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Duckly vs Pop
Both stand on pair programming software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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Duckly brings code collaboration and calls into supported IDEs, with terminal sharing as another collaboration option. Consider its participant caps and the change to cloud infrastructure for larger calls when selecting a plan.
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Pop combines calls with shared screen control and visual collaboration tools. Its group-call privacy model differs from its end-to-end encrypted one-to-one calls.
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| Duckly | Pop | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Extension, Web | Linux, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Hacker: $6 a month | Enterprise: $25 per user a month |
| Plans published | 3 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | duckly.com | pop.com |
| On pair programming software | #12 of 26 | #8 of 26 |
Duckly: what it does well
- Multiple developers can collaborate on one file.
- Audio, video, and screen sharing work inside an IDE.
- Terminal sharing can grant write access.
- IDE files are described as peer-to-peer and end-to-end encrypted.
What to know first
- Free plan has no video calls.
- Free plan allows two simultaneous participants.
- Hacker costs $6/mo and supports three participants.
- Calls move to cloud infrastructure when a fifth person joins.
Pop: what it does well
- Participants control shared screens with their own mouse and keyboard.
- Voice and video accompany low-latency screen sharing.
- Guests can join from a link before registering.
- Meetings can be started from Slack.
- Pro is listed as free while in beta.
What to know first
- Group calls use an SFU that decrypts and re-encrypts media.
- Enterprise starts at 40 licenses for $12K/year.
- Google Calendar connection may view and edit calendar data.