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What it is

Drovio lets distributed teams share an IDE, app or screen for pair programming, code reviews, coding interviews and remote collaboration. Each participant has a separate mouse cursor and can interact with shared apps. Voice chat with echo cancellation and webcam sharing are available, and participants can join a session from a browser without installing the app. Drovio says its screen sharing is designed for low latency, including on low-bandwidth connections and at high resolutions. It describes sessions as using peer-to-peer technology and end-to-end encryption. The Slack integration lets users start sessions from within Slack. Cloud sign-in options include local accounts, Slack, GitHub, Google and SAML single sign-on. The free Basic plan allows up to two participants and limits remote control to 30 minutes per day. Standard costs $15/user/mo and includes up to 10 participants; the plan has a 15-day trial, after which accounts move to Basic unless payment details and billing contact information are registered. Business costs $30 per month. An Enterprise on-premises option runs on customer machines in a private network without an internet connection, with pricing by quote.

Spec sheet

What it does
Drovio is a collaborative screen-sharing and remote pair-programming tool in which participants interact with shared applications in real time.Read 20 Oct 2026 · drovio.com
Purpose
Drovio lets distributed teams share an IDE, app, or screen for pair programming, code reviews, coding interviews, and remote collaboration.Read 28 Sep 2026 · drovio.com
Security
Drovio says sessions use peer-to-peer technology and end-to-end encryption, and that it uses strong encryption for communications and data at rest.Read 28 Sep 2026 · drovio.com
Headquarters
LinkedIn lists Drovio headquarters in Reims, Grand Est, France.Read 20 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
Founded
LinkedIn states that Drovio was founded in 2016.Read 20 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
App system requirements
The app supports macOS 13+, Windows 10/11 64-bit, and Linux amd64 or aarch64 distributions including Ubuntu 24.04+, Debian 12+, Fedora 36+, Rocky Linux 9+, and Arch Linux.Read 20 Oct 2026 · help.drovio.com
Audio and video
Drovio provides voice chat with echo cancellation and lets users share their webcam.Read 28 Sep 2026 · drovio.com
Billing model
Drovio says teams are billed only for active members and receive credit for unused time when members stop using the service.Read 20 Oct 2026 · drovio.com
Browser guest access
Guests can join through a browser without installing the app, a plugin, or holding a subscription.Read 20 Oct 2026 · drovio.com
Browser limitation
Browser participants cannot use system-level keyboard combinations such as Command-Tab or Alt-Tab.Read 20 Oct 2026 · docs.drovio.com
Company size
LinkedIn lists Drovio as a privately held software-development company with 2–10 employees.Read 20 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
Documentation depth
The official documentation includes deployment, configuration reference, licensing, integrations, high availability, security, releases, and troubleshooting sections.Read 20 Oct 2026 · docs.drovio.com
Encryption architecture
Communications use WebRTC peer-to-peer connections with end-to-end encryption for screen sharing, audio, file transfer, and messaging.Read 20 Oct 2026 · docs.drovio.com
Fair billing
Drovio says teams are billed for active members and receive account credit for prepaid time when a member stops using the app.Read 28 Sep 2026 · drovio.com
File sharing
Participants can share files with everyone in a session.Read 20 Oct 2026 · help.drovio.com
Identity integrations
Cloud authentication supports local accounts, Slack, GitHub, Google, and SAML single sign-on.Read 20 Oct 2026 · docs.drovio.com
Legal entity
Pappers identifies the operating legal entity as DROVIO SAS, an active French simplified joint-stock company with SIREN 532 327 608.Read 20 Oct 2026 · pappers.fr
Legal registration date
Pappers records DROVIO SAS as created on 15 May 2011, earlier than LinkedIn's 2016 product-company founding date.Read 20 Oct 2026 · pappers.fr
Limit: Basic plan
The free Basic plan limits remote control to 30 minutes per day and host sessions to two participants.Read 20 Oct 2026 · help.drovio.com
Limit: independent review evidence
G2 says there are not enough Drovio reviews to provide buying insight, and Software Advice also reports no reviews.Read 20 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Limit: security certifications
The vendor's operational-security documentation explicitly says no security certifications are held at present.Read 20 Oct 2026 · docs.drovio.com
Low latency
Drovio says its screen sharing is optimized for low bandwidth connections and high resolutions.Read 20 Oct 2026 · drovio.com
macOS permission requirement
Remote control on macOS remains inactive unless Screen and System Audio Recording and Accessibility permissions are granted.Read 20 Oct 2026 · docs.drovio.com
Media routing
Drovio states that media avoids its servers in about 85% of screen-sharing sessions.Read 20 Oct 2026 · docs.drovio.com
Multi-cursor control
Every participant receives an individual mouse cursor and can control the shared application.Read 20 Oct 2026 · drovio.com
Notable news: rebrand
Drovio announced that USE Together would become Drovio on 18 March 2021.Read 20 Oct 2026 · drovio.com
On-premises
The Enterprise offer can run on the customer's own servers and in a private network without an internet connection; the pricing page says to contact Drovio for a quote.Read 28 Sep 2026 · drovio.com
Performance
Drovio says its screen sharing is optimized for low latency, including on low-bandwidth connections and at high resolutions.Read 28 Sep 2026 · drovio.com
Public API
A public Drovio API is planned but not yet available; current server functionality includes a JWT-based meeting API.Read 20 Oct 2026 · docs.drovio.com
Rating on G2
0.0 out of 5 from 0 reviewsRead 20 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Recommended hardware
Drovio recommends a quad-core 2 GHz CPU and 4 GB RAM when sharing, a dual-core 2 GHz CPU and 2 GB RAM when viewing, plus 128 MB video memory and a 5 Mbps connection.Read 20 Oct 2026 · help.drovio.com
Screen and app sharing
Hosts can share an entire screen, a screen region, or one application window.Read 20 Oct 2026 · help.drovio.com
Security certification status
Drovio says it currently holds no security certifications.Read 20 Oct 2026 · docs.drovio.com
Self-hosting
The Enterprise edition lets customers run Drovio Server on their own infrastructure, including air-gapped networks.Read 20 Oct 2026 · docs.drovio.com
Server deployment
Drovio Server installation documentation covers Debian, Ubuntu, RHEL-based Linux, Windows Server, and Docker deployments.Read 20 Oct 2026 · docs.drovio.com
Session recording
The host can record a complete session, including shared screen and audio or video, for later playback.Read 20 Oct 2026 · help.drovio.com
Shared clipboard
App participants can copy and paste text and images between their computer and the shared screen.Read 20 Oct 2026 · help.drovio.com
Shared control
Participants get their own mouse cursors and can interact with the shared apps; sessions support up to 10 participants on paid plans.Read 28 Sep 2026 · drovio.com
Sign-in and billing
Drovio's cloud edition supports local accounts and sign-in with Slack, GitHub, or Google, plus SAML single sign-on; Stripe handles payments and Drovio says it does not store credit card data.Read 28 Sep 2026 · docs.drovio.com
Slack integration
Enterprise Server can add a Slack integration packaged as a JAR, enabling slash-command and Slack-call launches.Read 20 Oct 2026 · docs.drovio.com
Software Advice review coverage
Software Advice lists Drovio with no reviews yet and pricing available on request.Read 20 Oct 2026 · softwareadvice.com
Support channel
The technical documentation directs product and documentation questions to [email protected].Read 20 Oct 2026 · docs.drovio.com
Trial terms
The Standard plan has a 15-day free trial with no credit card required, and the pricing page says accounts move to Basic after the trial unless payment details and billing contact information are registered.Read 28 Sep 2026 · drovio.com
Use cases
Drovio describes use for pair programming, design collaboration, brainstorming, and education.Read 28 Sep 2026 · drovio.com
Voice and video
The product includes group voice chat and video-conferencing functions with echo cancellation.Read 20 Oct 2026 · help.drovio.com
Vulnerability handling
Drovio acknowledges vulnerability reports within three business days and targets fixes within 7 days for critical, 30 days for high, 90 days for medium, and at most 180 days for low severity.Read 20 Oct 2026 · docs.drovio.com
Web joining
People can join a session from a web browser without downloading or installing the app.Read 28 Sep 2026 · drovio.com

Plans and prices

Basic Free Unlimited screen sharing and calls · Remote control limited to 30 minutes per day · Up to 2 participants Read 28 Sep 2026 · drovio.com
Basic Free $0 /mo/user unlimited screen sharing and calls · remote control 30 minutes/day · up to 2 participants Read 20 Oct 2026 · drovio.com
Standard $15 a month $15 /mo/user unlimited screen sharing and calls · unlimited remote control · up to 10 participants · centralized billing · drawing and spotlight · session recording Read 20 Oct 2026 · drovio.com
Business $30 a month $30 /mo/user unlimited screen sharing and calls · unlimited remote control · up to 10 participants · centralized billing · drawing and spotlight · recording · SAML SSO · dedicated support Read 20 Oct 2026 · drovio.com
Enterprise Priced on request Contact Drovio for a quote on-premises deployment · private-network or offline operation · LDAP/Active Directory · SAML · OpenID Connect · floating licenses Read 20 Oct 2026 · drovio.com
Enterprise (on-premises) Priced on request Contact Drovio for a quote Runs on your own machines in a private network without an internet connection Read 28 Sep 2026 · drovio.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Participants use separate cursors and can control shared apps.
  • Browser joining requires no app installation.
  • Includes voice chat and webcam sharing.
  • Slack integration can start sessions from Slack.
  • Enterprise option can run on a private network.

Limits

  • Basic limits remote control to 30 minutes daily.
  • Basic supports up to two participants.
  • Standard costs $15/user/mo.
  • Enterprise pricing is by quote.

Who it suits

It suits distributed teams that need shared app control for programming, reviews, interviews, design collaboration, brainstorming or education. The browser joining option also suits participants who do not want to install the app.

Drovio in depth

Read the full write-up

Overview

Drovio is a shared-control collaboration app for teams working together in their own IDEs and other applications. It is a strong fit for distributed pairs and small groups that need to work inside existing tools rather than move into a shared editor. Its free plan is useful for brief, two-person sessions; regular remote control or larger groups require a paid plan.

Key features

Each participant gets a separate cursor and can interact with the shared app, so Drovio works with any IDE or app instead of requiring a particular editor. That breadth suits code reviews and interviews as well as design collaboration, brainstorming, and education. Paid sessions support up to 10 participants, while Basic is capped at two.

Sessions combine screen sharing with voice chat, echo cancellation, webcam sharing, and integrated chat. Browser joining lets guests take part without installing the app, which is useful for interviews and occasional collaborators. Drovio says its screen sharing is optimized for low latency, including on low-bandwidth connections and at high resolutions.

Drovio describes sessions as peer-to-peer and end-to-end encrypted, and says it uses strong encryption for communications and data at rest. The cloud edition supports local accounts and sign-in with Slack, GitHub, or Google, plus SAML single sign-on. Slack integration lets users start sessions from within Slack, with participants joining through the app or a browser. Stripe handles payments; Drovio says it does not store credit card data.

Pricing

Basic is free, with unlimited screen sharing and calls but remote control limited to 30 minutes per day and a two-participant cap. It works for occasional short sessions, but the daily control limit makes it a poor fit for routine pairing.

Standard is $15 a month, billed monthly; yearly billing saves 2 months. It adds unlimited remote control, up to 10 participants, centralized billing, drawing and spotlight tools, and session recording while retaining unlimited screen sharing and calls. This is the practical choice for teams that need regular collaboration without Business-specific administration or support.

Business is $30 a month, billed monthly; yearly billing saves 2 months. It includes Standard’s features, plus SAML single sign-on and dedicated support. Choose it when those additions justify doubling Standard’s monthly price.

Standard has a 15-day free trial with no credit card required. After the trial, accounts move to Basic unless payment details and billing contact information are registered. Drovio says teams are billed for active members and receive account credit for prepaid time when a member stops using the app.

Enterprise (on-premises) has custom pricing; contact Drovio for a quote. It runs on the customer’s own machines in a private network without an internet connection, making it the option for organizations that need that deployment model.

Platforms

Drovio supports Linux, macOS, Windows, and the web, with a self-hosted option. Browser joining is especially useful when a guest should not need to install the app; Enterprise can run on-premises in an offline private network.

Who it's for

Drovio suits distributed teams that want several people to control and discuss the same app, especially when work spans IDEs and other software. Standard fits regular pairing and small-group reviews; Business is aimed at teams that need SAML single sign-on or dedicated support. It is less suitable for teams that need frequent remote control but want to stay on a free plan, or for work that depends on a session larger than 10 participants.

Pros and cons

Pro: Shared control works across any IDE or app, avoiding a requirement to adopt a particular editor.

Pro: Browser joining, voice, webcam, and chat give teams several ways to collaborate and bring in guests.

Pro: An on-premises Enterprise option supports private networks without an internet connection.

Con: Basic allows only 30 minutes of remote control per day and two participants, limiting its usefulness for regular team work.

Con: Sessions top out at 10 participants on paid plans, so larger groups need another approach.

Con: SAML and dedicated support require the $30 a month Business plan.

Alternatives

Pair Programming Software is a broader category to explore if Drovio does not match your pairing needs.

Choose Zed instead if you want a code editor with a free Personal plan that includes 2,000 accepted edit predictions and external-agent or API-key support. Pop is another option, with free beta plans for unlimited meetings and no time limit. Visual Studio may suit students, open-source contributors, and individual developers seeking a fully featured Windows IDE.

Consider CodeTogether for its Starter Plan at $10 a month per developer, with support for up to 25 developers. CodeInterview offers a free plan with two interviews per month and unlimited users, making it worth comparing for interview-focused work. HackerRank has a Starter plan at $165 a month, billed $1,990 billed annually, with one user, 120 attempts per year, and a $20 charge per additional attempt.

Tuple is a paid alternative at $30 a month per user, with unlimited pairing sessions, SSO, and free pairing with external collaborators. Saros is a free, open-source option with no paid plans.

Verdict

Choose Drovio if your team needs shared control in its existing apps, browser-based guest access, and room for sessions of up to 10 people. Standard is the sensible plan for regular use, while Business earns its higher price only when SAML or dedicated support matters. Look elsewhere if the free tier must support sustained remote control, or if your sessions regularly exceed 10 participants.

Verdict

Drovio offers shared app control with voice and webcam features, plus browser joining and an on-premises Enterprise option. The free tier limits daily remote control and participant count; paid plans raise the participant limit to 10.

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