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What it is

Hopp is an open-source screen-sharing and remote pair-programming app for developers and engineering teams. Participants can control another person’s computer with keyboard and mouse, with stated latency under 100 ms; rooms hold up to 10 people. Screen sharing defaults to 4K and can cover any application on screen. Shared cursors, drawing, and annotations support collaborative work, while the app also advertises active noise-cancelling audio and a Slack integration for starting calls. Teams can self-host Hopp on their own infrastructure using the repository’s self-hosting guide and Docker Compose setup, or use Hopp Cloud for $15 a month, billed at $15 per user each month with unlimited calls. A dedicated single-tenant private cloud option is also available, with pricing by discussion. Listed platforms include macOS, Windows, web, and self-hosted use. Hopp lists a support guarantee of less than one day. Its privacy policy says it uses commercially acceptable safeguards but cannot guarantee absolute security.

Spec sheet

What it does
Hopp is an open-source remote pair-programming and screen-sharing application for developers.Read 15 Oct 2026 · gethopp.app
Purpose
Hopp is an open-source screen-sharing and remote pair-programming app built for developers.Read 7 Oct 2026 · github.com
Intended users
Hopp describes itself as built for engineering teams and developers, including for code reviews, debugging, mob programming, and onboarding.Read 7 Oct 2026 · gethopp.app
Platforms
The documentation lists macOS and Windows as fully supported; Linux is not working properly due to missing functionality.Read 7 Oct 2026 · docs.gethopp.app
Support
The pricing section lists a support guarantee of less than one day.Read 7 Oct 2026 · gethopp.app
Founded
The founders say they started building Hopp in September 2024.Read 15 Oct 2026 · gethopp.app
Annotations
Participants can draw or type over a shared screen to highlight areas.Read 15 Oct 2026 · gethopp.app
API and SDKs
The repository contains a Go backend API server, but the reviewed public documentation does not present a separate public API reference or SDK package.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Architecture
The repository describes a Tauri and React/TypeScript desktop client, Rust screen-capture and WebRTC core, Go backend, React/Vite web app and Docker self-host stack.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Audio
Hopp includes audio with active noise cancellation.Read 15 Oct 2026 · gethopp.app
Camera
Users can share camera video and pin or hide their self-view.Read 15 Oct 2026 · docs.gethopp.app
Clipboard
Clipboard synchronization supports text copy and paste between controller and sharer machines, but not images, files or rich content.Read 15 Oct 2026 · docs.gethopp.app
Collaboration tools
Features include shared cursors, drawing, and screen annotations.Read 7 Oct 2026 · gethopp.app
Company background
The makers say they met as university friends and describe the team as two engineers building Hopp in the open.Read 7 Oct 2026 · gethopp.app
Company funding
The founders state that they have raised no venture capital and do not intend to raise it.Read 15 Oct 2026 · gethopp.app
Company team
Hopp says it is built by two engineers, Costa Alexoglou and Iason Paraskevopoulos, who started as university friends.Read 15 Oct 2026 · gethopp.app
Developer prerequisites
Local development requires Task, stable Rust, Go 1.24 or later, Node.js 20 or later, Yarn, Tauri, Docker, LiveKit, psql and mkcert.Read 15 Oct 2026 · docs.gethopp.app
Documentation
Official documentation covers quick start, local development, self-hosting, features, Slack integration and contribution guidance.Read 15 Oct 2026 · docs.gethopp.app
Integration
The site identifies a Slack integration for starting calls faster.Read 7 Oct 2026 · gethopp.app
Latency
The product advertises shared-control latency below 100 milliseconds.Read 15 Oct 2026 · gethopp.app
Licence
The repository is licensed under GNU Affero General Public License version 3.0.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Limit: audio quality
The maker reported inconsistent audio performance caused by WebKit limitations and said it was moving audio capture and playback into Rust.Read 15 Oct 2026 · gethopp.app
Limit: market fit
In January 2026 the maker said Hopp had not found product-market fit after 15 months of work.Read 15 Oct 2026 · gethopp.app
Limit: stability
The maker acknowledged minor bugs affecting user experience during its January 2026 retrospective.Read 15 Oct 2026 · gethopp.app
Limit: user conversion
The maker reported that about 70% of sign-ups never invited another person and that only 6% of users who made a call converted.Read 15 Oct 2026 · gethopp.app
Linux status
Linux builds are possible but currently do not work properly because of missing WebRTC and Wayland overlay functionality.Read 15 Oct 2026 · docs.gethopp.app
Makers
The about page identifies Costa Alexoglou and Iason Paraskevopoulos as the two engineers building Hopp.Read 7 Oct 2026 · gethopp.app
Notable news
A January 2026 retrospective reported 55 production releases, more than 600 collaborative-session hours and eight external contributors during 2025.Read 15 Oct 2026 · gethopp.app
Other integrations
SourceForge lists Figma, Google Docs, Google Meet, Grafana Cloud, Microsoft Teams and Slack as integrations.Read 15 Oct 2026 · sourceforge.net
Praise: product description
SourceForge highlights Hopp's high-definition sharing, full keyboard and mouse control, one-click sessions and support for up to 10 participants.Read 15 Oct 2026 · sourceforge.net
Privacy and security
The privacy policy says the company uses commercially acceptable safeguards but cannot guarantee absolute security.Read 7 Oct 2026 · gethopp.app
Privacy data
The privacy policy says Hopp may collect email, names, usage data, IP address, browser details and device identifiers.Read 15 Oct 2026 · gethopp.app
Rating on SourceForge
0.0 out of 5 from 0 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · sourceforge.net
Remote control
Participants can control another user's mouse and keyboard for collaborative programming and troubleshooting.Read 15 Oct 2026 · docs.gethopp.app
Resolution
Screen streaming can run at up to 4K by default.Read 15 Oct 2026 · gethopp.app
Room capacity
The service advertises rooms for as many as 10 people.Read 15 Oct 2026 · gethopp.app
Room size
A room supports up to 10 people at once.Read 7 Oct 2026 · gethopp.app
Rooms
Persistent named rooms allow more than two participants to collaborate without a call request.Read 15 Oct 2026 · docs.gethopp.app
Screen sharing
Users can share an entire display, while macOS users can also share an individual application window.Read 15 Oct 2026 · docs.gethopp.app
Security statement
Hopp says it uses commercially acceptable safeguards but does not guarantee absolute security of transmission or storage.Read 15 Oct 2026 · gethopp.app
Self-host telemetry
PostHog telemetry is disabled by default in self-hosted web builds, and desktop telemetry can be disabled in settings.Read 15 Oct 2026 · docs.gethopp.app
Self-hosting
Self-hosting requires Docker Compose, a public hostname and firewall access for HTTP, HTTPS, LiveKit TCP and WebRTC UDP ports.Read 15 Oct 2026 · docs.gethopp.app
Shared control
Participants can control a teammate’s computer with keyboard and mouse, with latency stated as under 100 ms.Read 7 Oct 2026 · gethopp.app
Slack integration
The Slack integration provides a /hopp command that posts a call card with a Join button.Read 15 Oct 2026 · docs.gethopp.app
Supported desktop systems
Officially supported desktop platforms are macOS and Windows.Read 15 Oct 2026 · docs.gethopp.app
Web-room limit
Room calls in the web application support joining by link but do not currently allow pointing at or controlling teammates' computers.Read 15 Oct 2026 · docs.gethopp.app

Plans and prices

Self-hosted Hopp Free run on your own infrastructure · Docker Compose stack · PostgreSQL, Redis, LiveKit and Caddy Read 15 Oct 2026 · gethopp.app
Hopp Cloud $15 a month per user each month unlimited calls · 14-day trial · Google and GitHub login · support response under one day Read 15 Oct 2026 · gethopp.app
Hopp Private Cloud Priced on request single-tenant deployment · setup, upgrades, backups, monitoring and direct support managed by Hopp Read 15 Oct 2026 · gethopp.app

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Rooms support up to 10 participants
  • Control latency is stated as under 100 ms
  • Screen sharing defaults to 4K
  • Self-hosted option is free to run yourself
  • Shared cursors, drawing, and annotations are included

Limits

  • Hopp Cloud costs $15 a month per user
  • The company cannot guarantee absolute security

Who it suits

Hopp suits developers and engineering teams collaborating on code reviews, debugging, mob programming, or onboarding. It offers a self-hosted route for teams that want to run the app on their own infrastructure.

Hopp in depth

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Overview

Hopp is a remote collaboration app for developers who need to share and control a working desktop together. Its strongest fit is a small engineering team pairing on code or debugging; the free self-hosted plan keeps licensing costs down, while cloud use charges per person.

Browse pair programming software for other options.

Key features

Participants can use their own keyboard and mouse to control a teammate’s computer, with latency stated as under 100 ms. That makes Hopp more useful for debugging, code reviews, mob programming, and onboarding than a screen-share intended only for viewing. Rooms hold up to 10 people, a workable ceiling for a focused team session but not a larger presentation.

Sharing defaults to 4K and supports controlling any application on screen. Shared cursors, drawing, and annotations let collaborators point to details directly; active noise-cancelling audio supports the conversation, and a Slack integration can speed up call starts. Together these features make Hopp a dedicated collaboration space rather than just a remote-control utility.

Hopp is open source and can run on your infrastructure; its repository includes a self-hosting guide and Docker Compose setup. That avoids a per-user subscription, but the team takes on its own deployment. The privacy policy says Hopp uses commercially acceptable safeguards while warning that absolute security cannot be guaranteed, a limitation to weigh when choosing the cloud service.

Pricing

Self-hosted Hopp costs nothing and is billed 100% free to run yourself. It is the clear fit for teams willing to operate their own deployment; it does not include Hopp-managed hosting.

Hopp Cloud costs $15 a month, billed at $15 per user each month, and includes unlimited calls. Per-user pricing means the bill grows with the team, so it is best for groups that value managed cloud access over self-hosting. The stated 14-day trial gives teams a short period to evaluate the paid service.

Hopp Private Cloud has custom pricing. Hopp manages setup, upgrades, backups, monitoring, and direct support in a dedicated single-tenant deployment. The pricing section gives a support guarantee of less than one day; this is the managed option for teams that need a private deployment and want Hopp to handle its operation.

Platforms

Hopp supports macOS, Windows, web, and self-hosting. The platform range covers desktop and browser use, with self-hosting as an alternative to the managed cloud plans.

Who it's for

Hopp is built for engineering teams and developers who collaborate directly on a computer: code reviews, debugging, mob programming, and onboarding are natural fits. The 10-person room cap favors small working groups. Teams seeking a tool primarily for large meetings, or unwilling to pay per user or manage their own infrastructure, should compare alternatives.

Pros and cons

Pros: Free self-hosting avoids subscription charges for teams able to run their own deployment.

Pros: Shared control, cursors, drawing, and annotations support active collaboration instead of passive screen viewing.

Pros: Hopp Cloud includes unlimited calls, and Private Cloud bundles operational management with direct support.

Cons: Cloud costs $15 per user each month, so larger teams face a higher recurring bill.

Cons: Rooms are capped at 10 participants, limiting use for larger groups.

Cons: Self-hosting is free but requires the team to run the service; the company also says it cannot guarantee absolute security.

Alternatives

Drovio is worth considering when a free plan for up to two participants is enough: its Basic plan allows unlimited sharing and calls but limits remote control to 30 minutes per day.

Zed is an alternative for readers seeking a free code editor plan rather than Hopp’s screen-control collaboration.

Pop is another freemium option for readers prioritizing unlimited meetings without a time limit on its beta Pro plan.

Visual Studio may suit students, open-source contributors, and individual developers who need a Windows IDE instead of remote pair programming.

CodeTogether is an alternative for teams comparing developer collaboration plans, including a Starter plan priced per developer.

CodeInterview is relevant when the use case is structured technical interviews; its free plan includes two interviews per month.

HackerRank is a better fit for interview screening built around a question library and attempts, rather than ongoing shared desktop work.

Tuple suits engineering teams looking for dedicated pairing sessions and SSO, but its Engineering teams plan costs $30 a month per user.

Verdict

Choose Hopp if your engineering team needs low-latency shared control and screen collaboration, especially if you can self-host and avoid per-user fees. Look elsewhere if you need rooms larger than 10 or want managed cloud service without a recurring charge for every user.

Verdict

Hopp pairs remote screen control with collaborative tools and a free self-hosted option. Teams considering cloud use should account for per-user pricing and review the stated security limitation.

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