PairUX enables real-time screen sharing with simultaneous local and remote
mouse/keyboard control for pair programming and collaboration.
Publisher’s description
What is PairUX?
PairUX is an open-source remote desktop program for Windows from Profullstack, Inc.. It ranks 22nd by popularity among remote desktop in this catalogue. It is written in TypeScript.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (NSIS). It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. It needs Windows 10 1809 or newer. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.9.45, released on July 27, 2026. 22 versions are listed since January 27, 2026, each with links to its own installer files.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 1,132 times. The source code on GitHub (profullstack/pairux.com) has 23 stars. Similar programs include TeamViewer, UltraVNC and TigerVNC.
Project description on GitHub: “Collaborative screen sharing with simultaneous remote control — like Screenhero, but open source.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: PairUX is an open-source remote desktop tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is PairUX safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
9F3778A78E47FDE73620E80D8177DCD16862F47765A2E343FFA34F174B5DD5E4· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 22 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9.45Latest | July 27, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.9.44 | July 27, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.9.41 | July 26, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.9.33 | July 25, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.9.26 | July 12, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.9.21 | July 12, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.9.6 | July 10, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.9.2 | July 10, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Profullstack.PairUX -echoco install pairux -yPairUX.Setup.0.9.45.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Profullstack, Inc.
- Category
- Remote desktop
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/profullstack/pairux.com
- Written in
- TypeScript
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10 1809+)
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 0.9.45
- Released
- July 27, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- January 27, 2026
- Versions listed
- 22
- Chocolatey downloads
- 1,132
- GitHub stars
- 23
- GitHub forks
- 3
- Website
- pairux.com
- winget ID
- Profullstack.PairUX
- Chocolatey package
- pairux
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Frequently asked questions
Is PairUX free?
Yes. PairUX is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is PairUX safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install PairUX with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can PairUX be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Which Windows versions does PairUX support?
The installer requires Windows 10 1809 or newer and is available for 64-bit.
Does PairUX run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of PairUX?
The versions page lists all 22 versions with links to their official installer files, back to January 27, 2026.
Can I use PairUX without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to PairUX?
TeamViewer, UltraVNC, TigerVNC, NETworkManager and Terminals. The alternatives page compares them.
