Terminal Sharing vs Screen Sharing: Choosing the Right Tool for Developers
When you need to show someone what’s happening on your computer, two fundamentally different approaches exist. Screen sharing tools like TeamViewer, RustDesk, and AnyDesk transmit your entire desktop—every pixel, every window, every notification. Terminal sharing tools like klaas, tmate, and sshx transmit only your command-line session—text characters flowing between your shell and the remote viewer.
For developers, this distinction matters more than it might seem. The tools optimised for help desk support and remote administration often aren’t the best fit for collaborative coding. Understanding the differences helps you choose the right approach for each situation.