Deskreen alternatives: 3 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Deskreen: true extended display needs a virtual display adapter, and streams over the network, so quality depends on your Wi-Fi. We ranked 3 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Deskreen, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. spacedesk currently ranks first.
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The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.
Best Deskreen alternative for most people
spacedeskReal extended display on Windows without a dummy plug, plus touch input.
Best Deskreen alternative for a free option
Weylus Community EditionAlso browser-based and open source, adding pen and touch input back to the computer.
Best Deskreen alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
spacedeskReal extended display on Windows without a dummy plug, plus touch input.
Best Deskreen alternative for open source
Weylus Community EditionAlso browser-based and open source, adding pen and touch input back to the computer.
Best Deskreen alternative for Mac
DuetPaid app with wired mode, native tablet apps and drawing-tablet support.
Best Deskreen alternative for Windows
spacedeskReal extended display on Windows without a dummy plug, plus touch input.
Best Deskreen alternative for Linux
Weylus Community EditionAlso browser-based and open source, adding pen and touch input back to the computer.
Best Deskreen alternative for iPhone and Android
spacedeskReal extended display on Windows without a dummy plug, plus touch input.
Best Deskreen alternative for working in the browser
spacedeskReal extended display on Windows without a dummy plug, plus touch input.
Deskreen alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Deskreen?
spacedesk ranks first right now. Real extended display on Windows without a dummy plug, plus touch input. Weylus Community Edition and Duet follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Deskreen?
Yes. spacedesk (free plan + paid) and Weylus Community Edition (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to Deskreen?
Yes: Weylus Community Edition.
Which Deskreen alternatives work on Linux?
Weylus Community Edition runs on Linux.
Why do people switch from Deskreen?
The complaints we hear most: true extended display needs a virtual display adapter; streams over the network, so quality depends on your Wi-Fi; no pen pressure or drawing-tablet features.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Deskreen, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.