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Duet alternatives: 8 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 1, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Duet: subscription-based, with features split across plans, and no Linux version. We ranked 8 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Duet, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Jump Desktop currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Deskreen logoDeskreenOpen sourceYesWindows, macOS, Linux4 of 452.2
2Weylus Community Edition logoWeylus Community EditionOpen sourceYesLinux, Windows, macOS4 of 450.3
  1. Deskreen logo

    1. DeskreenTop pick

    Best for: Anyone who wants to reuse an old tablet or phone as an extra screen for free

    Open sourceWindows, macOS, Linux

    52.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Duet

    Free and open source, with nothing to install on the tablet beyond a browser.

    Pros

    • Free and open source on Windows, macOS and Linux
    • Second device only needs a web browser
    • Share the whole screen or a single window to many devices

    Cons

    • 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
    Visit Deskreen Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.352
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Deskreen a good Duet alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    License
    AGPL-3.0
    Checked Nov 1, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Windows, macOS, Linux
    Checked Nov 1, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Encryption
    End-to-end
    Checked Nov 1, 2026deskreen.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Multiple devices
    Yes
    Checked Nov 1, 2026deskreen.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Weylus Community Edition logo

    2. Weylus Community Edition

    Best for: Linux artists who want to use a tablet as a pressure-sensitive pen display

    Open sourceLinux, Windows, macOS

    50.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from Duet

    Free and open source, with pen pressure and multi-touch on Linux.

    Pros

    • Nothing to install on the tablet; it runs in the browser
    • Pen pressure, tilt and multi-touch on Linux
    • Can capture and draw into a single window
    • Free and open source

    Cons

    • Best features are Linux-only
    • No encryption on the connection, so use only on trusted networks
    • Second-screen mode needs extra setup such as a dummy plug
    Visit Weylus Community Edition Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.346
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Weylus Community Edition a good Duet alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Tablet app needed
    No, uses a web browser
    Checked Oct 30, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Stylus pressure
    Pressure and tilt on Linux
    Checked Oct 30, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Hardware encoding
    Yes
    Checked Oct 30, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Flatpak
    On Flathub
    Checked Oct 30, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Duet alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Jump Desktop logo

Best Duet alternative for most people

Jump Desktop

Paid remote desktop for Mac, Windows, iOS and Android with a one-time-purchase option and fast streaming.

Chrome Remote Desktop logo

Best Duet alternative for a free option

Chrome Remote Desktop

Free browser-based remote access for occasional use, without second-display features.

Splashtop logo

Best Duet alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Splashtop

Business-grade remote access with broad device support, if remote work matters more than a second screen.

Deskreen logo

Best Duet alternative for open source

Deskreen

Free and open source, with nothing to install on the tablet beyond a browser.

Parsec logo

Best Duet alternative for Mac

Parsec

Low-latency streaming with a free personal tier, popular for gaming and creative work.

spacedesk logo

Best Duet alternative for Windows

spacedesk

Free for personal use on Windows, with viewers for Android, iOS and other PCs.

Weylus Community Edition logo

Best Duet alternative for Linux

Weylus Community Edition

Free and open source, with pen pressure and multi-touch on Linux.

Jump Desktop logo

Best Duet alternative for iPhone and Android

Jump Desktop

Paid remote desktop for Mac, Windows, iOS and Android with a one-time-purchase option and fast streaming.

Jump Desktop logo

Best Duet alternative for working in the browser

Jump Desktop

Paid remote desktop for Mac, Windows, iOS and Android with a one-time-purchase option and fast streaming.

Duet alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Duet?

Jump Desktop ranks first right now. Paid remote desktop for Mac, Windows, iOS and Android with a one-time-purchase option and fast streaming. Splashtop and Parsec follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Duet?

Yes. Jump Desktop (free plan + paid), Splashtop (free plan + paid), Parsec (free plan + paid) and Chrome Remote Desktop (free) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Duet?

Yes: Deskreen and Weylus Community Edition.

Which Duet alternatives work on Linux?

Splashtop, Parsec, Chrome Remote Desktop, Deskreen and Weylus Community Edition run on Linux.

Why do people switch from Duet?

The complaints we hear most: subscription-based, with features split across plans; no Linux version; pricing isn't listed on a plain page of its website.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Duet, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.