Duet alternatives: 8 apps ranked by verified data
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.
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Best Duet alternative for most people
Jump DesktopPaid remote desktop for Mac, Windows, iOS and Android with a one-time-purchase option and fast streaming.
Best Duet alternative for a free option
Chrome Remote DesktopFree browser-based remote access for occasional use, without second-display features.
Best Duet alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
SplashtopBusiness-grade remote access with broad device support, if remote work matters more than a second screen.
Best Duet alternative for open source
DeskreenFree and open source, with nothing to install on the tablet beyond a browser.
Best Duet alternative for Mac
ParsecLow-latency streaming with a free personal tier, popular for gaming and creative work.
Best Duet alternative for Windows
spacedeskFree for personal use on Windows, with viewers for Android, iOS and other PCs.
Best Duet alternative for Linux
Weylus Community EditionFree and open source, with pen pressure and multi-touch on Linux.
Best Duet alternative for iPhone and Android
Jump DesktopPaid remote desktop for Mac, Windows, iOS and Android with a one-time-purchase option and fast streaming.
Best Duet alternative for working in the browser
Jump DesktopPaid 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.