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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
1Jump Desktop logoJump DesktopFree plan + paidNomacOS, iOS, Windows +23 of 368.8
2Parsec logoParsecFree plan + paidNoWindows, macOS, Linux +25 of 561.8
3Chrome Remote Desktop logoChrome Remote DesktopFreeNoWeb, Windows, macOS +33 of 359.4
4spacedesk logospacedeskFree plan + paidNoWindows, Android, iOS +15 of 554.5
  1. Jump Desktop logo

    1. Jump DesktopTop pick

    Best for: Mac and iPad users who want a premium remote desktop client without a subscription

    Free plan + paidmacOS, iOS, Windows, Android, Web

    68.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Duet

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

    Pros

    • One-time purchase on Mac and iOS
    • Fluid protocol handles video and gaming smoothly
    • Also works as an RDP and VNC client
    • Free on Windows, Android and web

    Cons

    • Team management needs a separate subscription
    • Paid apps are bought separately per platform
    • Less suited to ad-hoc support of strangers
    Visit Jump Desktop Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

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

    Is Jump Desktop a good Duet alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    Free clients
    Windows, Android, web
    Checked Oct 29, 2026jumpdesktop.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Mac and iOS pricing
    One-time purchase, 14-day Mac trial
    Checked Oct 29, 2026jumpdesktop.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Max frame rate
    480 fps
    Checked Oct 29, 2026jumpdesktop.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Parsec logo

    2. Parsec

    Best for: Gamers and creative teams who need smooth, high-frame-rate remote sessions

    Free plan + paidWindows, macOS, Linux, Android, Web

    61.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Duet

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

    Pros

    • Very low latency and high frame rates
    • Free personal tier works well for remote gaming
    • Drawing-tablet and multi-monitor support on paid plans

    Cons

    • Hosting requires Windows or macOS, not Linux
    • Needs a decent GPU and connection on the host
    • Team plans cost more than general remote access tools
    Visit Parsec Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

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

    Is Parsec a good Duet alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Free plan
    Personal use
    Checked Oct 29, 2026parsec.app(opens source in a new tab)
    Warp (individual) price
    $8.33 per user/month, paid annually
    Checked Oct 29, 2026parsec.app(opens source in a new tab)
    Teams price
    $30 per user/month, paid annually
    Checked Oct 29, 2026parsec.app(opens source in a new tab)
    Host OS
    Windows 10+ or macOS 10.15+
    Checked Oct 29, 2026parsec.app(opens source in a new tab)
    Frame rate
    Up to 240 FPS (60 FPS at 4K)
    Checked Oct 29, 2026parsec.app(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Chrome Remote Desktop logo

    3. Chrome Remote Desktop

    Best for: Home users who want free, simple access to their own computers

    FreeWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android

    59.4

    score / 100

    Why switch from Duet

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

    Pros

    • Free with no commercial-use restrictions
    • Works from any modern browser
    • One-time codes make quick help sessions easy

    Cons

    • Few admin, logging or team features
    • Basic file transfer and multi-monitor support
    • Requires a Google account on both ends
    Visit Chrome Remote Desktop Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

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

    Is Chrome Remote Desktop a good Duet alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    Host platforms
    Windows, macOS, Linux
    Checked Oct 29, 2026support.google.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Support codes
    Single-use access codes
    Checked Oct 29, 2026support.google.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Unattended access
    PIN-protected
    Checked Oct 29, 2026support.google.com(opens source in a new tab)
  4. spacedesk logo

    4. spacedesk

    Best for: Windows users who want a free extended display on a spare tablet or phone

    Free plan + paidWindows, Android, iOS, Web

    54.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Duet

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

    Pros

    • Free for personal use
    • Acts as a real extended monitor without a dummy plug
    • Connects over USB, Wi-Fi or LAN
    • Touch and pen input control the PC

    Cons

    • The host must run Windows
    • Free licence expires and needs driver updates
    • Business use requires a paid licence
    Visit spacedesk Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.360
    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 spacedesk a good Duet alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Personal licence
    Free, non-commercial
    Checked Oct 29, 2026spacedesk.net(opens source in a new tab)
    Business licence
    Paid, via app stores
    Checked Oct 29, 2026spacedesk.net(opens source in a new tab)
    Host OS
    Windows 11/10
    Checked Oct 29, 2026spacedesk.net(opens source in a new tab)
    Viewers
    Android, iOS, Amazon, Windows, HTML5
    Checked Oct 29, 2026spacedesk.net(opens source in a new tab)
    Connections
    USB, Wi-Fi, LAN
    Checked Oct 29, 2026spacedesk.net(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.