spacedesk alternatives: 3 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave spacedesk: the host must run Windows, and free licence expires and needs driver updates. We ranked 3 alternatives by how directly each one replaces spacedesk, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Deskreen currently ranks first.
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The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.
Best spacedesk alternative for most people
DeskreenFree and open source on Windows, macOS and Linux, using only a browser on the device.
Best spacedesk alternative for a free option
Weylus Community EditionFree and open source with better pen and touch support on Linux.
Best spacedesk alternative for open source
DeskreenFree and open source on Windows, macOS and Linux, using only a browser on the device.
Best spacedesk alternative for Mac
DuetPaid but works with Mac hosts too, plus drawing-tablet and remote features.
Best spacedesk alternative for Windows
DeskreenFree and open source on Windows, macOS and Linux, using only a browser on the device.
Best spacedesk alternative for Linux
DeskreenFree and open source on Windows, macOS and Linux, using only a browser on the device.
Best spacedesk alternative for iPhone and Android
DuetPaid but works with Mac hosts too, plus drawing-tablet and remote features.
spacedesk alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to spacedesk?
Deskreen ranks first right now. Free and open source on Windows, macOS and Linux, using only a browser on the device. Weylus Community Edition and Duet follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to spacedesk?
Yes. Deskreen (open source) 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 spacedesk?
Yes: Deskreen and Weylus Community Edition.
Which spacedesk alternatives work on Linux?
Deskreen and Weylus Community Edition run on Linux.
Why do people switch from spacedesk?
The complaints we hear most: the host must run Windows; free licence expires and needs driver updates; business use requires a paid licence.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces spacedesk, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.