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Weylus Community Edition alternatives: 3 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 1, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Weylus Community Edition: best features are Linux-only, and no encryption on the connection, so use only on trusted networks. We ranked 3 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Weylus Community Edition, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Deskreen currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Deskreen logoDeskreenOpen sourceYesWindows, macOS, Linux4 of 462.6
2spacedesk logospacedeskFree plan + paidNoWindows, Android, iOS +15 of 559.6
  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

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Weylus Community Edition

    Free and open source, also browser-based, aimed at using a device as an extra screen.

    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 ×0.387
    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 Weylus Community Edition 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. spacedesk logo

    2. spacedesk

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

    Free plan + paidWindows, Android, iOS, Web

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Weylus Community Edition

    Free for personal use on Windows, with touch and pen input from Android, iOS or another PC.

    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 ×0.377
    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 Weylus Community Edition 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 Weylus Community Edition alternative for…

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

Deskreen logo

Best Weylus Community Edition alternative for most people

Deskreen

Free and open source, also browser-based, aimed at using a device as an extra screen.

Deskreen logo

Best Weylus Community Edition alternative for a free option

Deskreen

Free and open source, also browser-based, aimed at using a device as an extra screen.

spacedesk logo

Best Weylus Community Edition alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

spacedesk

Free for personal use on Windows, with touch and pen input from Android, iOS or another PC.

Deskreen logo

Best Weylus Community Edition alternative for open source

Deskreen

Free and open source, also browser-based, aimed at using a device as an extra screen.

Duet logo

Best Weylus Community Edition alternative for Mac

Duet

Commercial app with native tablet apps, wired connections and drawing-tablet mode on Mac and Windows.

Deskreen logo

Best Weylus Community Edition alternative for Windows

Deskreen

Free and open source, also browser-based, aimed at using a device as an extra screen.

Deskreen logo

Best Weylus Community Edition alternative for Linux

Deskreen

Free and open source, also browser-based, aimed at using a device as an extra screen.

spacedesk logo

Best Weylus Community Edition alternative for iPhone and Android

spacedesk

Free for personal use on Windows, with touch and pen input from Android, iOS or another PC.

spacedesk logo

Best Weylus Community Edition alternative for working in the browser

spacedesk

Free for personal use on Windows, with touch and pen input from Android, iOS or another PC.

Weylus Community Edition alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Weylus Community Edition?

Deskreen ranks first right now. Free and open source, also browser-based, aimed at using a device as an extra screen. spacedesk and Duet follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Weylus Community Edition?

Yes. Deskreen (open source) and spacedesk (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Weylus Community Edition?

Yes: Deskreen.

Which Weylus Community Edition alternatives work on Linux?

Deskreen runs on Linux.

Why do people switch from Weylus Community Edition?

The complaints we hear most: 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.

How is this list ranked?

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