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

#	App	Pricing	Open source	Platforms	Verified facts	Score
1	spacedesk	Free plan + paid	No	Windows, Android, iOS +1	5 of 5	59.6
2	Duet	Paid	No	macOS, Windows, iOS +1	5 of 5	54.5

1. spacedeskTop pick
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)
2. Duet
Best for: People who want a tablet or spare laptop as a second screen across Mac, Windows, iOS and Android
PaidmacOS, Windows, iOS, Android
54.5
score / 100
Why switch from Weylus Community Edition
Commercial app with native tablet apps, wired connections and drawing-tablet mode on Mac and Windows.
Pros
Works across Mac, Windows, iOS and Android in any combination
Second display, drawing tablet and remote access in one app
Keyboard and mouse sharing between two computers
End-to-end encrypted remote connections
Cons
Subscription-based, with features split across plans
No Linux version
Pricing isn't listed on a plain page of its website
Visit Duet 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 Duet a good Weylus Community Edition alternative?
Verified facts
5 of 5 verified
Platforms
Mac, Windows, iOS, Android
Checked Nov 1, 2026duetdisplay.com(opens source in a new tab)
End-to-end encryption
256-bit
Checked Nov 1, 2026duetdisplay.com(opens source in a new tab)
System requirements
macOS 11 or later, Windows 10 or later
Checked Nov 1, 2026duetdisplay.com(opens source in a new tab)
Hardware needed
None, software only
Checked Nov 1, 2026duetdisplay.com(opens source in a new tab)
Privacy mode
Yes
Checked Nov 1, 2026duetdisplay.com(opens source in a new tab)

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