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Deskreen

Free open-source app that turns any device with a browser into a second screen.

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About Deskreen

Deskreen is a desktop app for Windows, macOS and Linux that streams your screen to any device with a web browser over Wi-Fi, using WebRTC. You open a link or scan a QR code on the phone, tablet or old laptop and it shows your whole screen or a single app window. With a virtual display adapter (a cheap HDMI dummy plug) it can act as a true extended second monitor. It can connect many devices at once, adjusts video quality on the fly, encrypts streams end to end, and has a flip mode for using a tablet as a teleprompter. It also works on a local network with no internet. The Community Edition is free and AGPL-3.0 licensed; the developer is preparing a paid Pro version. It is view-only from the second device's side for most uses, so it suits presenting and extra screens more than drawing.

Best for: Anyone who wants to reuse an old tablet or phone as an extra screen for free.

Pros and cons

What works

  • 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

Why people leave

  • 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

Top Deskreen alternatives

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  1. 1spacedesk logo
    spacedesk

    Real extended display on Windows without a dummy plug, plus touch input.

    66.5
  2. 2Weylus Community Edition logo
    Weylus Community Edition

    Also browser-based and open source, adding pen and touch input back to the computer.

    59.6
  3. 3Duet logo
    Duet

    Paid app with wired mode, native tablet apps and drawing-tablet support.

    52.2

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Deskreen: common questions

Is Deskreen free?

Yes. Deskreen is free, open-source software.

Is Deskreen open source?

Yes. The source code is on GitHub at pavlobu/deskreen.

What platforms does Deskreen run on?

Deskreen is available for Windows, macOS and Linux.

What are the best alternatives to Deskreen?

The highest-ranked Deskreen alternatives right now are spacedesk, Weylus Community Edition and Duet. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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