ScreenRecycler AlternativesScreen Mirroring Apps like ScreenRecycler

ScreenRecycler is described as 'Many Mac users have a second computer sitting right next to their main computer on their desk including a nice display. ScreenRecycler now enables you to use this spare computer as second display for your Mac. You can even use an old Windows PC for that purpose' and is a screen mirroring app in the system & hardware category. There are four alternatives to ScreenRecycler for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, iPad, iPhone and Android Tablet apps. The best ScreenRecycler alternative is AirParrot. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try ZoneScreen. Other great apps like ScreenRecycler are Air Display and iDisplay.

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    AirParrot

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    Screen and file sharing app to share content wirelessly to media servers.

    34 AirParrot alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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    • AirParrot is the most popular Windows & Mac alternative to ScreenRecycler.

    • AirParrot is the most popular commercial alternative to ScreenRecycler.

    • AirParrot is Paid and ProprietaryScreenRecycler is also Paid and Proprietary
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    Air Display

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    Use your iPad as a wireless display, to extend your Mac desktop. Ever wish you had an extra display for your computer? There’s an app for that! With Air Display, you can use your iPad as an additional monitor for your Mac (Windows no longer supported)

    22 Air Display alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    • Air Display is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to ScreenRecycler.

    • Air Display is Paid and ProprietaryScreenRecycler is also Paid and Proprietary
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    ZoneScreen

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    ZoneScreen is able to mirror local desktop to another computer in the network. The main difference is that it also allows extend desktop, not only mirror it. Also, you could use ZoneScreen for Windows Mobile to extend/mirror your desktop to screen of your handheld.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Windows Mobile
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    • ZoneScreen is the most popular free alternative to ScreenRecycler.

    • ZoneScreen is Free Personal and ProprietaryScreenRecycler is Paid and Proprietary
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    iDisplay

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    Turn your iPad/iPhone or Android tablet or smartphone into a convenient side monitor for your Windows or Mac desktop. iDisplay is a universal app specially optimized for iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, and Android devices screens.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    • This alternative is disputed. iDisplay is a legitimate ScreenRecycler alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    • iDisplay is the most popular Android & Android Tablet alternative to ScreenRecycler.

    • iDisplay is Paid and ProprietaryScreenRecycler is also Paid and Proprietary
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