Screen Sharing Tools

OBS Studio
Free • Open Source
Screen Recorder
Screenshot Capture Tool
Screen Casting Tool
Mac
Windows
Linux
BSD
PortableApps.com
Steam
FreeBSD
151 alternatives to OBS Studio
OBS Studio (also known as Open Broadcaster Software, or OBS) is a screen-casting and live-streaming software available across multiple platforms including macOS, Windows and Linux. Boasting features typically only found in commercial screen recording apps, OBS also provides one...
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OBS Studio Features
1. Virtual camera outputUse the output from OBS Studio as your webcam's primary video source.
2. Extensible by Plugins/ExtensionsOBS Studio can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
3. Dark ModeOBS Studio supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
4. Custom overlaysOBS Studio allows you to add custom images or videos on top of your composition.
5. Screen SharingYou can use OBS Studio to share your screen with your colleages or friends.
6. Transitions EffectsOBS Studio allows you to apply transition effects between two different scenes/pages using pre-loaded or custom animated transitions.
7. Multi-streamingWith OBS Studio you can live streaming to multiple channels simultaneously.
8. Live Video EffectsOBS Studio lets you edit your video input in real time to apply new image values or add filters.
9. RTMP Live StreamingOBS Studio supports the Real Time Messaging Protocol to connect an encoder with a server.
Capture Video
Live Broadcasting
Ability to select a source
Game Streaming
Low CPU usage
Customizable
Record desktop activity
Twitch Integration
Streaming
Extensive settings menu
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Discord
Freemium • Proprietary
Group Chat App
Video Calling App
Instant Messenger
Mac
Windows
Linux
Online
Android
iPhone
Chrome OS
Android Tablet
BSD
iPad
Epic Games Store
Electron / Atom Shell
FreeBSD
Playstation
Xbox
Flathub
155 alternatives to Discord
Whether you’re part of a school club, a gaming group, a worldwide art community, or just a handful of friends that want to spend time together, Discord makes it easy to talk every day and hang out more often.
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Discord Features
1. VoiP CallsDiscord allows you to make voice calls over Internet using the Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP).
2. Ad-freeDiscord doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
3. Screen SharingYou can use Discord to share your screen with your colleages or friends.
4. Text to SpeechDiscord allows you to transform written text into spoken text.
5. LightweightDiscord consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
6. Two-factor AuthenticationDiscord supports two-factor authentication (2FA).
7. Dark ModeDiscord supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
Multi Channel
Text chat
Bots
Chat Bot
Voice Chat
Multiple Servers
Push to talk
Stickers
Public groups chat
Custom Smileys
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TeamViewer
Free Personal • Proprietary
Remote Desktop Tool
Mac
Windows
Linux
Android
iPhone
Chrome OS
Windows S
Android Tablet
iPad
Kindle Fire
Raspberry Pi
144 alternatives to TeamViewer
TeamViewer lets you establish a connection to any PC or server within just a few seconds. You can remote control the PC of your partner as if you were sitting right in front of it.
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TeamViewer Features
1. Support for Multiple MonitorsTeamViewer supports the use of multiple displays.
2. Unattended AccessTeamViewer can access a computer even when no one’s being physically present at the remote end.
3. Screen SharingYou can use TeamViewer to share your screen with your colleages or friends.
4. Desktop SharingTeamViewer enables you to share your screen with other people in the same office or working remotely.
5. PortableTeamViewer can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
6. Wi-Fi SharingTeamViewer can help you quickly share your Wi-Fi with your friends and colleagues.
PC Remote access
Support for Remote Control
Remote Reboot
Audio Calling
Web tool
No port forwarding required
Drag and Drop
Online Anonymity
Directory sync
Remote Printing
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scrcpy
Free • Open Source
Screen Mirroring App
Remote Desktop Tool
Screen Recorder
Mac
Windows
Linux
Android
Android Tablet
15 alternatives to scrcpy
This application mirrors Android devices (video and audio) connected on USB and WiFi, and allows to control the device with the keyboard and the mouse of the computer. It does not require any root access. It works on Linux, Windows and macOS.
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scrcpy Features
1. Lightweightscrcpy consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
2. Command line interfacescrcpy either have CLI support or is a CLI-only app.
3. Screen SharingYou can use scrcpy to share your screen with your colleages or friends.
4. Ad-freescrcpy doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
5. No registration requiredYou can use most of the features in scrcpy without registration.
Simple installation
Support for Remote Control
Wireless-networking
Real-time sync
Free API
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Jitsi Meet
Free • Open Source
Video Calling App
Group Chat App
Encrypted Chat App
Online
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
iPad
Self-Hosted
Apple Watch
F-Droid
127 alternatives to Jitsi Meet
Go ahead, video chat with the whole team. In fact, invite everyone you know. Jitsi Meet is a fully encrypted, 100% open source video conferencing solution that you can use all day, every day, for free — with no account needed.
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Jitsi Meet Features
1. No registration requiredYou can use most of the features in Jitsi Meet without registration.
2. End-to-End EncryptionJitsi Meet has E2E Encryption, for entire or parts of the app.
3. Screen SharingYou can use Jitsi Meet to share your screen with your colleages or friends.
4. Ad-freeJitsi Meet doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
5. No TrackingJitsi Meet will not track you or use your personal data.
6. Privacy focusedJitsi Meet is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
7. LightweightJitsi Meet consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
Browser-based
Video Conferencing
Stream audio
Security focused
Remote Work
Unlimited users
WebRTC
Live Broadcasting
Audio Calling
Voice Chat
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RustDesk
Free • Open Source
Remote Desktop Tool
Mac
Windows
Linux
Android
iPhone
Self-Hosted
F-Droid
iPad
Android Tablet
113 alternatives to RustDesk
The open source alternative to TeamViewer and AnyDesk. Display and control your PC and Android devices from anywhere at anytime. Works out of the box, no configuration required. You have full control of your data, with no concerns about security.
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RustDesk Features
1. Unattended AccessRustDesk can access a computer even when no one’s being physically present at the remote end.
2. No registration requiredYou can use most of the features in RustDesk without registration.
3. End-to-End EncryptionRustDesk has E2E Encryption, for entire or parts of the app.
4. Screen SharingYou can use RustDesk to share your screen with your colleages or friends.
5. LightweightRustDesk consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
6. Desktop SharingRustDesk enables you to share your screen with other people in the same office or working remotely.
7. Ad-freeRustDesk doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
8. PortableRustDesk can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
9. Support for Multiple MonitorsRustDesk supports the use of multiple displays.
Low Latency
Stream audio
FOSS
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AnyDesk
Free Personal • Proprietary
Remote Desktop Tool
Mac
Windows
Linux
Android
iPhone
Chrome OS
BSD
Raspberry Pi
137 alternatives to AnyDesk
AnyDesk offers a fast, intuitive and security-focused way to connect to remote computers. With a bevy of features and lightweight design that works across multiple desktop and mobile platforms, it's powerful enough for enterprises but easy enough for personal and home office...
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AnyDesk Features
1. Unattended AccessAnyDesk can access a computer even when no one’s being physically present at the remote end.
2. LightweightAnyDesk consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
3. Support for AliasesAnyDesk supports aliases, so you can receive email without exposing your main email address
4. Screen SharingYou can use AnyDesk to share your screen with your colleages or friends.
5. PortableAnyDesk can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
6. Real time collaborationMultiple users can work together in AnyDesk simultaneously.
7. Two-factor AuthenticationAnyDesk supports two-factor authentication (2FA).
8. No registration requiredYou can use most of the features in AnyDesk without registration.
Low Latency
No installation required
Integrated File Sharing
Remote Support
Quick connection
Record desktop activity
Bidirectional sync
Low bandwidth usage
Remote Printing
Voice messages
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Skype
Freemium • Proprietary
Group Chat App
Video Calling App
Encrypted Chat App
Mac
Windows
Linux
Online
Android
iPhone
Chrome OS
Android Tablet
BSD
Windows Phone
iPad
Android Wear
PortableApps.com
311 alternatives to Skype
Skype is the most popular free voice-over IP and instant messaging service globally. It allows users to text, video and voice call over the internet. Users can also call landlines and mobiles at competitive rates using Skype credit, premium accounts and subscriptions.
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Skype Features
1. Screen SharingYou can use Skype to share your screen with your colleages or friends.
2. VoiP CallsSkype allows you to make voice calls over Internet using the Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP).
3. LightweightSkype consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
4. Dark ModeSkype supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
5. IFTTT IntegrationYou can connect different services to automatically trigger actions within Skype using IFTTT.
6. Live Captions TranslationSkype can add captions to a video call, audio messages or multimedia file and translate them in real time.
Microsoft Office integration
Video Conferencing
Multiple languages
Exchange Integration
Secure Chat
Voice messages
Team Messaging
Voice Chat
Messages
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Tox
Free • Open Source
Encrypted Chat App
Instant Messenger
Group Chat App
Mac
Windows
Linux
Android
Android Tablet
BSD
F-Droid
182 alternatives to Tox
With the rise of widespread government monitoring programs, Tox is an easy to use application that allows you to connect with friends and loved ones without anyone else listening in.
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Tox Features
1. DecentralizedTox is based on a decentralized infrastructure with no single entity controlling it.
2. Privacy focusedTox is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
3. End-to-End EncryptionTox has E2E Encryption, for entire or parts of the app.
4. No registration requiredYou can use most of the features in Tox without registration.
5. Screen SharingYou can use Tox to share your screen with your colleages or friends.
6. LightweightTox consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
7. No TrackingTox will not track you or use your personal data.
8. Dark ModeTox supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
9. AES-256 EncryptionTox has AES-256 Encryption, i.e. very strong security.
Peer-To-Peer
Security focused
Multiplatform
P2P Network
Built-in player
GPLv3
White-labeled
Video Conferencing
Client side encryption
Point-to-point encryption
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Jami
Free • Open Source
Video Calling App
Instant Messenger
Encrypted Chat App
Mac
Windows
Linux
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
iPad
143 alternatives to Jami
Jami (formerly GNU Ring, SFLphone) positions itself as a potential free Skype replacement
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Jami Features
1. DecentralizedJami is based on a decentralized infrastructure with no single entity controlling it.
2. Privacy focusedJami is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
3. Ad-freeJami doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
4. End-to-End EncryptionJami has E2E Encryption, for entire or parts of the app.
5. Screen SharingYou can use Jami to share your screen with your colleages or friends.
6. No TrackingJami will not track you or use your personal data.
Video Conferencing
Peer-To-Peer
Multi Platform
SIP client
Team Messaging
Multiple languages
Distributed
SIP
Intercom Support
Voice Chat
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Wire
Free Personal • Open Source
Group Chat App
Video Calling App
Instant Messenger
Mac
Windows
Linux
Online
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
iPad
Self-Hosted
F-Droid
Software as a Service (SaaS)
259 alternatives to Wire
Wire is the most secure collaboration platform featuring messenger, voice, video, conference calls, file-sharing, and external collaboration –all protected by the most secure end-to-end-encryption.
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Wire Features
1. End-to-End EncryptionWire has E2E Encryption, for entire or parts of the app.
2. VoiP CallsWire allows you to make voice calls over Internet using the Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP).
3. Screen SharingYou can use Wire to share your screen with your colleages or friends.
4. Privacy focusedWire is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
5. Multiple Account supportWire support multiple accounts without the need to logout and login
Security focused
Encrypted calls
Voice Chat
File Sending
Voice messages
WebRTC
Private Chat
Secure Chat
Integrated File Sharing
Secure File Sharing
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Zoom
Freemium • Proprietary
Video Calling App
Group Chat App
Instant Messenger
Mac
Windows
Linux
Online
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
iPad
218 alternatives to Zoom
Cloud platform for video and audio conferencing, chat, events, contact centers, VoIP cloud phones, and webinars across mobile, desktop, and on-site room systems.
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Zoom Features
1. Screen SharingYou can use Zoom to share your screen with your colleages or friends.
2. No registration requiredYou can use most of the features in Zoom without registration.
3. Ad-freeZoom doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
Video Conferencing
Email invitations
Moderation
Automatic Transcript
Voice Chat
Remote Work
Shared whiteboard
Softphone
Integrated File Sharing
Breakout rooms
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Rocket.Chat
Freemium • Open Source
Group Chat App
Video Calling App
Team Collaboration Tool
Mac
Windows
Linux
Android
iPhone
iPad
Self-Hosted
Cloudron
131 alternatives to Rocket.Chat
Rocket.Chat is a Web Chat Server, developed in JavaScript, using the Meteor fullstack framework.
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Rocket.Chat Features
1. Ad-freeRocket.Chat doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
2. Extensible by Plugins/ExtensionsRocket.Chat can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
3. Screen SharingYou can use Rocket.Chat to share your screen with your colleages or friends.
Omnichannel messaging
Channels
Telegram integration
Self-Serve Capability
Whatsapp integration
Video Conferencing
Bots
Encrypted VoIP calls
Integrated File Sharing
Voice messages
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BigBlueButton
Free • Open Source
Web Conferencing Tool
Group Chat App
Team Collaboration Tool
Windows
Linux
Online
Android
Chrome OS
Self-Hosted
Google Chrome
Software as a Service (SaaS)
Chromium
Firefox
103 alternatives to BigBlueButton
BigBlueButton enables universities and colleges to deliver a high-quality learning experience to remote students.
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BigBlueButton Features
1. Screen SharingYou can use BigBlueButton to share your screen with your colleages or friends.
2. Desktop SharingBigBlueButton enables you to share your screen with other people in the same office or working remotely.
Video Conferencing
Interactive Whiteboard
Share notes
Built-in Commenting System
Integrated File Sharing
Teacher screen broadcasting
WordPress Integration
Comments and metadata saving
Meeting
Shared whiteboard
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Revolt
Free • Open Source
Group Chat App
Video Calling App
Instant Messenger
Windows
Linux
Online
Android
Flathub
Rust
20 alternatives to Revolt
Revolt is a brand new chat platform designed around you.
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Revolt Features
1. Privacy focusedRevolt is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
2. Ad-freeRevolt doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
3. VoiP CallsRevolt allows you to make voice calls over Internet using the Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP).
4. No TrackingRevolt will not track you or use your personal data.
5. End-to-End EncryptionRevolt has E2E Encryption, for entire or parts of the app.
6. Cloud SyncSync your data (notes, documents, bookmarks, etc.) across your different devices and to the cloud.
7. Screen SharingYou can use Revolt to share your screen with your colleages or friends.
Text chat
Bots
Multiple Servers
Reactions
Custom roles
Group Voice Chat
Voice Chat
Cross-Platform
Push to talk
Public groups chat
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AnyDesk Features

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Skype Features

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Tox Features

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Jami Features

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Wire Features

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