Duet Display AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Screen Mirroring Apps

The best Screen Mirroring alternative to Duet Display is Spacedesk, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to Duet Display and 14 are Screen Mirroring Apps so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Screen Mirroring App alternatives to Duet Display are Air Display, Deskreen, Tab Display and Weylus.

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Duet Display alternatives are mainly Screen Mirroring Apps, but if you're looking for Remote Desktop Tools or Digital Painting Tools you can filter on that. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Duet Display.
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Transform your iOS or Android device into a second screen for your PC or Mac without Wi-Fi. Use touch, gestures, and even a touch bar on iPad.

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Duet Display alternatives page was last updated Feb 4, 2025
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  1. Spacedesk icon

    Spacedesk

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    Utilize Spacedesk to transform any network-connected device, from Android tablets to iOS devices, into additional monitors. Requires a Windows primary machine for efficient screen sharing, perfect for office or remote collaboration.

    25 Spacedesk alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Windows Mobile
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire
    Spacedesk screenshot 1

    Spacedesk Features

    1.  Screen Mirroring
    2.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    3.  Screen Extension
    4.  Digital Signage
    5.  Desktop Sharing
    6.  Screen Sharing
    7.  Video Wall

    Spacedesk VS Duet Display

     
    Comments about Spacedesk as an Alternative to Duet Display
    Guest
    Positive •Jul 8, 2020
    1

    Free and effective, works well, need I say more?

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    • Most users think Spacedesk is a great Duet Display alternative.

    • Spacedesk is Freemium and ProprietaryDuet Display is Paid and Proprietary
  2. Air Display icon

    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

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    Air Display Features

    1.  Desktop Sharing
    2.  Screen Sharing
    3.  Screen Extension

    Air Display VS Duet Display

     

    • Most users think Air Display is a great Duet Display alternative.

    • Air Display is the most popular commercial alternative to Duet Display.

    • Air Display is Paid and ProprietaryDuet Display is also Paid and Proprietary
  4. Deskreen icon

    Deskreen

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    Deskreen turns any device with a web browser to a second screen for your computer

    17 Deskreen alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Deskreen screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The last version is from November 2022.

    Deskreen Features

    1.  Screen Mirroring
    2.  Second monitor support
    3.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    4.  Screen Sharing
    5.  Web-Based
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  No registration required

    Deskreen VS Duet Display

     
  5. Tab Display icon

    Tab Display

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    Tab Display seamlessly transforms your tablet into a second monitor, allowing you to extend your screen and stream the virtual display directly to your device. This app supports both Android tablets and iPads for use with Windows and Mac environments.

    10 Tab Display alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Tab Display screenshot 1

    Tab Display Features

    1.  Desktop Sharing
    2.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    3.  Cross-Platform
    4.  Wireless
    5.  Screen Extension
    6.  WebRTC

    Tab Display VS Duet Display

     
  6. Weylus icon

    Weylus

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    Weylus turns your tablet or smart phone into a graphic tablet/touch screen for your computer.

    18 Weylus alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    Weylus screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The latest release is from October 2021.

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Hardware Accelerated
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Screen Sharing
    5.  Support for styluses
    6.  MultiTouch

    Weylus VS Duet Display

     
  7. Orion - HDMI Monitor icon

    Orion - HDMI Monitor

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    A small, fun app that helps you use your iPad as an external HDMI display for any camera, video game console, or even VHS.

    15 Orion - HDMI Monitor alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • iPad
    Orion - HDMI Monitor screenshot 1

    Orion - HDMI Monitor Features

    1.  Display Management
    2.  Second monitor support

    Orion - HDMI Monitor VS Duet Display

     
  9. superDisplay icon

    superDisplay

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    superDisplay turns your Android device into a portable USB display for your Windows 10 PC. Duplicate or extend your screen simply by plugging in your phone or tablet.

    13 superDisplay alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    superDisplay screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Screen Sharing
    2.  Support for scripting

    superDisplay VS Duet Display

     
  10. Splashtop Wired XDisplay icon

    Splashtop Wired XDisplay

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    Turn your iPad, Android tablet, Kindle or smartphone into a high performance extra monitor for your computer

    17 Splashtop Wired XDisplay alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Splashtop Wired XDisplay screenshot 1

    Splashtop Wired XDisplay Features

    1.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    2.  Desktop Sharing
    3.  Screen Extension
    4.  USB connection
    5.  Second monitor support

    Splashtop Wired XDisplay VS Duet Display

     
    Comments about Splashtop Wired XDisplay as an Alternative to Duet Display
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    Positive •Aug 6, 2021
    0
    1. It worked with my old ipad 3rd generation
    2. Latency in in wired is very less than wireless
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    • Most users think Splashtop Wired XDisplay is a great Duet Display alternative.

    • Splashtop Wired XDisplay is Paid and ProprietaryDuet Display is also Paid and Proprietary
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    Astropad

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    Turn your iPad into a professional drawing tablet.

    9 Astropad alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPad
    • Windows
    Astropad screenshot 1

    Astropad Features

    1.  Second monitor support
    2.  Parallel Computing
    3.  Apple Pencil support

    Astropad VS Duet Display

     
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    TwomonUSB

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    Smart devices become monitors by connecting them to a PC via USB! The Convenient Connect TwomonUSB

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    TwomonUSB screenshot 1

    TwomonUSB Features

    1.  Desktop Sharing
    2.  Screen Extension

    TwomonUSB VS Duet Display

     
  13. iDisplay icon

    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.

    22 iDisplay alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    iDisplay screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The Android app is not available anymore, and it seems the desktop app hasn't worked well for years. The iOS app was last updated in 2017, so you might want to avoid it.

    Properties

    1.  Educational

    Features

    1.  Screen Sharing
    2.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    3.  Desktop Sharing
    4.  Multiple desktops
    5.  USB tether
    6.  Second monitor support

    iDisplay VS Duet Display

     
    Comments about iDisplay as an Alternative to Duet Display
    Guest
    Positive •Aug 8, 2016
    -2

    It works as long as the computer you are trying to extend and the Apple/Android device is connected to the same WiFi network. The downside is that it is not as smooth than duet display (but iDisplay is wireless nonetheless)

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    • Some users think iDisplay is a great Duet Display alternative, some don't.

    • iDisplay is Paid and ProprietaryDuet Display is also Paid and Proprietary
  14. CamX - USB Camera icon

    CamX - USB Camera

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    CamX - USB Camera is a multifunctional iOS app that converts your device into a portable video capture tool, capable of recording from various sources, and can also serve as a gaming console display or secondary screen.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • iPad
    • iPhone
    CamX - USB Camera screenshot 1

    CamX - USB Camera Features

    1.  Second monitor support
    2.  Display Management

    CamX - USB Camera VS Duet Display

     
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