iDisplay AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Screen Mirroring Apps

The best Screen Mirroring alternative to iDisplay is Spacedesk, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 10 alternatives to iDisplay and 15 are Screen Mirroring Apps so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Screen Mirroring App alternatives to iDisplay are Deskreen, Tab Display, Orion - HDMI Monitor and Weylus.

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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.

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iDisplay alternatives page was last updated Jun 18, 2024
  1. Spacedesk icon
     102 likes

    The multi-monitor display extension app, spacedesk lets you use other devices and computers on your LAN (Local Area Network) as monitors for your Windows desktop. At least 2 machines are needed to operate spacedesk.

    25 Spacedesk alternatives
    Desktop Extension

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Windows Mobile
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire

    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 iconiDisplay Icon

    Spacedesk VS iDisplay

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    Comments about Spacedesk as an Alternative to iDisplay
     
    italodeandra

    Spacedesk works much better than iDisplay even though it's free. The only problem is that spacedesk is Windows ONLY.

    Positive commentMay 15, 2020
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    iDisplay Icon
    Spacedesk icon
    • Most users think Spacedesk is a great iDisplay alternative.

    • Spacedesk is Freemium and ProprietaryiDisplay is Paid and Proprietary
  2. Deskreen icon
     32 likes

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

    17 Deskreen alternatives
    Deskreen screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Deskreen Features

    1.  Screen Mirroring
    2.  Second monitor support
    3.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    4.  Screen Sharing
    5.  Web-Based
    6.  Dark Mode
    Discontinued

    The last version is from November 2022.

    Deskreen iconiDisplay Icon

    Deskreen VS iDisplay

    Is Deskreen a good alternative to iDisplay?
     
    Comments about Deskreen as an Alternative to iDisplay
     
    pavlobu

    I like Deskreen as an alternative to iDisplay because it is free, fast and open source! And it has support for wifi too!

    Positive commentJan 27, 2021
    0
    iDisplay Icon
    Deskreen icon
    • Deskreen is the most popular Open Source alternative to iDisplay.

    • Deskreen is Free and Open SourceiDisplay is Paid and Proprietary
  3. Tab Display icon
     10 likes

    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
    Tab Display screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    Tab Display Features

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

    Tab Display VS iDisplay

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  4. Orion - HDMI Monitor icon
     6 likes

    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
    Orion - HDMI Monitor screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPad

    Orion - HDMI Monitor Features

    1.  Display Management
    2.  Second monitor support
    Orion - HDMI Monitor iconiDisplay Icon

    Orion - HDMI Monitor VS iDisplay

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  5. Weylus icon
     15 likes

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

    17 Weylus alternatives
    Weylus screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak

    Weylus Features

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

    The latest release is from October 2021.

    Weylus iconiDisplay Icon

    Weylus VS iDisplay

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  6. Duet Display icon
     51 likes

    Duet Display is a remote desktop application that transforms an iPad into a second display for a Mac computer. It allows Mac apps to be transferred to the iPad, providing additional screen space for multi-tasking.

    33 Duet Display alternatives
    Duet Display screenshot 1

    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    Duet Display Features

    1.  Pressure Sensitivity
    2.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    Duet Display iconiDisplay Icon

    Duet Display VS iDisplay

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    Comments about Duet Display as an Alternative to iDisplay
     
    ilnahro

    Frequently loses connection over wifi for no reason.

    Negative commentOct 19, 2021
    0
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    Duet Display icon
    • Most users think Duet Display is a great iDisplay alternative.

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

    • Duet Display is Paid and ProprietaryiDisplay is also Paid and Proprietary
  7. CamX - USB Camera icon
     2 likes

    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.

    10 CamX - USB Camera alternatives
    CamX - USB Camera screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPad
    • iPhone

    CamX - USB Camera Features

    1.  Second monitor support
    2.  Display Management
    CamX - USB Camera iconiDisplay Icon

    CamX - USB Camera VS iDisplay

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  8. AirParrot icon
     18 likes

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

    30 AirParrot alternatives
    AirParrot screenshot 1

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows

    AirParrot Features

    1.  AirPlay Support
    2.  Screen Sharing
    AirParrot iconiDisplay Icon

    AirParrot VS iDisplay

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  9. Splashtop Wired XDisplay icon
     9 likes

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

    17 Splashtop Wired XDisplay alternatives
    Splashtop Wired XDisplay screenshot 1

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad

    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 iconiDisplay Icon

    Splashtop Wired XDisplay VS iDisplay

    Is this a good alternative to iDisplay?
     
    Comments about Splashtop Wired XDisplay as an Alternative to iDisplay
     
    RemovedUser

    Uses local USB connection, no need to be on a network.

    Positive commentOct 12, 2021
    0
    Guest

    It's has nearly the same specifications but isn't that expensive.

    Positive commentApr 20, 2017
    0
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    Splashtop Wired XDisplay icon
    • Splashtop Wired XDisplay is Paid and ProprietaryiDisplay is also Paid and Proprietary
  10. Air Display icon
     18 likes

    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
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    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPhone
    • iPad

    Air Display Features

    1.  Desktop Sharing
    2.  Screen Sharing
    3.  Screen Extension
    Air Display iconiDisplay Icon

    Air Display VS iDisplay

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