Samsung DeX Alternatives

    Samsung DeX is described as '("Desktop eXperience") is an accessory sold first with Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+ devices that extends the functionality to allow desktop-like functionality by connecting a keyboard, mouse, and monitor' and is an app in the Network & Admin category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Samsung DeX for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Android, Mac, iPhone and Android Tablet. The best alternative is scrcpy, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Samsung DeX are AirDroid (Freemium), Vysor (Freemium), ApowerMirror (Paid) and Wormhole - Control Phone from PC (Freemium).

    This page was last updated Oct 12, 2021
    1. This application provides display and control of Android devices connected on USB and WiFi. It does not require any root access. It works on GNU/Linux, Windows and MacOS.
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      Awesome free app. The best of the best!
      Positive comment • about 1 year ago

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    2. AirDroid allows you to access and manage your Android phone or tablet from Windows, Mac or the web, wirelessly, for free.
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      AirDroid vs Samsung DeX opinions
      This alternative is disputed. AirDroid is still a legitimate alternative to Samsung DeX, but it might have issues that some users think are important.
      DEX turns your phone into a desktop. This requires a desktop...
      Negative comment • over 2 years ago

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      pressurepoint14 This does not reproduce even a single feature of Samsung dex. It is a completely unrelated category of app.
      Negative comment • about 2 months ago

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      With dex you don't need any other PC. That is not the case with AirDroid
      Negative comment • over 1 year ago

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    4. Vysor

      • Freemium • Proprietary
      • Mac
      • Windows
      • Linux
      • Android
      • Chrome OS
      • Android Tablet
      • Google Chrome
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      Vysor lets you view and controls your Android on your computer.
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      It does not create a desktop like dx does
      Negative comment • 3 months ago

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    5. ApowerMirror is a wireless screen mirroring app that allows fluent streaming of your Android or iOS devices to any Mac or Windows computer. It can also control Android devices from PC with mouse and keyboard.
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    6. Wormhole - Control Phone from PC

      • Freemium • Proprietary
      • Mac
      • Windows
      • Android
      • iPhone
      • Android Tablet
      • iPad
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        Cast and control iOS or Android devices on your PC or Mac.
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      • Mirroid

        • Free • Proprietary
        • Windows
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          Mirroid is a phone mirroring and control software allows users to mirror their phones on the computer and control the phone with computer. It can be used in a working scenario and play mobile games on the computer.
        • Features: -NOW PROVIDES AUDIO SUPPORT FOR LINUX😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍 - No root permissions required.
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          Andronix vs Samsung DeX opinions
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          This is the only alternative that creates an desktop environment within the phone
          Positive comment • over 1 year ago

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          uyzae Most progressive and developed application till now in the whole world
          Positive comment • almost 2 years ago

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        • Provide technical remote support to mobile devices from any Windows, Mac, or Linux computer!
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        • Wondershare MirrorGo is a useful tool that could mirror your android phone screen to the computer. You can get all the notifications from the phones with the PC. You could use it to record phone screen, play phone games with mouse and transfer files.
        • Dell Mobile Connect provides a complete and wireless integration between smartphones and PCs. The (gigantic) downside is that it can only be used in newer Dell PCs. You can send SMSs, mirror screen, and more
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