ScreenRecycler Alternatives

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. The best alternative is AirParrot. Other great apps like ScreenRecycler are Air Display, iDisplay and ZoneScreen.

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ScreenRecycler

Paid • Proprietary
Screen Mirroring App
Mac

Many Mac users have a second computer sitting right next to their main computer on their desk including a nice display....

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AirParrot
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Paid • Proprietary
Screen Mirroring App
Mac
Windows
26 alternatives to AirParrot
Screen and file sharing app to share content wirelessly to media servers.
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AirParrot Features
1. AirPlay SupportAirParrot can stream or share content to your Mac, Apple TV, or compatible smart TV.
2. Screen SharingYou can use AirParrot to share your screen with your colleages or friends.
Air Display
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Paid • Proprietary
Screen Mirroring App
Mac
iPhone
iPad
Windows
14 alternatives to Air Display
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)
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Air Display Features
1. Desktop SharingAir Display enables you to share your screen with other people in the same office or working remotely.
2. Screen SharingYou can use Air Display to share your screen with your colleages or friends.
Screen Extension
iDisplay
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Paid • Proprietary
Screen Mirroring App
Mac
Windows
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
iPad
15 alternatives to iDisplay
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 Features
1. Screen SharingYou can use iDisplay to share your screen with your colleages or friends.
2. Support for Multiple MonitorsiDisplay supports the use of multiple displays.
3. Desktop SharingiDisplay enables you to share your screen with other people in the same office or working remotely.
Multiple desktops
USB tether
Second monitor support
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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.
ZoneScreen
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Free Personal • Proprietary
Windows
Windows Mobile
6 alternatives to ZoneScreen
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.
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ZoneScreen Features
1. Desktop SharingZoneScreen enables you to share your screen with other people in the same office or working remotely.
2. Screen SharingYou can use ZoneScreen to share your screen with your colleages or friends.
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Main web reads "[...] new feature to be implemented, it is very unlikely for new versions to appear in the nearest future[...] I haven't done any changes to ZoneScreen in years."See https://www.zoneos.com/zonescreen.htm

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ZoneScreen

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