Side Screen AlternativesScreen Mirroring Apps like Side Screen

Side Screen is described as 'Enables an Android tablet as a second display for Mac using USB-C or WiFi, offering H.265 hardware streaming, touch input, HiDPI, and Gaming Mode' and is a screen mirroring app in the system & hardware category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Side Screen for a variety of platforms, including iPad, Windows, Mac, iPhone and Android apps. The best Side Screen alternative is Spacedesk, which is free. Other great apps like Side Screen are Deskreen, Tab Display, Duet Display and Weylus.

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  1. Spacedesk icon
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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.

    31 Spacedesk alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire
     
  2. Deskreen icon
     36 likes

    Enables any device with a browser to act as a second screen for computers, featuring secure end-to-end encrypted streaming, entire screen or app sharing, multi-device connections, cross-platform support, advanced video quality controls, and easy WiFi setup.

    23 Deskreen alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  3. Tab Display icon
     15 likes

    Allows extension of a Mac or Windows workspace to iPad, Android, macOS, or Windows devices as portable second screens, supporting multiple connections, wireless linking, cross-platform use, and practical multitasking like separating documents, chat, or meetings.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  4. Duet Display icon
     54 likes

    Turns iOS or Android devices into efficient second displays or graphics tablets for Mac and PC, delivering zero-lag, high-resolution output with touch, gesture, and touch bar support, hardware-free setup, secure remote desktop capabilities, and end-to-end encryption.

    41 Duet Display alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • visionOS
     
  5. Weylus icon
     20 likes

    Transforms tablets or smartphones into graphic tablets or touchscreens for computers, enabling mouse control, screen mirroring, hardware video encoding, keyboard input, stylus support with pressure and tilt on Linux, multi-touch, window capture, and use as a second screen.

    21 Weylus alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
     
  6. superDisplay icon
     10 likes

    Convert an Android device into a high-performance USB monitor for Windows 10, enabling duplication or extension of the desktop, low-latency operation, graphics tablet functionality, pressure-sensitive stylus use, and compatibility with phones or tablets.

    17 superDisplay alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
     
  7. Converts a tablet or computer into a wireless, low-latency secondary display for Mac or PC with USB-C/HDMI connectivity, touch, Apple Pencil, and keyboard support. Offers multiple modes, high-quality images at 60 fps, and integrates with drawing applications for versatility.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPad
     
  8. Enables tablets to function as HDMI monitors for external devices such as cameras, gaming consoles, and VHS. Features AI-powered upscaling for sharper visuals, CRT emulation for retro games, image adjustments, screenshot sharing, and portable use.

    16 Orion HDMI Monitor alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPad
     
  9. Yam Display icon
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    Yam Display turns your iPad/iPhone into an external monitor for your Mac. Wired by USB, browse documents or watch videos without delay. Touch your Mac and pinch to zoom on beautiful retina display. For multitasking enabled iPads, you can utilize every single pixel of your screen...

    17 Yam Display alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  10. Genki Studio is a software that turns your iPad into a portable monitor and video capture device. It connects to a Genki ShadowCast or any USB UVC device, with features like external monitor support, Apple Pencil markup, and multitasking.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • iPad
     
  11. Transforms a tablet or smartphone into an additional wired display using USB for Windows or Mac, enabling high-performance multitasking, touch control, auto landscape or portrait mode switching, support for creative and office apps, and secure connectivity.

    21 Splashtop Wired XDisplay alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
     
  12. iDisplay icon
     37 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

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