Spacedesk AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Screen Mirroring Apps for Mac

Spacedesk is not available for Mac but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on macOS with similar functionality. The best Mac Screen Mirroring App alternative is Deskreen, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to Spacedesk and 16 are Screen Mirroring Apps available for Mac so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Mac Screen Mirroring App alternatives to Spacedesk are Duet Display, Tab Display, Weylus and QtScrcpy.

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Spacedesk alternatives are mainly Screen Mirroring Apps, but if you're looking for Mobile Remote Control Tools or Remote Desktop Tools you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Mac + Screen Mirroring and Linux + Screen Mirroring. 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 Spacedesk.
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Extend or mirror your Windows desktop using local network-connected devices like Android, iOS, and others as additional monitors.

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Spacedesk alternatives page was last updated Feb 13, 2025
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    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
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    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 Spacedesk

     
    Comments about Deskreen as an Alternative to Spacedesk
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    Guest
    Negative Sep 17, 2021
    3

    Can only use to mirror screen - not extend desktop & it has to run through a browser window.

    kucing
    Positive Feb 10, 2021
    1

    It is much faster on browser.

    danteg
    Positive May 13, 2021
    1

    It's just a tool to mirror your screen to any other device via web. It happens that if you have a virtual second monitor (HDMI dummy) you can share that as your second monitor.

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    • Most users think Deskreen is a great Spacedesk alternative.

    • Deskreen is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Spacedesk.

    • Deskreen is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Spacedesk.

    • Deskreen is Free and Open SourceSpacedesk is Freemium and Proprietary
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    Duet Display

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    Utilize your iOS or Android device as an efficient second screen for your PC or Mac, without Wi-Fi. Transfer apps, use touch and gesture controls, and leverage the touch bar feature on iPad. The Duet Pro upgrade offers a professional-grade graphics tablet with pressure sensitivity, ideal for creative work.

    33 Duet Display alternatives

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    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • visionOS
    Duet Display screenshot 1

    Duet Display Features

    1.  Pressure Sensitivity
    2.  Support for Multiple Monitors

    Duet Display VS Spacedesk

     

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

    • Duet Display is the most popular Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to Spacedesk.

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

    • Duet Display is Paid and ProprietarySpacedesk is Freemium and Proprietary
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    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.

    11 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 Spacedesk

     
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    ApowerMirror

    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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    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 Spacedesk

     
    Comments about Weylus as an Alternative to Spacedesk
    RemovedUser
    Positive Jun 18, 2024
    0

    I like this software. It's lightweight and easy. I try my smartphone and it worked

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    • Weylus is Free and Open SourceSpacedesk is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Weylus is LightweightSpacedesk is not according to our users
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    QtScrcpy

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    QtScrcpy connects to Android devices via USB (or via TCP/IP) for display and control. It does NOT require the root privileges.

    23 QtScrcpy alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    QtScrcpy screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Command line interface
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Wireless-networking
    6.  Low Latency
    7.  Fullscreen support
    8.  QT Based
    9.  OPENGL
    10.  No Root Required
    11.  Asynchronous
    12.  MultiTouch

    QtScrcpy VS Spacedesk

     
    Comments about QtScrcpy as an Alternative to Spacedesk
    Guest
    Negative Jan 17, 2025
    1

    It mirrors phone to desktop, not desktop to phone

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    • QtScrcpy is Free and Open SourceSpacedesk is Freemium and Proprietary
    • QtScrcpy is LightweightSpacedesk is not according to our users
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    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 Spacedesk

     
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    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

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    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 Spacedesk

     
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    LetsView

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    LetsView is a free screen mirroring app that allows users to mirror their screen to a larger display in real time, offering superior quality without lag. Easily connect by scanning the QR code!.

    31 LetsView alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • HK flagHong Kong SAR China

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    LetsView screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  AirPlay Support
    2.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Screen Sharing
    5.  Desktop Sharing
    6.  Ad-free

    LetsView VS Spacedesk

     
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    Astropad

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    Turn your iPad into a professional drawing tablet.

    8 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 Spacedesk

     
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    ApowerMirror

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    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.

    33 ApowerMirror alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    ApowerMirror screenshot 1

    ApowerMirror Features

    1.  AirPlay Support
    2.  Screen Sharing
    3.  Record HD screen
    4.  Remote gaming

    ApowerMirror VS Spacedesk

     
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