Spacedesk Alternatives for Linux
Spacedesk is not available for Linux but there are some alternatives that runs on Linux with similar functionality. The best Linux 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 six of them are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to Spacedesk are Weylus, QtScrcpy, VirtScreen and x2vnc (win2vnc).
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Spacedesk alternatives are mainly Screen Mirroring Apps, but if you're looking for Screen Recorders or Mobile Remote Control 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.- Screen Mirroring App
- Freemium • Proprietary
- 18 Deskreen alternatives
Deskreen turns any device with a web browser to a second screen for your computer
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
Country of Origin
Germany
EU
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
DiscontinuedThe last version is from November 2022.
Deskreen Features
Comments about Deskreen as an Alternative to Spacedesk
Most Recent CommentkucingIt is much faster on browser.
dantegIt'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.
- 19 Weylus alternatives
Weylus turns your tablet or smart phone into a graphic tablet/touch screen for your computer.
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
Country of Origin
- International
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Flathub
- Flatpak
DiscontinuedThe latest release is from October 2021.
Comments about Weylus as an Alternative to Spacedesk
RemovedUserI like this software. It's lightweight and easy. I try my smartphone and it worked
- 23 QtScrcpy alternatives
QtScrcpy connects to Android devices via USB (or via TCP/IP) for display and control. It does NOT require the root privileges.
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
Country of Origin
China
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
Comments about QtScrcpy as an Alternative to Spacedesk
It mirrors phone to desktop, not desktop to phone
- 18 VirtScreen alternatives
Make your iPad/tablet/computer into a secondary monitor on Linux. - GitHub - kbumsik/VirtScreen: Make your iPad/tablet/computer into a secondary monitor on Linux.
DiscontinuedLast GitHub commit on Nov 2018
VirtScreen Features
This program will let you use two screens on two different computers as if they were connected to the same computer.
License model
- Free • Open Source
Country of Origin
United States
Platforms
- Windows
- Linux
DiscontinuedThe project is no longer developed but the program is still downloadable and working
x2vnc (win2vnc) Features
MirrorHall creates virtual second monitors over the network using UDP video streaming among Linux desktop or mobile devices. It is optimized for low latency, and is based on gstreamer and GNOME's mutter screen sharing APIs.
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
Platforms
- Linux
- Linux Mobile
- Flathub
- Flatpak
Can only use to mirror screen - not extend desktop & it has to run through a browser window.