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.
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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

    18 Deskreen alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Deskreen screenshot 1
    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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    Weylus

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    Weylus turns your tablet or smart phone into a graphic tablet/touch screen for your computer.

    19 Weylus alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    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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    VirtScreen

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    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.

    18 VirtScreen alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    VirtScreen screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    Last GitHub commit on Nov 2018

    VirtScreen Features

    1.  Desktop Sharing
    2.  Screen Sharing
    3.  Second monitor support

    VirtScreen VS Spacedesk

     
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    x2vnc (win2vnc)

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    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

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    x2vnc (win2vnc) screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The project is no longer developed but the program is still downloadable and working

    x2vnc (win2vnc) Features

    1.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    2.  VNC Viewer

    x2vnc (win2vnc) VS Spacedesk

     
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    Mirror Hall

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    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
    Mirror Hall screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Low Latency
    7.  GNOME3 integration

    Mirror Hall VS Spacedesk

     
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