VirtScreen AlternativesScreen Mirroring Apps like VirtScreen

VirtScreen is described as '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' and is a screen mirroring app in the remote work & education category. There are more than 10 alternatives to VirtScreen for a variety of platforms, including iPad, Windows, Mac, iPhone and Android apps. The best VirtScreen alternative is Spacedesk, which is free. Other great apps like VirtScreen are Deskreen, Side Screen, Weylus and Duet Display.

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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.

    29 Spacedesk alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    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.

    22 Deskreen alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  3. Side Screen icon
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    Transforms any Android tablet into a Mac's second monitor using USB-C for low latency or WiFi with QR pairing, featuring H.265 hardware streaming, touch input, HiDPI support, lightweight design, Gaming Mode, open-source customization, and virtual display window management.

    20 Side Screen alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
  4. 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.

    20 Weylus alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
     
  5. 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.

    40 Duet Display alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • visionOS
     
  6. 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
     
  7. ScreenStream icon
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    Broadcast your screen for presentations and training sessions

    Let others watch your screen from their own computer. Watch from over the internet or a network. A great modern equivalent of the overhead projector.

    Turn On Screen Sharing Just open ScreenStream.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  8. 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.

    20 Splashtop Wired XDisplay alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
     
  9. CamX - USB Camera is a multifunctional iOS app that converts your device into a portable video capture tool, capable of recording from various sources, and can also serve as a gaming console display or secondary screen.

    10 CamX - USB Camera alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPad
    • iPhone
     
  10. MoniCon icon
     1 like

    Enables iPad functionality as a console or HDMI monitor using UVC capture cards, featuring AI-powered super resolution, dynamic color filters, adjustable resolution and frame rate, real-time diagnostics, and a fullscreen interface for gaming or media.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • iPad
     
  11. 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
     
  12. 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.

    12 Genki Studio alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • iPad
     
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