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, Mac, Windows, iPhone and Android apps. The best VirtScreen alternative is Spacedesk, which is free. Other great apps like VirtScreen are Deskreen, Orion - HDMI Monitor, Weylus and Duet Display.

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VirtScreen alternatives page was last updated Feb 16, 2024
  1. Spacedesk icon
     104 likes

    The multi-monitor display extension app, spacedesk lets you use other devices and computers on your LAN (Local Area Network) as monitors for your Windows desktop. At least 2 machines are needed to operate spacedesk.

    25 Spacedesk alternatives
    Desktop Extension

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Windows Mobile
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire

    Spacedesk Features

    1.  Screen Mirroring
    2.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    3.  Screen Extension
    4.  Digital Signage
    5.  Desktop Sharing
    6.  Screen Sharing
    7.  Video Wall
    Spacedesk iconVirtScreen Icon

    Spacedesk VS VirtScreen

    Is Spacedesk a good alternative to VirtScreen?
     
    • Spacedesk is the most popular Windows, Android, iPhone & iPad alternative to VirtScreen.

    • Spacedesk is the most popular free alternative to VirtScreen.

    • Spacedesk is Freemium and ProprietaryVirtScreen is Free and Open Source
  2. Deskreen icon
     33 likes

    Deskreen turns any device with a web browser to a second screen for your computer

    17 Deskreen alternatives
    Deskreen screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    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
    Discontinued

    The last version is from November 2022.

    Deskreen iconVirtScreen Icon

    Deskreen VS VirtScreen

    Is Deskreen a good alternative to VirtScreen?
     
    • Deskreen is the most popular Mac & Linux alternative to VirtScreen.

    • Deskreen is the most popular Open Source alternative to VirtScreen.

    • Deskreen is Free and Open SourceVirtScreen is also Free and Open Source
  3. Orion - HDMI Monitor icon
     6 likes

    A small, fun app that helps you use your iPad as an external HDMI display for any camera, video game console, or even VHS.

    15 Orion - HDMI Monitor alternatives
    Orion - HDMI Monitor screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPad

    Orion - HDMI Monitor Features

    1.  Display Management
    2.  Second monitor support
    Orion - HDMI Monitor iconVirtScreen Icon

    Orion - HDMI Monitor VS VirtScreen

    Is Orion - HDMI Monitor a good alternative to VirtScreen?
     
  4. Weylus icon
     15 likes

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

    17 Weylus alternatives
    Weylus screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Hardware Accelerated
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Screen Sharing
    5.  Support for styluses
    6.  MultiTouch
    Discontinued

    The latest release is from October 2021.

    Weylus iconVirtScreen Icon

    Weylus VS VirtScreen

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  5. Duet Display icon
     51 likes

    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.

    34 Duet Display alternatives
    Duet Display screenshot 1

    License model

    Platforms

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

    Duet Display Features

    1.  Pressure Sensitivity
    2.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    Duet Display iconVirtScreen Icon

    Duet Display VS VirtScreen

    Is Duet Display a good alternative to VirtScreen?
     
    • Duet Display is the most popular commercial alternative to VirtScreen.

    • Duet Display is Paid and ProprietaryVirtScreen is Free and Open Source
  6. MoniCon icon
     1 like

    MoniCon let you use iPad as a portable console monitor!.

    11 MoniCon alternatives
    MoniCon screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • iPad

    MoniCon Features

    1.  AI-Powered
    2.  Display Management
    MoniCon iconVirtScreen Icon

    MoniCon VS VirtScreen

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  7. CamX - USB Camera icon
     2 likes

    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
    CamX - USB Camera screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPad
    • iPhone

    CamX - USB Camera Features

    1.  Second monitor support
    2.  Display Management
    CamX - USB Camera iconVirtScreen Icon

    CamX - USB Camera VS VirtScreen

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  8. Luna Display icon
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    Turn your iPad into a wireless second display.

    13 Luna Display alternatives
    Luna Display screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • iPad

    Luna Display Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    3.  Touch Gestures
    4.  Second monitor support
    5.  Apple Pencil support
    Luna Display iconVirtScreen Icon

    Luna Display VS VirtScreen

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  9. Genki Studio icon
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    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.

    11 Genki Studio alternatives
    Genki Studio screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • iPad

    Genki Studio Features

    1.  Second monitor support
    2.  Apple Pencil support
    Genki Studio iconVirtScreen Icon

    Genki Studio VS VirtScreen

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  10. Splashtop Wired XDisplay icon
     9 likes

    Turn your iPad, Android tablet, Kindle or smartphone into a high performance extra monitor for your computer

    17 Splashtop Wired XDisplay alternatives
    Splashtop Wired XDisplay screenshot 1

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad

    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 iconVirtScreen Icon

    Splashtop Wired XDisplay VS VirtScreen

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  11. Yam Display icon
     4 likes

    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...

    14 Yam Display alternatives
    Yam Display screenshot 1

    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad

    Yam Display Features

    1.  Display Management
    Yam Display iconVirtScreen Icon

    Yam Display VS VirtScreen

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  12. TwomonUSB icon
     5 likes

    Smart devices become monitors by connecting them to a PC via USB! The Convenient Connect TwomonUSB

    15 TwomonUSB alternatives
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    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad

    TwomonUSB Features

    1.  Desktop Sharing
    2.  Screen Extension
    TwomonUSB iconVirtScreen Icon

    TwomonUSB VS VirtScreen

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