Deskreen

Overview

Deskreen sends a computer’s screen or a single app window to a browser over Wi-Fi, and can also use a browser-equipped device as a second display. It suits people who want to repurpose a phone, tablet, or spare computer for a local display or teleprompter. Its strongest case is flexible, internet-free sharing; the main trade-off is that the free plan permits only one connected device.

Key features

Sharing either the whole desktop or one application window makes Deskreen useful for both workspace extension and straightforward screen mirroring. Add a Virtual Display Adapter and a browser-equipped device can serve as a second screen. Deskreen also works over local Wi-Fi without Internet access, a meaningful advantage for offline settings.

Flip Screen Mode horizontally flips the shared image in a phone or tablet browser, making it suited to a simple teleprompter arrangement. Picture quality can be adjusted during a session, or changed automatically. The published maximum is five participants, so users planning a larger group should distinguish that cap from the higher connected-device limits offered by some plans.

Deskreen says it uses industry-standard end-to-end encryption. Pro, Teams, and Custom add enhanced connection security and VPN support, making those tiers more relevant for users who need those options. Its privacy policy says personal information is not collected and local settings stay on the computer. Google Analytics is disabled unless allowed; visits are not tracked before consent, and analytics IP addresses are anonymized.

Pricing

Community is free, open-source under AGPLv3, and allows one connected device. It is the natural starting point for solo mirroring or second-screen use, but not for connecting multiple devices at once.

Pro costs $24.99 a year and supports up to five connected devices. It includes a personal license, trusted devices, and advanced controls; Deskreen positions it for creators and power users. The annual fee buys higher capacity and added controls, but remains a personal rather than team plan.

Teams costs $139.99 a year and includes unlimited connected devices, up to 20 team members, three seats, and priority support. Each extra seat costs $10. Shared management makes this a better fit for organizations or extended personal use than Pro, though teams beyond the included seats should account for the extra-seat charge.

Custom has custom pricing for enterprise, education, and large organizations, with custom limits and commercial terms. It is the tier to consider for large-scale rollouts where standard plan limits or terms do not fit.

Platforms

Deskreen supports Windows, Linux, and macOS desktop systems, with a web browser on the receiving device. Its About page gives system requirements of 210 MB of disk space and average memory use of 250 MB for one sharing session.

Who it's for

Deskreen is a good match for individuals who want a browser-based second screen, offline local-network sharing, or a flipped teleprompter view. Pro is the more suitable option for creators and power users connecting several devices; Teams suits groups that need shared management and seats. Enterprise, education, and large organizations can consider Custom. It is less suitable for users who need more than one connected device but want to stay on the free plan, or for groups expecting more than five participants.

Pros and cons

• Pros: Local Wi-Fi sharing works without Internet access, useful in disconnected environments.
• Pros: A Virtual Display Adapter enables second-screen use, while Flip Screen Mode supports teleprompter setups.
• Pros: The free Community plan is open-source and includes the core one-device use case.
• Cons: Community is capped at one connected device, so multi-device use requires a paid tier.
• Cons: The maximum is five participants, which limits larger group sessions even where a plan supports unlimited connected devices.
• Cons: Enhanced connection security and VPN support require Pro, Teams, or Custom.

Alternatives

Choose CrankWheel if meeting-oriented limits such as 15 meetings per month, up to three viewers per meeting, and one-week recording retention on its free plan suit your needs better. AirDroid Cast is an alternative for same-WLAN casting with one simultaneous login on its free plan, and it also offers remote casting on a paid plan.

Extron ShareLink Pro is relevant if you use an Extron ShareLink Pro presentation system and need its free iPhone or iPad app. Screenleap may suit users who prefer a service with a free daily allowance of 40 minutes and up to eight viewers, though its free plan has no control sharing or integration.

LetsView is another free screen-mirroring option, with its Basic plan limited to one connection, SD resolution, and a maximum 30fps. Newline Engage Cloud is a free web-based interactive online whiteboard rather than a direct screen-sharing match. Consider ViewSonic AirSync or Crestron AirMedia as other options in this category.

Verdict

Choose Deskreen if you want to turn a browser-equipped device into a local second screen or teleprompter, especially where Internet access is unavailable. Its combination of flexible sharing modes and a free one-device plan makes it a strong fit for individuals. Look elsewhere if your group exceeds five participants, or choose a paid tier if you need more connected devices, enhanced connection security, VPN support, or team management.