EasySwitchEasySwitch vs Deskflow
EasySwitch vs Deskflow
The short version
Deskflow is the free, open-source project that shares one keyboard and mouse across Windows, macOS and Linux. It is the codebase the long-running commercial products are built on, it covers keyboard, mouse and text clipboard well, and it costs nothing. EasySwitch adds image and file clipboard, drag-and-drop between machines, a phone and browser bridge, and the ability to use a linked computer as a second monitor, with encryption on every tier and installers you don't have to build.
Side by side
| Capability | EasySwitch | Deskflow |
|---|---|---|
| Windows, macOS & Linux | Yes all three | Yes all three |
| Use another computer as a second monitor | Yes Pro | No |
| Same-OS pairs (two PCs, two Macs) | Yes | Yes |
| Works with any keyboard & mouse | Yes | Yes |
| End-to-end encrypted — free tier too | Yes Noise, every tier | Partial optional TLS |
| Clipboard: text, images & files | Yes | Partial text only |
| File transfer & drag-and-drop | Yes up to 10 MB free, unlimited on Pro | No |
| Control from a phone or browser | Yes web bridge | No |
| Free tier | Yes 2 computers | Yes open source |
| One-time price (no subscription) | Yes | Yes free |
✓ yes · ~ partial or paid · — no. Deskflow details as of 2026 — check Deskflow's site for current terms.
Why people move to EasySwitch
- Move images, files and whole folders — Deskflow shares text clipboard only.
- Encrypted by default on every tier, with pairing you confirm on both screens.
- Signed installers for all three platforms instead of building from source.
- The same link can turn one of those machines into a second display.
When Deskflow is the better pick
Deskflow is the right choice if you want auditable open-source software you can build yourself, and keyboard, mouse and text clipboard is all you need.
See for yourself
EasySwitch is free for two computers, forever — nothing to sign up for.