EasySwitchEasySwitch vs Deskreen
EasySwitch vs Deskreen
The short version
Deskreen is a free, open-source app that streams your screen — or a single window — to any device with a browser over Wi-Fi. It mirrors what is already on your display rather than creating an additional one, so it cannot give you more desktop space, and it shares nothing else: no keyboard, no mouse, no clipboard, no files. EasySwitch creates a genuine extra display and carries your input and files across too.
Side by side
| Capability | EasySwitch | Deskreen |
|---|---|---|
| Windows, macOS & Linux | Yes all three | Yes all three |
| Use another computer as a second monitor | Yes Pro | Partial mirrors, no new display |
| 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 WebRTC, LAN |
| Clipboard: text, images & files | Yes | No |
| File transfer & drag-and-drop | Yes up to 10 MB free, unlimited on Pro | No |
| Control from a phone or browser | Yes web bridge | Partial viewer only |
| Free tier | Yes 2 computers | Yes open source |
| One-time price (no subscription) | Yes | Yes free |
✓ yes · ~ partial or paid · — no. Deskreen details as of 2026 — check Deskreen's site for current terms.
Why people move to EasySwitch
- Gain real desktop space: EasySwitch creates a NEW display instead of mirroring the one you have.
- Nothing on your existing desktop is captured, which is not true of a mirror.
- The same link carries your keyboard, mouse, clipboard and files.
- No browser tab to keep alive on the other machine.
When Deskreen is the better pick
Deskreen is the right tool when you want to SHOW your screen to another device — a TV, a tablet across the room, a colleague — with nothing installed on it.
See for yourself
EasySwitch is free for two computers, forever — nothing to sign up for.