ShareMouse vs Deskreen
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
ShareMouse
5.0Share peripherals between computers
Deskreen
8.0Turns any device with a web browser into a secondary screen
| Metric | ShareMouse | Deskreen |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 5.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 15 | 157 |
| 90-day Installs | 71 | 365 |
| 365-day Installs | 267 | 1.1K |
| Version | 7.0.25 | 3.2.15 |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 54 | 20.3K |
| GitHub Forks | 22 | 1.1K |
| Open Issues | 3 | 20 |
| License | — | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Python | TypeScript |
| Last GitHub Commit | 8y ago | 4mo ago |
| First Seen | Nov 17, 2014 | Feb 4, 2021 |
Reviews
ShareMouse
ShareMouse enables users to share mice and keyboards across multiple devices, making it ideal for those with multiple computers. It supports cross-platform use and offers a lightweight solution for peripheral sharing.
Shares peripherals like mice and keyboards between different computers.
Pros
- + Cross-platform support for seamless sharing between Mac and PC.
- + Lightweight and efficient, not requiring significant system resources.
- + Convenient for users with multiple devices.
Cons
- - Lack of auto-updates may lead to compatibility issues.
- - Unresolved issues with multi-screen setups and peripheral sharing.
Deskreen
Deskreen allows users to turn any device with a web browser into a secondary screen, offering a unique solution for extending desktop displays. Its open-source nature and cross-platform support make it appealing to developers and productivity-focused users.
Deskreen enables any web browser-enabled device to function as an additional screen for your computer.
Pros
- + Open-source with a strong community backing
- + Cross-platform support and flexibility
- + High community interest and active development
Cons
- - Lacks auto-update functionality
- - Some users report technical limitations