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ShareMouse vs Deskreen

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

ShareMouse

5.0
Utilities

Share peripherals between computers

Deskreen

8.0
Utilities

Turns 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 29 93
90-day Installs 105 302
365-day Installs 268 963
Version 7.0.22 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 7y ago 2mo 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