Deskreen review
A focused choice for private, browser-based screen viewing on a local network.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
Deskreen is a desktop application for streaming an entire computer screen or a single application window to browser-enabled devices. It is aimed at people who want to use a laptop, tablet, or other browser-enabled device as a secondary viewing screen without relying on a remote meeting service. The application is available for Windows, macOS, and Linux, and supports multiple connected viewing devices, screen-quality controls, teleprompter flip mode, QR-code or browser-address connection, and offline local-network operation.
Pricing is structured around a free Community plan and two paid tiers. Community uses an open-source AGPLv3 license and includes entire-screen sharing plus single-application-window sharing. Pro costs $35.88 per year and adds up to five connected devices, deskreen.local access, a dark theme, advanced viewer controls, trusted devices, and enhanced connection security. Teams costs $179.88 per year and adds unlimited connected devices, team seats, shared management, stream switching without reconnecting, priority support, and offline add-ons. A Custom plan covers custom branding and DNS, enterprise and education licensing, tailored security and rollout support, and custom limits and commercial terms.
Deskreen’s main strength is its narrow, practical focus: browser-based viewing over Wi-Fi or a local network, with a free community option and open-source licensing. QR and browser-address connection methods can suit personal or small-team display scenarios, while the Pro limit of five connected devices defines its small-scale paid use. Teams is the more suitable tier when unlimited connected devices and shared management matter. Choose Deskreen for private local-network screen viewing and secondary-display use; choose another category option if your priority is a broader online meeting workflow rather than local browser viewing.
Deskreen pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Shares an entire screen or a single application window
- Supports multiple viewers, QR connection, and quality controls
- Free, open-source Community plan with offline local-network operation
- Where it doesn't
- Pro limits connections to five devices
- Teams costs $179.88 per year
- Viewing depends on a Wi-Fi or local-network connection
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