A Duet Display Alternative With No Subscription
Duet Display is a solid way to use an iPad or Android tablet as a second screen for your Mac or Windows PC, but its monthly subscription can add up over time. Any Display does the same job without a subscription. Start free with an ad-supported version, then buy Pro once to remove ads and use two devices. It supports both iPad and Android, connects wirelessly over the same Wi-Fi, or via direct USB when you want the lowest latency. No extra hardware required.
Start Any Display for FreeHere's a side-by-side look at how Any Display and Duet Display compare. Both let you use a tablet as a second screen without extra gear, but the biggest difference is in how you pay.
| Feature | Any Display | Duet Display |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free to start, one-time Pro purchase | About $4–6 per month subscription |
| Subscription | No subscription — pay once and you're done | Monthly or yearly subscription required |
| Android support | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi + USB connection | Both wireless Wi-Fi and direct USB | Both wireless Wi-Fi and direct USB |
| Supported platforms | Server: Mac, Windows / Client: iPad, Android | iOS, Android, Mac, Windows |
| Extra hardware | Not needed | Not needed |
- Is Any Display really free to use?
- Yes. The ad-supported free version gives you all the core features with no limits. If you want to remove ads and use up to two devices, you can buy Pro with a single one-time payment. There's no monthly subscription.
- Is the latency as low as Duet Display?
- Any Display uses low-latency WebRTC H.264 streaming. It's smooth even over Wi-Fi, but for the lowest possible latency we recommend connecting directly over USB.
- Can I use an Android tablet as a second screen?
- Yes. In addition to iPad, Android tablets can act as a second screen for your Mac or Windows PC, with screen extend, mirroring, and touch input all supported.
- Do I have to connect over USB?
- No. If your computer and tablet are on the same Wi-Fi network, they connect wirelessly with no cable. USB is an option for when you want lower latency or a more stable connection.
- What should I do if it won't connect?
- First make sure your computer and tablet are on the same Wi-Fi network. If it still won't connect, try a direct USB connection or check that the app is allowed through your firewall — that resolves most cases.
- Which operating systems are supported?
- The server runs on macOS (Apple Silicon and Intel) and Windows, and the client supports iPad (iPadOS) and Android tablets.