DuoDesk vs 1Remote
Device integration and remote session management compared
DuoDesk links computers and Android phones for shared screens, input, files, and phone features. 1Remote organizes and launches remote sessions on Windows; the main difference is device-to-device collaboration versus managing connections to remote machines and services.
DuoDesk: Connect Computers and Phones as One Desk
DuoDesk is an Electron-based app that links Mac, Windows, Linux and Android devices for shared screens, apps, files, clipboard, input and phone features. Devices connect directly over a local network, USB, Bluetooth or Wi-Fi Direct, without accounts or cloud relay.
1Remote: Manage Remote Sessions on Windows
1Remote is a Windows remote session manager and launcher built with C# and WPF. It brings RDP, SSH, VNC, Telnet, file-transfer sessions and more into one configurable desktop app.
| DuoDesk | 1Remote | |
|---|---|---|
| Language | JavaScript | C# |
| License | GPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Stars | 204 | 6.1k |
| Forks | 37 | 505 |
| Last analyzed | Nov 1, 2026 | Oct 17, 2026 |
Key differences
- DuoDesk connects Mac, Windows, Linux, and Android devices, while 1Remote is a Windows app for managing remote sessions.
- DuoDesk shares screens, mouse and keyboard input, files, and phone features through direct device connections; 1Remote brings protocols such as RDP, SSH, VNC, Telnet, SFTP, and FTP into one launcher.
- DuoDesk is built with JavaScript and Electron, while 1Remote uses C# and WPF.
- Both projects use GPL-3.0, so review the license obligations before distributing modified versions.
- DuoDesk is a newer project whose measured contribution activity is mostly from one person; 1Remote has regular commits and releases and contributors beyond its lead, though most code contributions are also concentrated in one person.
Choose DuoDesk if you…
- need to share screens, input, files, or clipboard contents directly between computers and Android devices.
- want to access phone calls, texts, photos, or camera features from a computer.
- need cross-device connections over a local network, USB, Bluetooth, or Wi-Fi Direct without an account or cloud relay.
Choose 1Remote if you…
- need a Windows app to organize and launch remote sessions across multiple protocols.
- want to manage file-transfer connections alongside remote desktop and other sessions.
- need RDP features such as multi-monitor and HiDPI support, or want to import connections from mRemoteNG.
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