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Vysor alternatives for Mac
The best free alternative to Vysor on a Mac is scrcpy. It's open source, has no ads, sends audio (which Vysor doesn't), and works over USB or Wi-Fi without a Pro plan. If you'd rather click than type commands, Escrcpy wraps scrcpy in an app. If you own a Samsung Galaxy, Deskbridge costs $12 once, with no subscription, and runs Samsung DeX as a desktop in a Mac window, with app windows, calls and notifications.
Why people look for a Vysor alternative
- No audio. Vysor shows the screen but doesn't send the phone's sound to the Mac.
- Ads and lower quality on the free tier. Higher resolution, wireless, and drag-and-drop file transfer are Pro features.
- A subscription for basics. Plenty of people only want a sharp, wireless mirror and don't want to pay monthly for it.
Side by side
| Vysor | scrcpy | Deskbridge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Free with ads. Pro is paid | Free | $12 once |
| Audio | No | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless | Pro | Yes | Yes |
| Drag files to the phone | Pro | Yes (into Downloads) | Yes (opens the share sheet) |
| Samsung DeX desktop | No | Yes, with --new-display flags | Yes, opens automatically |
| Phone apps in their own windows | No | One per command | Yes, from a search box |
| Notifications and call banners | No | No | Yes |
| Setup | App | Terminal | App |
Switching from Vysor to scrcpy in two minutes
- Leave USB debugging on. Vysor needed it too, so it's probably already enabled.
- Install scrcpy:
brew install scrcpy. - Quit Vysor so it releases the connection, then run
scrcpy. Add--turn-screen-offto keep the phone's screen dark while you mirror.
When Deskbridge is the better pick
If your phone is a Galaxy with One UI 8 or later, you can do more than mirror it. Deskbridge opens Samsung DeX, a full desktop with a taskbar and resizable windows, in a Mac window you can make any size. Your phone's apps can also pop out into their own Mac windows. Pay once and it's yours, including updates. Check if your phone works.
FAQ
Is scrcpy safe?
Yes. scrcpy is open source, made by Genymobile, the company behind the Genymotion Android emulator, and widely used by Android developers. It installs nothing permanent on the phone and sends no data anywhere.
Does Vysor work on Apple silicon Macs?
Vysor offers a Mac app. scrcpy and Deskbridge both run natively on Apple silicon and Intel Macs.
Is there a Vysor alternative without a subscription?
scrcpy is free. Deskbridge is a one-time $12 purchase with a 7-day free trial.
Pay once, use DeX on your Mac
Free for 7 days, then $12 once. No subscription.