How Bavua Compares
An honest comparison with AirPlay, Miracast, Sidecar, Duet Display, and Spacedesk. See where each solution excels.
The Verdict
Bavua vs Sidecar
Sidecar is excellent if you're Mac+iPad only. Bavua extends this to every platform with lower latency and more features.
Bavua vs Duet Display
Duet pioneered software second displays. Bavua offers 4x lower wireless latency, 4K support, and cross-network streaming.
Bavua vs AirPlay
AirPlay mirrors to Apple TVs. Bavua extends your desktop to any device with input forwarding and stylus support.
Bavua vs Miracast
Miracast is protocol-level with inconsistent device support. Bavua provides a unified, encrypted experience across all platforms.
Bavua vs Spacedesk
Spacedesk is free and Windows-only. Bavua adds macOS/Linux hosts, hardware encoding, encryption, and sub-16ms latency.
Why Bavua Wins
No other solution combines cross-platform support, sub-16ms latency, 4K streaming, full input forwarding, and end-to-end encryption. Bavua is the only tool that works across every ecosystem.
Ready to Switch?
Bavua installs in under a minute. No hardware required. No ecosystem lock-in. Start free and upgrade when you're ready.