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How Bavua Compares

An honest comparison with AirPlay, Miracast, Sidecar, Duet Display, and Spacedesk. See where each solution excels.

Feature
Bavua
Sidecar
Duet Display
AirPlay
Miracast
Spacedesk
Platform Support
macOS host
Windows host
Linux host
iPad client
Android client
Smart TV
Cross-ecosystem
Performance
Latency
<16ms
~30ms
40-80ms
~100ms
80-200ms
60-120ms
Max resolution
4K @ 120Hz
Native
1080p
4K @ 60Hz
1080p @ 60Hz
1080p
HDR support
Hardware encoding
Adaptive bitrate
Connectivity
Wireless (Wi-Fi)
USB wired
Cross-network (WAN)
No router needed
Features
Display extend
Display mirror
Input forwarding
Stylus support
App-specific capture
Multi-host
Security
End-to-end encryption
Zero-knowledge
Peer-to-peer
Pricing
Free tier
Starting price
$4.99/mo
Free
$3.99/mo
Free
Free
Free
Hardware required

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.