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Remote Touchpad vs RemotePointer: catalog facts
Remote TouchpadRemotePointer
Free

Free and open source under the GPL-3.0 or later.

Free

Free and open source under the GPL-3.0.

Linux Android
  • No app needed on the phone, just a browser
  • Quick pairing by QR code
  • Touchpad and keyboard control from a phone
  • Motion-controlled laser pointer for presentations
  • Controls input only and does not show the screen
  • Phone and computer need to reach each other on the network
  • Requires the separate RemotePointer Server on the computer
  • Controls input only and does not show the computer screen
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: GPL-3.0-or-later License: GPL-3.0
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 1, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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