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Remote Touchpad vs Sofa: catalog facts
Remote Touchpad	Sofa
Free Free and open source under the GPL-3.0 or later.	Free The desktop server is a direct download; mobile app pricing is not stated on the homepage.
Linux	macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
No app needed on the phone, just a browser Quick pairing by QR code	Ready-made controls for media players and browsers File browsing and opening from the phone
Controls input only and does not show the screen Phone and computer need to reach each other on the network	No Windows server Linux server needs a Debian-based distro with GNOME Shell
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: GPL-3.0-or-later	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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