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Remote Touchpad vs SSH Remote: catalog facts
Remote TouchpadSSH Remote
Free

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

Free

Free and open source under GPL-3.0-or-later, with optional donations.

Linux Android
  • No app needed on the phone, just a browser
  • Quick pairing by QR code
  • Every button's command is configurable
  • Mouse and keyboard control
  • Controls input only and does not show the screen
  • Phone and computer need to reach each other on the network
  • Target machine needs an SSH server and an input tool such as xdotool
  • No screen view; it sends commands rather than mirroring the display
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: GPL-3.0-or-later License: GPL-3.0-or-later
No account needed No account 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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