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RemotePointer vs Remote Touchpad: catalog facts
RemotePointerRemote Touchpad
Free

Free and open source under the GPL-3.0.

Free

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

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

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked October 1, 2026

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