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24 alternatives to WinCommander

Windows for Android turning tablet into laptop replacement

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. WinCommander launched in 2018; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1UA
   Use an old tablet as an extra monitor▲281

   but only for terminal and curses apps

   2023 · github.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Surface Pro 3 ▲61

   The tablet that can replace your laptop

   2014 · its alternatives →

3. 3WU
   Weylus – Use your tablet as graphic tablet/touch screen on Linux▲176

   2020 · github.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Microsoft Surface Pro▲118

   Microsoft’s new tablet / laptop hybrid

   2017 · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Surface Pro 9▲83

   The latest tablet-laptop combination from Microsoft

   2022 · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Microsoft Surface Book 2▲148

   The new, more powerful, Surface Book

   2017 · its alternatives →

7. 7
   FIn▲74

   Make Your Palm As A Touch Interface

   2014 · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Surface Book▲175

   The ultimate laptop by Microsoft

   2015 · its alternatives →

9. 9
   New iPad Pro (2020)▲507

   Apple's newest tablet, aimed to replace laptops

   2020 · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Astropad Mini▲107

    A graphics tablet in your pocket

    2015 · its alternatives →

11. 11
    reMarkable 2▲21

    The next-generation paper tablet.

    2020 · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Lok Board▲125

    Experience desktop class efficiency on your iPad

    2024 · its alternatives →

13. 13
    EDGE▲167

    The first modular work from home kit

    2021 · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Screen▲133

    Seamlessly manage the electronic devices your family uses

    2016 · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Notebook for Windows▲129

    The beautifully simple note-taking app, now on Windows.

    2019 · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Astropad Studio▲123

    Go beyond a graphics tablet

    2017 · its alternatives →

17. 17
    DesktopApps.fun▲65

    Use your favorite web apps as desktop apps for fun & profit

    2023 · its alternatives →

18. 18
    browsr▲161

    because tabs slow you down.

    2025 · browsr.app · its alternatives →

19. 19
    DroidDesktop▲6

    Turn your Android into a real multitasking desktop

    2025 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Tabl▲114

    A multi-player web browser

    2024 · its alternatives →

21. 21
    PhoneBook▲65

    Turn any Smartphone into a Laptop Computer

    2019 · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Surface Go 2▲88

    A perfectly portable tablet

    2020 · its alternatives →

23. 23
    The Marvel VR Headset▲121

    The Virtual Reality headset that can replace your laptop

    2016 · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Photoshop Sketch▲84

    Create stunning, expressive drawings on your tablet

    2014 · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →