scrcpy vs Termux
Both in Mobile — compared item by item
| scrcpy | Termux | |
|---|---|---|
| Stars | ★ 150.3k | ★ 61.3k |
| Language | C | Java |
| License | Apache-2.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-22 | 2026-09-16 |
| Usage | 💻 Desktop | 📱 Mobile app |
| Platforms | Android | Android |
| Category | Mobile | Mobile |
How to choose
- Only scrcpy supports a desktop app.
- Only Termux supports mobile.
- scrcpy has a clearly larger community (150.3k vs 61.3k), so answers, plugins and tutorials are easier to find.
- scrcpy was updated more recently (2026-09-22).
- Different licenses (Apache-2.0 vs GPL-3.0) — check the terms before commercial use.