| Feature | Mirage | Sidecar |
|---|---|---|
| Streaming protocol | Twill (source-available) | Proprietary (closed) |
| Max refresh rate | 120Hz ProMotion | 60Hz |
| Max resolution | 6K+ | Retina (device native) |
| Window streaming | Up to 8 windows | ✕ |
| Audio streaming | Stereo, 5.1, Lossless | ✕ |
| Remote / VPN access | Tailscale, OpenVPN | ✕ |
| Headless Mac support | ✓ | ✕ |
| Encryption | AES-256-GCM | Encrypted (proprietary) |
| 10-bit color (Display P3) | ✓ | ✕ |
| Remote wake & unlock | ✓ | ✕ |
| Same iCloud account required | No | Yes |
| Apple Pencil | ✓ | ✓ |
| Apple Vision Pro | ✓ | ✓ |
| Price | Free / Pro $4.99/mo | Free |
Mirage streams at 120Hz with audio, works over VPN, and runs on headless Macs without a monitor attached. Sidecar is free, built into macOS, and limited to 60Hz LAN-only mirroring with no audio. Both support Apple Pencil.
Mirage's free tier includes 720p streaming at 60Hz with one window. Pro ($4.99/month, $39/year, or $119 lifetime) unlocks 120Hz, 10-bit color, up to 8 windows, VPN access, and encryption.
Your Mac, on every screen.
Download Mirage free on the App Store. Available for macOS, iOS, iPadOS, and visionOS.
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