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AirDroid Cast vs CrankWheel
Both stand on screen sharing software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3
AirDroid Cast offers several ways to send screens to computers and Android TV, with remote casting and phone control subject to plan or client limits. Check those limits against the devices and connection types you need.
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Free plan AndroidAPIExtension+5
CrankWheel combines link-based screen sharing with browser video calls, recording, and sales follow-up tools. The free plan is limited, and remote control requires the presenter to use Windows or macOS.
Visit CrankWheelThe facts
| AirDroid Cast | CrankWheel | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows | Android, API, Extension, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Basic: $1.67 a month | Solo: $29 a month |
| Plans published | 4 | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | airdroid.com | crankwheel.com |
| On screen sharing software | #1 of 30 | #3 of 30 |
AirDroid Cast: what it does well
- Supports local and remote casting
- Offers USB, AirPlay, QR code, and 9-digit code connections
- Can receive up to five wireless screens on Windows or Mac
- Supports device audio sharing and two-way audio
What to know first
- Free accounts cannot mirror over remote networks
- Free accounts are limited to one simultaneous login
- Web version cannot control phones
CrankWheel: what it does well
- Prospects can view shared screens without downloading software
- Supports full-screen, window, and browser-tab sharing
- Records meetings and screencasts for cloud storage
- REST API and Zapier are available on all plans
- Free plan includes one user
What to know first
- Free plan allows 15 meetings per month
- Free meetings are limited to three viewers
- Free recordings are retained for one week
- Mobile screen sharing is not available
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