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AirServer vs Optoma Display Share
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.
Choose AirServer for computer-based screen mirroring across AirPlay, Google Cast and Miracast, especially when Connect 3’s local sessions and management features fit your needs. Personal use has a one-time Consumer License, while other commercial uses beyond internal business use require contacting AirServer about Enterprise Licensing.
Visit AirServerDisplay Share combines screen mirroring, document viewing and multi-source projection for classrooms and business settings. Check the local-network requirement and the Android audio limitation if those matter to your setup.
Visit Optoma Display ShareThe facts
| AirServer | Optoma Display Share | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Windows | Android, iPhone, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | AirServer for Surface Hub, 1-year license: $99.99 a year | Not published |
| Plans published | 5 | None |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | airserver.com | optomausa.com |
| On screen sharing software | #14 of 30 | #10 of 30 |
AirServer: what it does well
- Connect 3 combines AirPlay 2, Google Cast and Miracast.
- Supports up to 12 simultaneous 1080p sessions at 60 FPS.
- Connect 3 sessions remain local rather than going over the Internet.
- Free central management, reporting and software updates for Connect 3.
- Offline updates can be installed using a USB flash drive.
What to know first
- There is no free plan; the trial lasts 30 days.
- The Business License is for internal use only.
- Surface Hub licensing is billed yearly.
Optoma Display Share: what it does well
- Connects up to 40 devices simultaneously
- Projects up to four sources in split screen
- Supports annotation and saved presentation images
- Display Share 2 supports AirPlay, Miracast and Google Cast
What to know first
- Wi-Fi station mode requires the same local network
- Android audio-only support requires Android 10+ and some Google apps
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