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AltDisplay vs DisplayNote Montage

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.

AltDisplay

Paid iPhoneWeb

AltDisplay offers browser-based sharing with voice, annotation, and recording. Its mobile limitations and Basic plan's participant and meeting-time caps matter for teams choosing a plan.

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DisplayNote Montage

Free trial AndroidiPhoneMac+2

Montage combines wireless sharing with moderator controls and several receiver deployment options. Consider the license-key requirement and device-dependent Touchback support when planning a setup.

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The facts

	AltDisplay	DisplayNote Montage
Free plan	Not published	A free trial
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	iPhone, Web	Android, iPhone, Mac, Web, Windows
Lowest paid plan	Basic: $9.99 a month	Free or on request
Plans published	3	1
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	altdisplay.app	displaynote.com
On screen sharing software	#23 of 30	#19 of 30

AltDisplay: what it does well

Hosts can share screens, windows, or browser tabs.
Invitations can be sent by email, SMS, or link.
Includes microphone support and a whiteboard.
Screen recording is listed as available.
No contracts; plans can be changed or canceled.

What to know first

Mobile browsers cannot host sessions.
Mobile screen sharing is not supported.
Basic limits meetings to five participants and 30 minutes.
Basic costs $9.99/mo.

DisplayNote Montage: what it does well

Supports AirPlay, Google Cast and Miracast
Browser sharing requires no installation
Moderators can preview shares before they appear
Standard in-room sharing does not require accounts
30-day trial requires no credit card

What to know first

A license key is needed to get started
Touchback support varies by device and connection method
No free plan is listed

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