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Extron ShareLink Pro 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.

Extron ShareLink Pro

Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+2

ShareLink Pro is a free companion app for sharing mobile content on a room display, with options for open collaboration or moderator control. It is only useful with the required Extron presentation system.

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Optoma Display Share

Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+2

Display 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.

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The facts

	Extron ShareLink Pro	Optoma Display Share
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Android, iPhone, Mac, Web, Windows	Android, iPhone, Mac, Web, Windows
Lowest paid plan	Free or on request	Not published
Plans published	1	None
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	extron.com	optomausa.com
On screen sharing software	#6 of 30	#10 of 30

Extron ShareLink Pro: what it does well

Displays up to four pieces of content simultaneously.
Supports images, video, and device screen sharing.
Offers Collaboration and Moderator modes.
Extron says shared content is encrypted.
GVE can manage multiple units centrally.

What to know first

Requires an Extron ShareLink Pro presentation system.
Android connection uses the existing Wi-Fi network.

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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