AirDroid Cast vs AirServer

AirDroid Cast9.2Visit AirServer8.2Visit

Higher score AirDroid Cast #2 in Screen Sharing Software 9.2/10 Free plan · 3-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 2 of 3 features Visit AirDroid Cast

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AirServer #8 in Screen Sharing Software 8.2/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 2 of 3 features Visit AirServer

• AirDroid Cast fits best

  Broad device mirroring on a budget

• AirServer fits best

  Cross-standard display mirroring

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Side by side

Feature	AirDroid Cast 9.2/10 Visit ↗	AirServer 8.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	8.2
Ranking	#2 in Screen Sharing Software	#8 in Screen Sharing Software
Best for	Broad device mirroring on a budget	Cross-standard display mirroring
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	$19.99/yr	$99.99/device/yr
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	3 days	30 days
Free trial length	3 days	30 days
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android	Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support	Tickets, Docs	Email, Tickets, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features AirDroid Cast 2/3 · AirServer 2/3
Screen recording	✓	✓
Annotation tools	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Mobile screen sharing	✓	✓
Specs
Maximum participants	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Session duration limit	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Sharing mode	Browser and desktop	Desktop
Our review
Pros	Covers Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, web, and Android TV Supports QR code, cast code, USB, AirPlay, and remote casting Adds Android and iOS device control plus session recording	Supports AirPlay, Google Cast, and Miracast Works across Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android Includes recording, device management, reporting, and an API
Cons	Free casting is limited to devices on the same WLAN Device control starts with the Standard plan The trial requires a payment method	No free plan is available Consumer License allows one license per computer Surface Hub Edition uses annual billing
Our verdict	AirDroid Cast is screen-sharing software for mirroring Android, iOS, Windows, and macOS screens to computers, mobile devices, TVs, or web browsers. It is aimed at individual and business users handling presentations, teaching, meetings,… Read the review →	AirServer turns compatible Windows and Mac computers into receivers for AirPlay, Google Cast, and Miracast streams. It is designed for environments where people need to display content from iPhone, iPad, Android, Chromebook, Windows, or… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• AirDroid Cast — where it wins

  • Covers Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, web, and Android TV
  • Supports QR code, cast code, USB, AirPlay, and remote casting
  • Adds Android and iOS device control plus session recording

  Where it doesn't

  • Free casting is limited to devices on the same WLAN
  • Device control starts with the Standard plan
  • The trial requires a payment method

• AirServer — where it wins

  • Supports AirPlay, Google Cast, and Miracast
  • Works across Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android
  • Includes recording, device management, reporting, and an API

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan is available
  • Consumer License allows one license per computer
  • Surface Hub Edition uses annual billing

• AirDroid Cast9.2/10 · Free plan · 3-day trial

  A budget-friendly choice for mirroring phones and computers across many device types.

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• AirServer8.2/10 · 30-day trial

  A flexible receiver for mixed-device environments, with paid licensing and broad platform support.

  Visit AirServerFull verdict →