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Head-to-head · Screen Sharing Software

AirDroid Cast vs CrankWheel

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
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
CrankWheel #3 in Screen Sharing Software 8.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 3 features Visit CrankWheel

AirDroid Cast leads on 1 check, CrankWheel on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreAirDroid Cast · 9.2/10
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialonly AirDroid Cast
  • Most featuresAirDroid Cast · 2 of 3

AirDroid Cast scores higher on our rubric for screen sharing software: 9.2 against 8.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #3.

AirDroid Cast offers mobile screen sharing; CrankWheel doesn't.

AirDroid Cast is the better fit for broad device mirroring on a budget. CrankWheel is the better fit for sales demos with engagement tracking.

  • AirDroid Cast fits best

    Broad device mirroring on a budget

  • CrankWheel fits best

    Sales demos with engagement tracking

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Side by side

Feature AirDroid Cast 9.2/10 Visit ↗ CrankWheel 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 8.9
Ranking #2 in Screen Sharing Software #3 in Screen Sharing Software
Best for Broad device mirroring on a budget Sales demos with engagement tracking
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $19.99/yr $29/mo
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial 3 days —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Cloud, Browser extension
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, Chrome extension
Support Tickets, Docs Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features AirDroid Cast 2/3 · CrankWheel 1/3
Screen recording ✓ ✓
Annotation tools Not checked yet Not checked yet
Mobile screen sharing ✓ (best) —
Specs
Maximum participants Not checked yet 10 participants
Session duration limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Sharing mode Browser and desktop Browser and 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
  • Viewer engagement monitoring supports follow-up after demos.
  • Browser and desktop sharing works across major operating systems.
  • CRM, Zapier, lead capture, recording, and remote control are included.
Cons
  • Free casting is limited to devices on the same WLAN
  • Device control starts with the Standard plan
  • The trial requires a payment method
  • Presenters do not have a mobile app for screen sharing.
  • The Free plan limits meetings to 15 per month and 3 viewers.
  • Team 100 allows up to 100 meetings per month.
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,…

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CrankWheel is a browser-based screen-sharing and video platform for sales teams, agents, and other customer-facing staff. Presenters can share browser tabs, application windows, or full screens, while viewers join through a link without…

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  1. AirDroid CastScreen Sharing Software 9.2Free plan · 3-day trial
  2. CrankWheelScreen Sharing Software 8.9Free plan

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

  • CrankWheel — where it wins

    • Viewer engagement monitoring supports follow-up after demos.
    • Browser and desktop sharing works across major operating systems.
    • CRM, Zapier, lead capture, recording, and remote control are included.

    Where it doesn't

    • Presenters do not have a mobile app for screen sharing.
    • The Free plan limits meetings to 15 per month and 3 viewers.
    • Team 100 allows up to 100 meetings per month.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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