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Head-to-head · Screen Sharing Software

AirDroid Cast vs ScreenBeam

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 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
ScreenBeam #6 in Screen Sharing Software 8.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 3 features Visit ScreenBeam

AirDroid Cast leads on 0 checks, ScreenBeam on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 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

AirDroid Cast scores higher on our rubric for screen sharing software: 9.2 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #6.

On sharing mode, AirDroid Cast gives you Browser and desktop where ScreenBeam offers Desktop.

AirDroid Cast is the better fit for broad device mirroring on a budget. ScreenBeam is the better fit for free hybrid meeting room sharing.

  • AirDroid Cast fits best

    Broad device mirroring on a budget

  • ScreenBeam fits best

    Free hybrid meeting room sharing

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Side by side

Feature AirDroid Cast 9.2/10 Visit ↗ ScreenBeam 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 8.4
Ranking #2 in Screen Sharing Software #6 in Screen Sharing Software
Best for Broad device mirroring on a budget Free hybrid meeting room sharing
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free
Starting price $19.99/yr Free plan
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial 3 days —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Desktop
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support Tickets, Docs Docs
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features AirDroid Cast 2/3 · ScreenBeam 2/3
Screen recording ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Annotation tools Not checked yet ✓ (best)
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
  • Free wireless sharing across Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android
  • Supports Miracast, AirPlay, Google Cast, and major meeting platforms
  • Adds extended desktops, BYOM, management, touch, and annotation
Cons
  • Free casting is limited to devices on the same WLAN
  • Device control starts with the Standard plan
  • The trial requires a payment method
  • ScreenBeam Conference requires compatible ScreenBeam receiver hardware
  • The product is oriented toward room displays and receivers
  • Centralized management applies to ScreenBeam receivers
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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ScreenBeam is a wireless display and collaboration platform for schools, higher-education institutions, businesses, and hybrid meeting spaces. It supports wireless screen mirroring and presentation from Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android…

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  1. AirDroid CastScreen Sharing Software 9.2Free plan · 3-day trial
  2. ScreenBeamScreen Sharing Software 8.4Free 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

  • ScreenBeam — where it wins

    • Free wireless sharing across Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android
    • Supports Miracast, AirPlay, Google Cast, and major meeting platforms
    • Adds extended desktops, BYOM, management, touch, and annotation

    Where it doesn't

    • ScreenBeam Conference requires compatible ScreenBeam receiver hardware
    • The product is oriented toward room displays and receivers
    • Centralized management applies to ScreenBeam receivers

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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