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Head-to-head · Screen Sharing Software

CrankWheel vs AirServer

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score CrankWheel #3 in Screen Sharing Software 8.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 3 features Visit CrankWheel
AirServer #8 in Screen Sharing Software 8.2/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 2 of 3 features Visit AirServer

CrankWheel leads on 1 check, AirServer on 1, and 1 is 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 scoreCrankWheel · 8.9/10
  • Free planonly CrankWheel
  • Free trialonly AirServer
  • Most featuresAirServer · 2 of 3

CrankWheel scores higher on our rubric for screen sharing software: 8.9 against 8.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #8.

CrankWheel offers free plan; AirServer doesn't. AirServer offers mobile screen sharing; CrankWheel doesn't. On sharing mode, CrankWheel gives you Browser and desktop where AirServer offers Desktop.

CrankWheel is the better fit for sales demos with engagement tracking. AirServer is the better fit for cross-standard display mirroring.

  • CrankWheel fits best

    Sales demos with engagement tracking

  • AirServer fits best

    Cross-standard display mirroring

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Side by side

Feature CrankWheel 8.9/10 Visit ↗ AirServer 8.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.9 8.2
Ranking #3 in Screen Sharing Software #8 in Screen Sharing Software
Best for Sales demos with engagement tracking Cross-standard display mirroring
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price $29/mo $99.99/device/yr
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial — 30 days
Money-back guarantee 30 days 7 days
Deployment Cloud, Browser extension Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, Chrome extension Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs Email, Tickets, Docs
Integrations 7 integrations 7 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features CrankWheel 1/3 · AirServer 2/3
Screen recording ✓ ✓
Annotation tools Not checked yet Not checked yet
Mobile screen sharing — ✓ (best)
Specs
Maximum participants 10 participants Not checked yet
Session duration limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Sharing mode Browser and desktop Desktop
Our review
Pros
  • 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.
  • Supports AirPlay, Google Cast, and Miracast
  • Works across Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android
  • Includes recording, device management, reporting, and an API
Cons
  • 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.
  • No free plan is available
  • Consumer License allows one license per computer
  • Surface Hub Edition uses annual billing
Our verdict

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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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…

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  1. CrankWheelScreen Sharing Software 8.9Free plan
  2. AirServerScreen Sharing Software 8.230-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • 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.

  • 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
  • CrankWheel8.9/10 · Free plan

    A sales-focused screen-sharing platform with engagement tracking, recording, and CRM integrations.

    Visit CrankWheelFull verdict →
  • AirServer8.2/10 · 30-day trial

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

    Visit AirServerFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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