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Head-to-head · Screen Sharing Software

CrankWheel vs ScreenBeam

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

CrankWheel leads on 0 checks, ScreenBeam on 1, and 3 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 scoreCrankWheel · 8.9/10
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresScreenBeam · 2 of 3

CrankWheel scores higher on our rubric for screen sharing software: 8.9 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #6.

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

CrankWheel is the better fit for sales demos with engagement tracking. ScreenBeam is the better fit for free hybrid meeting room sharing.

  • CrankWheel fits best

    Sales demos with engagement tracking

  • ScreenBeam fits best

    Free hybrid meeting room sharing

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Side by side

Feature CrankWheel 8.9/10 Visit ↗ ScreenBeam 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.9 8.4
Ranking #3 in Screen Sharing Software #6 in Screen Sharing Software
Best for Sales demos with engagement tracking Free hybrid meeting room sharing
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free
Starting price $29/mo Free plan
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Browser extension Desktop
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, Chrome extension Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs Docs
Integrations 7 integrations 8 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features CrankWheel 1/3 · ScreenBeam 2/3
Screen recording ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Annotation tools Not checked yet ✓ (best)
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.
  • 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
  • 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.
  • ScreenBeam Conference requires compatible ScreenBeam receiver hardware
  • The product is oriented toward room displays and receivers
  • Centralized management applies to ScreenBeam receivers
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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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. CrankWheelScreen Sharing Software 8.9Free plan
  2. ScreenBeamScreen Sharing Software 8.4Free plan

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.

  • 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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