ScreenBeam vs AirServer

ScreenBeam8.4Visit AirServer8.2Visit

Higher score ScreenBeam #6 in Screen Sharing Software 8.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 3 features Visit ScreenBeam

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

• ScreenBeam fits best

  Free hybrid meeting room sharing

• AirServer fits best

  Cross-standard display mirroring

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Side by side

Feature	ScreenBeam 8.4/10 Visit ↗	AirServer 8.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.4	8.2
Ranking	#6 in Screen Sharing Software	#8 in Screen Sharing Software
Best for	Free hybrid meeting room sharing	Cross-standard display mirroring
Pricing model	Free	Paid
Starting price	Free plan	$99.99/device/yr
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	—	30 days
Deployment	Desktop	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Windows, macOS, iOS, Android	Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support	Docs	Email, Tickets, Docs
Integrations	8 integrations	7 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features ScreenBeam 2/3 · AirServer 2/3
Screen recording	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Annotation tools	✓ (best)	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	Desktop	Desktop
Our review
Pros	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	Supports AirPlay, Google Cast, and Miracast Works across Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android Includes recording, device management, reporting, and an API
Cons	ScreenBeam Conference requires compatible ScreenBeam receiver hardware The product is oriented toward room displays and receivers Centralized management applies to ScreenBeam receivers	No free plan is available Consumer License allows one license per computer Surface Hub Edition uses annual billing
Our verdict	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… 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

• 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

• 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

• ScreenBeam8.4/10 · Free plan

  A capable free option for hybrid rooms that already use compatible receivers.

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• AirServer8.2/10 · 30-day trial

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

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