AirDroid Cast vs CrankWheel

AirDroid Cast shares phone and computer screens with larger displays and can let users control mobile devices from a computer. Wireless connections use a QR code, a 9-digit code, or AirPlay; USB can cast mobile devices to computers. Casting works over local Wi-Fi or remotely over Wi-Fi or cellular networks, with device audio sharing and two-way audio. Wireless casting can receive up to five device screens at once on one Windows or Mac computer. The product also supports screen recording and mobile screen sharing, and can cast to Android TV running Android 5.0 or higher. It is available for Android, iOS, macOS, web, and Windows. The web version cannot control phones; that requires the desktop client. A free account supports same-WLAN casting and one simultaneous login, but not remote-network mirroring. Paid plans add capabilities at different levels. Pricing is listed as a free plan, paid from $1.67/mo (annual), with a 3-day trial. The maker says remote sessions use end-to-end AES encryption and do not store transmitted content on its server.

CrankWheel lets salespeople share a screen with prospects by sending a link through text message or email; viewers do not need to download software. Presenters can show a full screen, an application window, or a browser tab, and the service monitors viewer attention. Browser-based video calls use computer microphones, speakers, and webcams without participant downloads. Meetings and screencasts can be recorded, stored in the cloud, and downloaded locally. Users can also send personalized sales recordings by email with animated previews, divide them into segments, and track playbacks. Its Instant Demos widget captures website leads, can call an available agent, and routes leads to a CRM. Native CRM integrations include Zoho CRM, Salesforce, HubSpot CRM, HighLevel, Less Annoying CRM, and Insites. All customers have a REST API and Zapier integration. Plans include a free tier and Solo at $29 a month. The free plan allows one user, 15 meetings per month, three viewers per meeting, and one-week recording retention. CrankWheel is available on Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, Windows, and the web, as well as through an extension and API.