AirDroid Cast vs Screenleap

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.

Screenleap lets people share a screen or camera with viewers who can join in a browser without installing software. Screen sharing is available through Windows and Mac apps, desktop browsers, and native iOS and Android apps. Meetings can use computer audio through the sharer’s microphone and speakers. Users can share computer control and let viewers point things out on screen, though those features require add-on software. Premium account users can record screen shares for later download, viewing, and sharing. Website integration adds screen sharing, video, audio, chat, and other live interaction to a site; the API can start live sessions without participant software. Integration requires HTTPS and a modern browser, and mobile or tablet visitors can view but not share through it. The Free plan costs nothing, runs 40 minutes per day, and allows up to 8 viewers. Basic costs $15 a month; Pro costs $31 a month; Company costs $1,539 a month. Screenleap says data is encrypted in transit and cleared from memory two minutes after a share ends.