AirServer vs Airtame

AirServer turns a computer into a receiver for screen mirroring from compatible AirPlay, Google Cast, and Miracast devices. Receiver software is listed for Windows, Mac, Xbox, Surface Hub, and Embedded Linux, while the platform listing also includes Android, iOS, and Linux. AirServer Connect for iOS discovers receivers across subnets, and its Android app adds AirPlay mirroring. Connect 3 combines AirPlay 2, Google Cast, and Miracast in one receiver, supporting up to 12 simultaneous 1080p sessions at 60 FPS, with unlimited sessions beyond that. It supports Google Cast playback from DRM-protected apps including Disney+, National Geographic, and Amazon Prime. Sessions stay local, and 802.1X protection is supported. Central management, reporting, and updates require no subscription fee; offline updates can use USB. Most licenses are one-time purchases. Consumer pricing is $19.99 once, business is $39.99 once, and Surface Hub is $99.99 per year.

Airtame provides shared-screen tools for hybrid conferencing, screen sharing, and digital signage. Users can share a browser tab, window, or full screen from a laptop, tablet, or phone, including from a browser without installing an app. Signage supports scheduled content, playlists, and vertical layouts, with integrations for Google Slides, PowerPoint, Canva, and Power BI. Emergency alerts can interrupt sharing and calls and connect to external systems through CAP or a JSON payload. Airtame Cloud supports remote screen access, scheduled power management and firmware updates, screen grouping, and offline alerts. Core includes screen sharing and digital signage; Hybrid adds video conferencing, but is unavailable for Airtame Go and Airtame 2. Core costs $120 a year and Hybrid costs $300 a year, each with a 30-day trial. Airtame Go costs $499, paid once and includes a three-year Core license, Signage Stick, and three-year warranty. Airtame 3 Hybrid costs $1,299, paid once and includes a three-year Hybrid license, Airtame 3 device, and three-year warranty. Airtame says device streams stay on the local network. Its Cloud security notice describes TLS 1.2 or higher for communications and AES-256 encryption for the production database.