AirServer vs Reflector 4
AirServer
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| Figure | AirServer | Reflector 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $8.33/mo | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 5 | 1 |
| Spec score · Screen Sharing Software | 8.5 (#6) | 8.4 (#7) |
| Headquarters | Reykjavík, Iceland | North Canton, Ohio, United States |
| Integrations | Connect 3 supports Google Cast playback from DRM-protected apps including Disney+, National Geographic and Amazon Prime. | Reflector works with AirParrot, which can connect to it using Quick Connect codes. |
| Intended users | The Business License is for internal use, while other commercial uses such as hospitality, showrooms, broadcasting and signage require contacting AirServer about Enterprise Licensing. | The maker offers volume licensing for schools, districts and organizations deploying Reflector to a business or school. |
| What it does | AirServer software turns a computer into a receiver for screen mirroring from compatible AirPlay, Google Cast and Miracast devices. | Reflector 4 is a wireless screen-mirroring and media-streaming receiver for Mac and Windows. |
Plans
AirServer
- 30-day trialFree
- Consumer License$19.99, paid once
- Business License$39.99, paid once
- AirServer for Surface Hub, 1-year license$99.99 a year
- Educational LicensePrice not published
In their own words
AirServer
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.
Reflector 4
Reflector 4 has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.