AirServer vs ScreenBeam
AirServer
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| Figure | AirServer | ScreenBeam |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $8.33/mo | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 5 | 2 |
| Spec score · Screen Sharing Software | 8.5 (#6) | 7.6 (#21) |
| Headquarters | Reykjavík, Iceland | San Jose, California, United States |
| Integrations | Connect 3 supports Google Cast playback from DRM-protected apps including Disney+, National Geographic and Amazon Prime. | Administrative Tools Alert+ integrates with Raptor Technologies, Centegix, Singlewire InformaCast, and CrisisGo. |
| Management | Connect 3 central management and reporting are free, with no additional fees or subscription models required. | CMS Enterprise is included with the 1100 Plus and lets administrators monitor, manage, and update receivers. |
| Support and warranty | Connect 3 has a standard two-year warranty and lists support in English, French, German, Italian and Spanish. | The 1100 Plus product page states a limited three-year manufacturer hardware warranty for products purchased after January 2, 2022. |
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
ScreenBeam
- ScreenBeam Administrative Tools BundlePriced on request
- ScreenBeam 1100 Plus Wireless Display Receiver$1,199.99, paid once
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.
ScreenBeam
ScreenBeam has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.