AirServer vs Vivi

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.

Vivi brings classroom instruction, campus communications, and school safety into one platform designed for schools. Teachers can wirelessly share content to classroom displays and stream instruction to student devices. Schools can send targeted text and video announcements to displays, including live video on their internal network, and centrally manage digital signage with scheduled, location-targeted content. Emergency alerts can reach connected displays and staff devices; staff acknowledgment is mandatory and an incident record is auditable. The alert system can connect by API to existing emergency management and mass-notification systems. A classroom can use a Vivi Display Box per display or the software-only Vivi Display App on supported interactive panels. The per-classroom subscription includes hardware, software, updates, support, training, and warranty. Screen-mirroring traffic stays on the local network, while cloud features such as authentication, signage sync, and emergency functions need internet access. Vivi is available on Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, web, Windows, and as an extension. Pricing is on request, with a 30-day trial; there is no free plan.