Barco ClickShare vs CrankWheel

Barco ClickShare Conference connects a laptop to meeting-room audio and video equipment through a room base unit and a ClickShare Button. Users can join a video call with the room camera, microphone, and speakers, or start a meeting with one click through the Button or app; Barco says setup takes less than seven seconds. The system supports Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and Cisco Webex. Content sharing works from laptops, tablets, and smartphones through the mobile app or AirPlay, Miracast, and Google Cast. Compatible touchscreens allow annotation and blackboarding. The CX-20 is described for small rooms and huddle spaces, the CX-30 for small to medium rooms, and the CX-50 2nd generation for high-impact rooms. Desktop apps are available for Windows and macOS, while mobile sharing supports iOS and Android. XMS Cloud provides fleet configuration, monitoring, management, and analytics. Barco says ClickShare has configurable security, encryption, and verification mechanisms. Firmware updates are free, and there is no license cost. The listed Bar Pro plan costs $3,725 as a one-time purchase, excluding VAT, duties, and freight.

CrankWheel lets salespeople share a screen with prospects by sending a link through text message or email; viewers do not need to download software. Presenters can show a full screen, an application window, or a browser tab, and the service monitors viewer attention. Browser-based video calls use computer microphones, speakers, and webcams without participant downloads. Meetings and screencasts can be recorded, stored in the cloud, and downloaded locally. Users can also send personalized sales recordings by email with animated previews, divide them into segments, and track playbacks. Its Instant Demos widget captures website leads, can call an available agent, and routes leads to a CRM. Native CRM integrations include Zoho CRM, Salesforce, HubSpot CRM, HighLevel, Less Annoying CRM, and Insites. All customers have a REST API and Zapier integration. Plans include a free tier and Solo at $29 a month. The free plan allows one user, 15 meetings per month, three viewers per meeting, and one-week recording retention. CrankWheel is available on Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, Windows, and the web, as well as through an extension and API.