Barco ClickShare vs DisplayNote Montage
Barco ClickShare
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| Figure | Barco ClickShare | DisplayNote Montage |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Spec score · Screen Sharing Software | 9.0 (#2) | 7.8 (#15) |
| Founded | Barco states it was founded in 1934 in Poperinge, Belgium. | 2012 |
| Headquarters | Kortrijk, Belgium | Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom |
| Security | Barco says ClickShare offers configurable security levels, multiple layers of encryption, verification mechanisms, and frequent firmware updates. | DisplayNote says session data is not retained after sharing ends, data in transit is encrypted, and Local Connections mode can restrict sharing to the local network segment. |
| What it does | ClickShare Conference is a wireless video conferencing system with a room base unit and a Button that connects a laptop to the room’s audio and video equipment. | Montage provides wireless screen sharing for classrooms, meeting spaces, and other shared spaces. |
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In their own words
Barco ClickShare
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.
DisplayNote Montage
DisplayNote Montage has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.