Barco ClickShare vs ScreenBeam
Barco ClickShare
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| Figure | Barco ClickShare | ScreenBeam |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 2 |
| Spec score · Screen Sharing Software | 9.0 (#2) | 7.6 (#21) |
| Founded | Barco states it was founded in 1934 in Poperinge, Belgium. | 2010 |
| Headquarters | Kortrijk, Belgium | San Jose, California, United States |
| Management | XMS Cloud provides a platform to install, configure, and manage a ClickShare fleet, with monitoring, management, and analytics features. | CMS Enterprise is included with the 1100 Plus and lets administrators monitor, manage, and update receivers. |
| Security | Barco says ClickShare offers configurable security levels, multiple layers of encryption, verification mechanisms, and frequent firmware updates. | The 1100 Plus lists IEEE 802.1x, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, PEAP-MSCHAPv2, and EAP-TLS authentication support. |
| Support and warranty | Barco states SmartCare is included with ClickShare Conference and Present units and provides five years of coverage upon device registration, plus an XMS management-platform license. | The 1100 Plus product page states a limited three-year manufacturer hardware warranty for products purchased after January 2, 2022. |
Plans
ScreenBeam
- ScreenBeam Administrative Tools BundlePriced on request
- ScreenBeam 1100 Plus Wireless Display Receiver$1,199.99, paid once
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.
ScreenBeam
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