Extron ShareLink Pro vs Screenleap

Extron ShareLink Pro is an app for sharing images, video, and device screens wirelessly to a room display through an Extron ShareLink Pro presentation system. The system can show up to four pieces of content at once. Collaboration mode allows any user to share, while Moderator mode gives a designated moderator control over who presents. The app supports Apple and Android smartphones and tablets; the system also works with macOS and Windows computers. Android devices connect through the existing Wi-Fi network. Extron says content sent between devices and the system is encrypted, and a Welcome Screen Display ID Code helps direct content to the intended display. Extron GVE can centrally manage setup, configuration, and firmware updates across multiple units. The app is free, but requires an Extron ShareLink Pro presentation system. It is listed for iOS, Android, macOS, web, and Windows. Extron lists 24-hour technical support at its Anaheim worldwide headquarters and says product pricing information is available to Extron Insider customers.

Screenleap lets people share a screen or camera with viewers who can join in a browser without installing software. Screen sharing is available through Windows and Mac apps, desktop browsers, and native iOS and Android apps. Meetings can use computer audio through the sharer’s microphone and speakers. Users can share computer control and let viewers point things out on screen, though those features require add-on software. Premium account users can record screen shares for later download, viewing, and sharing. Website integration adds screen sharing, video, audio, chat, and other live interaction to a site; the API can start live sessions without participant software. Integration requires HTTPS and a modern browser, and mobile or tablet visitors can view but not share through it. The Free plan costs nothing, runs 40 minutes per day, and allows up to 8 viewers. Basic costs $15 a month; Pro costs $31 a month; Company costs $1,539 a month. Screenleap says data is encrypted in transit and cleared from memory two minutes after a share ends.