Extron ShareLink Pro vs Vivi

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.

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.