What’s the difference between AirParrot and Airtame 2?
AirParrot vs Airtame 2
Airtame and AirParrot offer wireless screen sharing. Airtame provides a physical product (the receiver) that connects to an HDMI display (or VGA display with an adapter). AirParrot, on the other hand, is an app designed to let you send content to media receivers such as Chromecast and Apple TV. Therefore, AirParrot acts as supplementary software to an existing hardware setup.
Below we provide further comparison between Airtame 2 and AirParrot. Please note that all technical specifications are taken directly from AirParrot’s website.
| Airtame 2 | AirParrot 2 | |
| Powering | AC adapter or Power over Ethernet | – |
| Price* | $399 | $4.99-12.99 per user depending on the operating system |
| Connectivity | ||
| Windows | ✓ Airtame app (Miracast out Q1 2020) | ✓ AirParrot app |
| macOS | ✓ Airtame app + AirPlay | ✓ AirParrot app |
| Chromebook | ✓ Airtame app + Google Cast | ✓ AirParrot app |
| Linux | ✓ Airtame app + Google Cast | – |
| iOS | ✓ AirPay | ✓ AirParrot app |
| Android | ✓ Google Cast | ✓ AirParrot app |
| Sharing | ||
| Resolution | 1080p up to 60 fps | 1080p up to 30 fps |
| Presenter mode | ✓ Single window sharing | ✓ Extended desktop |
| One-to-many screen sharing | ✓ | – |
| Security | ||
| Works on enterprise networks | ✓ | – |
| Pin code connect | ✓ | ✓ Apple TV |
| Web Proxy support | ✓ | – |
| Device management | ||
| Bulk updates | ✓ Airtame Cloud | – |
| Remote updates | ✓ Airtame Cloud | – |
| Different access levels | ✓ Airtame Cloud | – |
| Digital signage | ||
| Websites | ✓ Airtame Cloud** | – |
| Videos | ✓ Airtame Cloud | – |
| Custom images | ✓ Airtame Cloud | – |
| Productivity apps and dashboards | ✓ Airtame Cloud | – |
| Calendar sync for room management | ✓ Airtame Cloud | – |
*VAT not included.
**Beginning in 2020, customers can choose between an annual ($120 per year per screen) or monthly plan ($12 per month per screen) for Airtame Cloud’s digital signage and other premium features. Device management in the cloud will remain available to all customers at no additional cost).
Why Airtame?
Airtame offers a single, unified solution for every screen and use case. It’s a scalable solution with a clear return on investment, including decreased meeting downtime and IT maintenance.
Internal and guest presenters can easily share their screen in an instant, improving the overall work and learning experience while encouraging productivity and engagement. Digital signage with Airtame Cloud further enables organizations to make the most of their screens.
Airtame is the perfect match for everyday presenters, IT administrators and managers.
More than 20,000 companies and educational institutions are using Airtame.
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This article was last edited on December 4th, 2019