Crestron AirMedia vs Airtame 2

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Crestron AirMedia vs Airtame 2

What’s the difference between Airtame 2 and Crestron’s AirMedia?

Airtame and Crestron offer wireless screen sharing. Both solutions provide a physical product (the receiver) which connects to an HDMI display (or VGA display with an adapter). 

The Crestron AM-200 and AM-300 models, like the Airtame 2, each support a single projector, TV or smartboard. Crestron’s DMPS3-4K-250-C can work with two displays, and the DMPS3-4K-350-C can support up to four. Here we provide further comparison between Airtame 2 and Crestron’s respective models (all running AirMedia 2 software). 

Please note that all technical specifications are taken directly from Crestron’s website. In cases where pricing is not directly listed online, we include the quoted reseller price.

Airtame 2 AM-200 AM-300 DMPS3-4K-250-C DMPS3-4K-350-C
Powering AC adapter or Power over Ethernet DC power supply or Power over Ethernet DC power supply DC power supply DC power supply
Price*
Cost of hardware $499 $1,800 $2,800 $8,800 $10,000
Cost of software Free Free Free Free Free
Cost of central management system Free Based on subscription plan Based on subscription plan Based on subscription plan Based on subscription plan
Cost of customer support Free Free Free Free Free
Cost of digital signage Subscription fee** Images only, based on Crestron Fusion plan Images only, based on Crestron Fusion plan Images only, based on Crestron Fusion plan Images only, based on Crestron Fusion plan
Connectivity
Windows Airtame app + Miracast AirMedia app (+ Miracast with extra adapter) AirMedia app (+ Miracast with extra adapter) AirMedia app (+ Miracast with extra adapter) AirMedia app (+ Miracast with extra adapter)
macOS Airtame app + AirPlay AirMedia app AirMedia app AirMedia app AirMedia app
Chromebook Airtame app + Google Cast
Linux Airtame app + Google Cast
iOS AirPlay AirMedia app AirMedia app AirMedia app AirMedia app
Android Google Cast + Miracast AirMedia app (audio not supported) AirMedia app (audio not supported) AirMedia app (audio not supported) AirMedia app (audio not supported)
Sharing
Resolution 1080p up to 60 fps 1080p up to 60 fps 1080p up to 60 fps 4K*** up to 60 fps 4K*** up to 60 fps
Presenter mode Single window sharing (app) + extended screen (Miracast) Extended desktop Extended desktop Extended desktop
One-to-many screen sharing
Touchback support With Miracast
Security
Works on enterprise networks
Pin code connect Miracast only Miracast only Miracast only Miracast only
Web Proxy support
Device management
Bulk updates Airtame Cloud Lite + Plus Crestron Fusion**** Crestron Fusion Crestron Fusion Crestron Fusion
Remote updates Airtame Cloud Lite + Plus Crestron Fusion Cloud Crestron Fusion Cloud Crestron Fusion Cloud Crestron Fusion Cloud
Different access levels Airtame Cloud Lite + Plus Crestron Fusion Crestron Fusion Crestron Fusion Crestron Fusion
Moderator mode Airtame Cloud Lite + Plus
Digital signage
Websites Airtame Cloud Lite + Plus
Custom images Airtame Cloud Lite + Plus
Videos Airtame Cloud Plus
Productivity apps and dashboards Airtame Cloud Plus
Calendar sync for room management Airtame Cloud Plus Crestron Fusion Crestron Fusion Crestron Fusion Crestron Fusion
Scheduled Content Airtame Cloud Plus
Power management
Sleep Schedule with CEC support Airtame Cloud Plus

*VAT not included.

**Customers can choose between an annual ($120 per year per screen) or a monthly plan ($12 per month per screen) for Airtame Cloud Plus. Device management and basic digital signage with Airtame Cloud Lite are available to all customers at no additional cost.

***While the higher-end Crestron models support up to 4K, the image will downscale if the TV, projector, or the client device is a lower resolution display.

****Both Crestron’s Fusion’s On-Premises and Fusion Cloud are payable according to a license fee.

Last edited on March 17th, 2023

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Airtame offers a combined solution for wireless screen sharing and digital signage. 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 screens in an instant, improving the overall work and learning experience while encouraging productivity and engagement. Digital signage with Airtame Cloud helps organizations make the most of their screens.

Airtame is the perfect match for everyday presenters, IT administrators, and managers.

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