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