Intel Unite vs Airtame 2
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Intel Unite Alternative
What’s the difference between Intel Unite and Airtame 2?
Airtame products offer a more feature-rich and versatile solution compared to Intel Unite. Airtame provides both hardware and virtual options, while Intel Unite lacks hardware support and has been discontinued.
With Airtame, users benefit from advanced remote management features like bulk device management, scheduled firmware updates, and device alerts. These are not available in Intel Unite. Airtame also supports multiple screen-sharing protocols such as Miracast, Airplay, and Google Cast, making it more flexible for users to share content from different devices.
In hybrid conferencing, Airtame Hub + Hybrid and Virtual Airtame + Hybrid stand out by integrating popular tools like Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and Google Meet—something Intel Unite doesn’t offer.
Airtame also includes support for video and audio peripherals, and its digital signage features include 4K resolution and third-party integrations, which Intel Unite lacks. Overall, Airtame provides more functionality, flexibility, and future-proofing, making it a stronger choice for businesses.
| Airtame 2 | Intel Unite | |
|---|---|---|
| Powering | AC adapter or Power over Ethernet | AC adapter |
| Price* | ||
| Cost of hardware | $499 (one-time cost per Airtame 2) | Cost of hub varies** |
| Cost of end-user application | Free | Free |
| Cost of central management system | Cloud Lite: freeCloud Plus: $12 per screen per month or $120 per screen per year if paid annually | On-premises software: freeIntel Unite Cloud Service: paidFor subscription up to 500 hub devices: $40 annual cost per hub deviceSubscription for unlimited hub devices (500+): $20,000 annual cost for all hub devices |
| Connectivity | ||
| Windows | Airtame app + Miracast | Intel Unite app |
| macOS | Airtame app + AirPlay | Intel Unite app |
| Chromebook | Airtame app + Google Cast | Intel Unite app |
| Linux | Airtame app + Google Cast | Intel Unite app |
| iOS | AirPlay | Intel Unite app |
| Android | Google Cast + Miracast | Intel Unite app |
| Sharing | ||
| Resolution | 1080p up to 60 fps | 4K* up to 60 fps |
| Presenter mode | Single window sharing (app) + extended desktop (Miracast) | Extended desktop |
| One-to-many screen sharing | ||
| Touchback support | With Miracast | |
| Security | ||
| Works on enterprise networks | ||
| Pin code connect | ||
| Web Proxy support | ||
| Device management | ||
| Bulk updates | Free with Intel Unite’s on-premises software | |
| Remote updates | Free with Intel Unite’s on-premises software | |
| Different access levels | Free with Intel Unite’s on-premises software | |
| Moderator mode | ||
| Digital signage | ||
| Websites | Available with version 4.x of the Intel Unite software | |
| Custom images | Available with version 4.x of the Intel Unite software | |
| Videos | ||
| Productivity apps and dashboards | Available with version 4.x of the Intel Unite software | |
| Calendar sync for room management | Available with version 4.x of the Intel Unite software | |
| Scheduled Content | ||
| Power management | ||
| Sleep Schedule with CEC support | ||
*All prices excluding VAT.
**A “hub” is a small computer that is physically connected to a TV or projector, acting as the receiver for an Intel Unite session. The price of the hub can vary depending on which mini-computer is chosen to serve as the hub.
* While Intel Unite can support up to 4K, the actual resolution will depend on the capabilities of the source (mobile device or computer).
Last edited on July 13th, 2026