What’s the difference between Kramer VIA Go and Airtame?
Kramer VIA Go vs Airtame 2
Airtame and Kramer offer wireless screen sharing. Both solutions provide a physical product (the receiver) which connects to an HDMI display (or VGA display with an adapter). Here we provide a feature comparison between Airtame 2 and Kramer VIA Go.
Please note that all technical specifications are taken directly from Kramer’s website. In cases where pricing is not directly listed online, we include the quoted reseller price.
| Airtame 2 | Kramer VIA Go | |
| Powering | AC adapter or Power over Ethernet | DC power supply |
| Price* | ||
| Cost of hardware | $399 | $596 |
| Cost of firmware and software updates | – | License required for bulk updates |
| Device management | – | License required |
| Digital signage | Monthly cost per screen* | License required |
| Connectivity | ||
| Windows | ✓ Airtame app (Miracast out Q1 2020) | ✓ VIA app |
| macOS | ✓ Airtame app + AirPlay | ✓ VIA app + AirPlay |
| Chromebook | ✓ Airtame app + Google Cast | ✓ VIA app |
| Linux | ✓ Airtame app | – |
| iOS | ✓ AirPay | ✓ VIA app + AirPlay |
| Android | ✓ Google Cast | ✓ VIA app |
| Sharing | ||
| Resolution | 1080p up to 60 fps | 1080p up to 60 fps |
| Presenter mode | ✓ Single window sharing | ✓ Extended desktop (Windows + macOS) |
| One-to-many screen sharing | ✓ desktop app | – |
| Security | ||
| Works on enterprise networks | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pin code connect | ✓ | – |
| Web Proxy support | ✓ | – |
| Device management | ||
| Bulk updates | ✓ Airtame Cloud | ✓ With license |
| Remote updates | ✓ Airtame Cloud | – |
| Different access levels | ✓ Airtame Cloud | ✓ |
| Digital signage | ||
| Websites | ✓ Airtame Cloud | ✓ With license |
| Videos | ✓ Airtame Cloud | ✓ With license |
| Custom images | ✓ Airtame Cloud | ✓ With license |
| 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 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.
Contact us to learn more.
This article was last edited on December 4th, 2019