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 | $595 |
| Cost of software | Free | Free |
| Cost of central management system | Free | License required |
| Device management | Free | License required for bulk updates |
| Digital signage | Based on subscription** | Free |
| Connectivity | ||
| Windows | ✓ Airtame app + Miracast | ✓ VIA app + Miracast + Join through browser |
| macOS | ✓ Airtame app + AirPlay | ✓ VIA app + AirPlay + Join through browser |
| Chromebook | ✓ Airtame app + Google Cast | ✓ Join through browser |
| Linux | ✓ Airtame app | ✓ Join through browser |
| iOS | ✓ AirPlay | ✓ VIA app + AirPlay |
| Android | ✓ Google Cast + Miracast | ✓ VIA app + Miracast |
| Sharing | ||
| Resolution | 1080p up to 60 fps | 1080p up to 60 fps |
| Presentation mode | ✓ Single window sharing (app) + extended desktop (Miracast) | ✓ Single window sharing (app) + extended desktop (Windows + macOS) |
| One-to-many screen sharing | ✓ Airtame desktop app | – |
| Touchback support | ✓ With Miracast | – |
| Security | ||
| Works on enterprise networks | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pin code connect | ✓ | ✓ |
| Web Proxy support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Device management | ||
| Bulk updates | ✓ Airtame Cloud Lite + Plus | ✓ With license |
| Remote updates | ✓ Airtame Cloud Lite + Plus | – |
| Different access levels | ✓ Airtame Cloud Lite + Plus | ✓ With VIA Site Management |
| Moderator mode | ✓ Airtame Cloud Lite + Plus | ✓ |
| Digital signage | ||
| Websites | ✓ Airtame Cloud Lite + Plus | ✓ VIA Digital Signage software |
| Custom images | ✓ Airtame Cloud Lite + Plus | ✓ VIA Digital Signage software |
| Videos | ✓ Airtame Cloud Plus | ✓ VIA Digital Signage software |
| Productivity apps and dashboards | ✓ Airtame Cloud Plus | – |
| Calendar sync for room management | ✓ Airtame Cloud Plus | ✓ VIA Digital Signage software |
| 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.
Why Airtame?
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 screen 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.
More than 20,000 companies and educational institutions use Airtame.
Contact us to learn more.
Last edited on November 12th, 2020