What’s the difference between Vivi and Airtame 2?
Vivi vs Airtame 2
Airtame and Vivi 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 Vivi.
Please note that all technical specifications are taken directly from Vivi’s website. In cases where pricing is not directly listed online, we include the quoted reseller price.
| Airtame 2 | Vivi | |
| Powering | AC adapter or Power over Ethernet | AC adapter or Power over Ethernet |
| Price* | ||
| Cost of hardware | $399 (one-time cost per Airtame 2) | 195 USD or 265 AUD (annual license fee, min. 3 year commitment) |
| Cost of app | – | Based on license |
| Cost of central management system | – | Based on license |
| Cost of customer support | – | Based on license |
| Cost of digital signage | Subscription fee** | Based on license |
| Connectivity | ||
| Windows | ✓ Airtame app (Miracast out Q1 2020) | ✓ Vivi app |
| macOS | ✓ Airtame app + AirPlay | ✓ Vivi app |
| Chromebook | ✓ Airtame app + Google Cast | ✓ Vivi app |
| Linux | ✓ Airtame app + Google Cast | ✓ Vivi app |
| iOS | ✓ AirPay | ✓ Vivi app |
| Android | ✓ Google Cast | ✓ Vivi app |
| Sharing | ||
| Resolution | 1080p up to 60 fps | 1080p up to 30 fps |
| Presenter mode | ✓ Single window sharing | ✓ Extended desktop |
| One-to-many screen sharing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Security | ||
| Works on enterprise networks | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pin code connect | ✓ | – |
| Web Proxy support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kensington lock slot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Device management | ||
| Bulk updates | ✓ Airtame Cloud | ✓ Vivi Central |
| Remote updates | ✓ Airtame Cloud | ✓ Vivi Central |
| Different access levels | ✓ Airtame Cloud | ✓ Vivi Central |
| Digital signage | ||
| Websites | ✓ Airtame Cloud | ✓ Vivi Central |
| Videos | ✓ Airtame Cloud | ✓ Vivi Central |
| Custom images | ✓ Airtame Cloud | ✓ Vivi Central |
| 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 digital signage and other 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.
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This article was last edited on December 4th, 2019