What’s the difference between Barco wePresent and Airtame?
Barco wePresent vs Airtame 2
Airtame and wePresent (acquired by Barco) 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 the respective wePresent models. The discontinued WiPG-1000 has been excluded from the comparison.
Please note that all technical specifications are taken directly from Barco’s website. In cases where pricing is not directly listed online, we include the quoted reseller price.
| Airtame 2 | WiPG-1600W | WiCS-2100 | |
| Powering | AC adapter or Power over Ethernet | DC power supply or Power over Ethernet | DC power supply or Power over Ethernet |
| Price* | |||
| Cost of hardware | $399 | $469 | $919 |
| Cost of software | Free | Free | Free |
| Cost of central management system | Free | Based on XMS Cloud** Management plan | Based on XMS Cloud Management plan |
| Cost of customer support | Free | Free | Free |
| Cost of digital signage | Subscription fee*** | Free (image only) | Free (image only) |
| Connectivity | |||
| Windows | ✓ Airtame app + Miracast | ✓ MirrorOp app | ✓ MirrorOp app + Google Cast |
| macOS | ✓ Airtame app + AirPlay | ✓ MirrorOp app + AirPlay | ✓ MirrorOp app + AirPlay |
| Chromebook | ✓ Airtame app + Google Cast | ✓ MirrorOp app | ✓ MirrorOp app |
| Linux | ✓ Airtame app + Google Cast | – | ✓ Google Cast |
| iOS | ✓ AirPlay | ✓ MirrorOp app + AirPlay | ✓ MirrorOp app + AirPlay |
| Android | ✓ Google Cast + Miracast | ✓ MirrorOp app | ✓ MirrorOp app + Google Cast |
| Sharing | |||
| Resolution | 1080p up to 60 fps | 1080p up to 30 fps | 1080p up to 30 fps |
| Presenter mode | ✓ Single window sharing (app) + extended desktop (Miracast) | ✓ Extended desktop | ✓ 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 | ✓ Airtame Cloud Lite + Plus | ✓ XMS Cloud Management | ✓ XMS Cloud Management |
| Remote updates | ✓ Airtame Cloud Lite + Plus | ✓ XMS Cloud Management | ✓ XMS Cloud Management |
| Different access levels | ✓ Airtame Cloud Lite + Plus | ✓ XMS Cloud Management | ✓ XMS Cloud Management |
| Moderator mode | ✓ Airtame Cloud Lite + Plus | ✓ | ✓ |
| Digital signage | |||
| Websites | ✓ Airtame Cloud Lite + Plus | – | – |
| Custom images | ✓ Airtame Cloud Lite + Plus | ✓ XMS Cloud Management | ✓ XMS Cloud Management |
| Videos | ✓ Airtame Cloud Plus | – | – |
| Productivity apps and dashboards | ✓ Airtame Cloud Plus | – | – |
| Calendar sync for room management | ✓ Airtame Cloud Plus | – | – |
| Scheduled Content | ✓ Airtame Cloud Plus | – | – |
| Power management | |||
| Sleep Schedule with CEC support | ✓ Airtame Cloud Plus | ✓ | ✓ |
*VAT not included.
**The wePresent CMGS (Collaboration Management Suite) went End-Of-Life as of December 2019, and device management migrated over to Barco’s XMS Cloud Management (also used for managing ClickShare devices).
***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