Mykogo can be . It has a free plan that only allows one organizer and one participant per session. It also has a Professional version that allows up to 25 participants and costs 15 euros per month.
we like it and we don’t like it
Mikogo is an ideal application for sharing the screen of the same computer with several devices, being ideal for, for example, giving classes remotely or carrying out services or meetings telematically. It is also available for mobile devices, so it can be used from and with any mobile or desktop device.
ThinVNC
This program allows us to share screens and incorporates different remote desktop features. It does not require the need to install client software, since the remote control of our Desktop is done through our web browser, as long as it has HTML5 support. In addition, it has a practical presentation mode that allows us to show what we do on the computer, but also allows the people who view it to have control over it.
Its main drawback is that it does not have many configuration options and its level of security is lower than that of other applications. If we want to start using ThinVNC we can download it for free.
Aspects to highlight and improve
It does not require the installation of any application since it is compatible with the HTML 5 protocol, so we can use it from any web browser that we have installed on the computer. The number of features is somewhat limited compared to other apps.
ScreenLeap
This software has been designed to share screens, being very easy to use, since it does not require the user to download any additional software. It is possible to share with just one click, counting as the only requirement that we have java installed. We will only have to register and provide our code to the other person so that they begin to view the screen of our computer.
Screenleap is one that has a free program, although it has a drawback that it is limited to 40 minutes per day for a maximum of 8 users. It also has different pricing plans, starting at $15 per month.
Advantages and disadvantages
The free version is ideal for short sessions with a maximum of 40 minutes, more than enough time to make a presentation to a client, for example. It is necessary to have Java installed, a program that very few users currently use, so it requires an additional step to the installation to be able to use it.
teamviewer
It is a popular remote control tool. Among its functions it has the possibility of share and control desktops, online meetings, video conferencing and file transfer between computers. For it to work, it is only necessary to enter the previously established access data so that the computers remain connected. This program It also allows you to share files. securely over the network quickly. In addition, it is multiplatform so we can use it on computers with Windows, mac OS or Linux, as well as Android and iPhone mobiles.
The main drawback that we will have when using TeamViewer is that in terms of security and image quality, it is not up to other options on the market. We can download TeamViewer from its , as well as subscribe to one of its price plans.
Pros and cons
Multiplatform application available in all desktop and mobile ecosystems, which also allows for verbal communication with the interlocutor. The use of this application at home is completely free and includes support to manage connected equipment remotely. There is nothing bad that can be said about TeamViewer since, having been on the market for so many years, it has been able to satisfy any need of both companies and users.
ammyy admin
This remote connection program allows us to remotely share our desktop screen, allowing, even that it can be controlled. The connection between the server and the client is made in a simple way since it dispenses with a complex configuration for both the firewall and the router. Also has support for HTTP proxy servers with 100% secure connections. We can use this software for distance training since it allows sharing materials and enables communication via voice chat. Its main problem is that it needs a very fast connection, otherwise we want to have connection problems.
We can download Ammyy Admin for free from your for non-commercial use, with a usage limit of 15 hours per month. Additionally, we can purchase some of its paid versions from $33.90.
Positive and negative aspects
Ammy is an interesting alternative to the almighty TeamViewer with which it shares a large number of functions, including the possibility of remotely managing the team and establishing verbal and text communication. Although we can use it for free at an individual level, it has a maximum usage limitation of 15 hours per month, a limitation that we cannot find in TewmViewer.
MingleView
It is a free application, without advertising windows or email registrations, with which unlimited desktop sharing and with high image and transmission quality. It has a secure point-to-point connection through ssl certificate. No need to open ports or do any firewall configurations. Joining a meeting is as simple as entering an ID and six digits. The application is ideal both for remote assistance and for holding online meetings both at work and with friends.
MingleView is a 100% free tool compatible with Windows, which we can download directly from the .
We love it and it leaves something to be desired
Totally free application specially designed for remote assistance and access to online meetings or presentations. It is also available for Android. The update hasn’t been updated since 2020, though it works flawlessly on both Windows 10 and Windows 11.
AeroAdmin
This program will allow us to establish a remote desktop connection from our computer to another PC that is running the same application. In this way we can access files or see the desktop and the activity in progress in a simple way. Its main virtue is that we won’t need to install or configure it, since it runs as is. Its interface is easy to understand, so it can be used by all types of users, from beginners to advanced users. Once the remote connection between both computers has been established, the desktop of the PC where it is linked will appear in a separate window.
This will allow us to control the system according to the type of connection. When we try to communicate with the remote host, we won’t have anything to configure, since it will only be necessary to provide the ID of the machine we are trying to connect to. Using AeroAdmin is free for personal and non-commercial use and we can download it from
Special highlights and pending improvements
The operation is very similar to TeamViewer, so if we are users of this platform, we will hardly notice the change, although it lacks some basic functions such as voice chat. Personal, non-commercial use is completely free with no limitations. You should add a voice chat so that the interlocutors can communicate while sharing the screen.
Screen sharing programs as an add-on
We are going to see other types of applications that, although their main function is not screen sharing, can be used as a complement to perform said function, so it should be taken into account. In this way, it would not be necessary to have an application to carry out this function exclusively, but we can take advantage of all the functions that each program incorporates.
skype
One of the most popular video calling apps on the market is Skype. This software has a wide range of functions such as video and voice calls, among which is the possibility of screen sharing. During the video conference it is possible to share the current screen or use the application window to share. In addition, we can even record shared screen. Its main drawback is that it can only be used to access Windows PCs from a remote location. On the contrary, it does not have configuration options like other competing tools such as Zoom.
Skype is free software that we can use, although some of its functions require a payment plan to be able to use them.
we like it and we don’t like it
It is a native Windows application, so the number of resources it consumes is very low. This platform has been on the market for almost 20 years, so the signal quality of both audio and video is far from beyond doubt. Behind Skype is Microsoft, little else can be said. Despite the different renovations that the application has received, the user interface is not as functional as it should be, and the screen sharing function is somewhat hidden.
Zoom
Another of the most outstanding programs that we found to make video calls, being the possibility of share screen one of its best functions. we will have three screen sharing options (Basic, Advanced and files). The Basic, allows you to share the current screen or minimized applications, as well as a Whiteboard function. With the Advanced option, it allows you to use part of the screen to share, while with the files option we will have full integration with cloud services such as OneDrive, Google Drive or Box, from where it will be possible to share files and share them on the screen. Its main drawback is the security problems in which it has been involved in recent times, which causes some insecurity in many users.
Get started with Zoom for free, just . We can also choose some of its payment options, which start at $14.99 per month.
Advantages and disadvantages
It allows access to cloud storage platforms from the application and make both calls and video calls to share the screen. Zoom is a resource hog, and if we get into a call where the screen is shared or video is shown, we don’t need to do anything else on the computer because there will be no free resources left.
google meet
Google Meet is what until now was called Hangouts, a platform that did not have all the pull and success that Google expected when it was launched on the market. Like Hangouts, Google Meet has a very simple and intuitive user interface with which we can quickly make both voice and audio calls and take advantage of screen sharing. It works on any desktop operating system as it is only available via a browser. It’s also…