Ditto vs. Clickshare
Which is Better for Screen Mirroring and Digital Signage?
This article breaks down the key differences between Ditto and Clickshare. It will help you determine which screen mirroring and digital signage solution is best for your business, school or organization.
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Highlights
- Ditto and Clickshare are wireless screen mirroring and digital signage (DItto Only) solutions. Ditto is a software solution that utilizes existing hardware. Clickshare is a hardware solution that uses HDMI and proprietary Barco hardware.
- Ditto costs $499 while Clickshare starts at $2849.
- Ditto and Clickshare both support cross-platform screen mirroring, but there are key differences in how end users share their device screens using these solutions.
- Ditto is an all-in-one platform while Clickshare integrates with external services to offer some features.
Software vs. Hardware
Ditto is a software-based screen mirroring and digital signage solution. It allows people to wirelessly present their devices and display digital signage in businesses and educational institutions.
Clcikshare is a hardware-based wireless screen mirroring solution (No Digial Signage) It also utilizes proprietary hardware and software for certain management functions. Clickshare connects devices via a proprietry USB Dongle to a proprietary HDMI hardware receiver and allows users to share content to it.
Compatibility
Ditto and Clickshare are both cross-platform solutions, meaning they work with different types of devices people use today. However, the types of compatible devices differ for each solution.
Receivers
Both solutions require receivers to be set up with a TV, projector or other large display in order for users to share content to them. Ditto software works with receivers that already exist in many conference rooms and presentation environments: Apple TV, Chromecast, Windows PCs and Macs.
These popular devices are bound by the quality assurance standards of Apple, Google and Microsoft. Once Ditto is installed on the receiving device, users can share content wirelessly to them.
Clickshare uses a proprietary hardware dongle (sender) and receiver that connects via HDMI . Separate USB Dongles and ethernet cables are available for an additional cost, all proprietary to Clickshare.
How devices connect
The screen mirroring experience is the same across all devices connecting to Ditto: Each Ditto receiver displays a unique room code. Users connect to Ditto by entering the room code into the Ditto Connect app. Ditto detects the device and automatically initiates screen mirroring.
The Clickshare uses a USB dongle that plugs into a end users laptop this dongle then transmits signal to the Clickshare reciever which is connected via HDMI to the TV / Projector etc
Cost
Ditto and Clickshare are priced on a per-receiver basis rather than a per-user basis. This drastically reduces the cost when many people need the ability to share content. The specific price points, however, are different:
- Ditto: $499 per year per receiver. Requires no additional hardware, replacement parts or subscription services.
- Clickshare: Starting Price $2849 per receiver with 2 x Dongles (up to $8900) – Does not include additional Dongle hardware costs – Additional dongles are roughtly $499 each.