Overview

Screenleap is a screen-sharing service for presenters who want viewers to join without installing software. It is strongest for browser-based demos, support sessions, and meetings; the key trade-offs are the free plan’s 40-minute daily allowance and the add-on software needed for interactive controls.

Presenters can share a screen or camera, while meetings can use their microphone and speakers for computer audio. Desktop sharing works through supported browsers or native Windows and Mac apps; iOS and Android sharing uses native apps. That makes joining simple for viewers, but not every presenter can stay installation-free.

Key features

Sharing and collaboration

Viewers join from a browser, which lowers the friction of customer presentations and ad-hoc collaboration. They can also be given control of the presenter’s computer or allowed to point things out on screen, but both functions require add-on software. Screenleap is therefore a better fit for guided demonstrations than for teams expecting all collaboration to happen inside a browser alone.

Website integration and API

A code snippet adds screen sharing, video, audio, chat, and live interaction to a website; the API can start similar sessions without requiring participants to install software. Website integration requires HTTPS and a modern browser such as Chrome, Edge, Firefox, or Safari. Mobile and tablet viewers are supported, but sharing from those devices is not. Free-account integrations also inherit the 40-minute daily limit, carry Screenleap branding, and redirect users to a promotional page when a session ends, making the free tier a poor choice for a polished customer-facing embed.

Recording and security

Premium account users can record shares for later download, viewing, and sharing. Screenleap says share data is encrypted in transit with TLS 1.2 256-bit AES, held in memory, and cleared two minutes after a share ends. Pro accounts and higher can restrict broadcast access; private broadcasts can require an access code or be locked against new viewers joining. These controls help with managed sessions, though the service does not support hosting on a customer’s own servers.

Pricing

The free plan is free and allows 40 minutes a day, up to 8 viewers, and 2 scheduled meetings. It excludes website integration and control sharing. That is enough for occasional, small sessions, but the daily cap and missing interaction features constrain regular support or sales use.

Basic costs 15.00 USD per month, billed $15/month. It raises the daily allowance to 8 hours, supports up to 30 viewers and unlimited meetings, and adds website integration and control sharing. It suits frequent small-group presentations, although the 8-hour daily ceiling remains.

Pro costs 31.00 USD per month, billed $31/month. It offers unlimited sharing, up to 150 viewers, unlimited meetings, website integration, and control sharing. It is the clearer fit for larger or recurring broadcasts that would outgrow Basic.

Company costs 1539.00 USD per month, billed $15-39/user/month. It adds customization and branding, account management, an embeddable viewer, centralized billing, and screen recording. Those organization-oriented features may suit teams standardizing a branded service, but the per-user billing and higher entry price are difficult to justify for an individual presenter.

Screenleap’s overall pricing model is freemium, with paid plans from $15/mo. The plan descriptions also give a maximum of 30 participants and a 40-minute session duration limit; the free plan’s daily allowance and the session-duration limit are distinct constraints to check before relying on it for longer events.

Platforms

Screenleap supports Android, iOS, macOS, Windows, web, an extension, and an API. Viewers can join through desktop browsers without installing software, while mobile screen sharing requires the native apps. The website integration supports mobile and tablet viewing, not sharing.

Who it's for

Screenleap makes sense for support staff, sales presenters, teachers, and meeting hosts who value quick browser-based access for viewers, or organizations that want to embed live interaction in a website. It is less suitable for mobile-first sharing through an embedded site, fully browser-based remote control, or organizations that require self-hosting.

Pros and cons

Pros: Browser joining avoids requiring viewers to install software, useful for external audiences.
Pros: Website integration and an API can bring live screen, video, audio, and chat interaction into a site.
Pros: Pro and Company plans support broadcasts for up to 150 viewers or more organization-focused capabilities, respectively.
Cons: Free use is limited to 40 minutes per day and 8 viewers, and excludes integration and control sharing.
Cons: Control sharing and pointing require add-on software, complicating otherwise installation-free collaboration.
Cons: Embedded sessions cannot be shared from phones or tablets, and free integrations show branding and end on a promotional redirect.
Cons: Customer-server hosting is not supported.

Alternatives

For more screen-sharing options, browse Screen Sharing Software.

Choose CrankWheel instead if its free plan’s 15 meetings a month, 3 viewers per meeting, and one-week recording retention suit your needs better than Screenleap’s daily time allowance and larger audience caps.

AirDroid Cast is an alternative for same-WLAN or remote casting, with its free tier limited to one simultaneous login.

Deskreen is worth considering if an open-source Community plan and one connected device meet your needs, or if its Pro plan’s annual pricing is a better fit.

Extron ShareLink Pro offers a free iPhone and iPad app that requires an Extron ShareLink Pro presentation system.

Choose LetsView if its free Basic plan’s screen mirroring, SD resolution, HD recording, and single connection better match your requirements.

Airtame is a paid option with a Core plan at 120.00 USD per year, a 30-day free trial, and screen sharing alongside digital signage and remote management.

ScreenMeet Remote Support is another option for teams considering native platform integrations and secure remote access and control.

AirServer offers a 30-day trial and a one-time Consumer License for individuals.

Verdict

Screenleap is a sound choice for presenters and support teams who need viewers to join quickly in a browser, especially when website integration or larger broadcasts matter. Look elsewhere if your workflow depends on mobile sharing from an embedded site, browser-only control sharing, or self-hosting; for occasional use, weigh the free plan’s daily cap and small audience limit before committing.

	Airtame	Screenleap
Free plan	No	Yes
Free trial	Yes
Paid from	$10/mo	$15/mo
Platforms	Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, Web, Windows	Android, api, extension, iOS, macOS, Web, Windows
Free plan	No	Yes
Mobile screen sharing	Yes	Yes
Sharing mode	browser and desktop	browser and desktop
Maximum participants		30 participants
Session duration limit		40 minutes
Screen recording		Yes

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