CrankWheel Screen Sharing vs. Signal Open Source Messenger

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
CrankWheel Screen Sharing
Score 9.1 out of 10
Mid-Size Companies (51-1,000 employees)
CrankWheel Screen Sharing is a web conferencing and sales engagement solution to compliment phone calls. This solution can be used on almost any browser as well as mobile devices. Users can share a full screen, application window or a single browser tab. CrankWheel also provides a preview window that shows the user exactly what their customer is seeing. Co-branding is included with all paid plans and full white-labeling is available as an add-on.
$0
per month
Signal Open Source Messenger
Score 9.4 out of 10
N/A
Signal is an open source cross-platform messaging app featuring end-to-end encryption to keep conversations private and secure, boasting no ads, no affiliate marketers, and no creepy tracking in Signal. Users can focus on sharing the moments that matter.N/A
Pricing
CrankWheel Screen SharingSignal Open Source Messenger
Editions & Modules
Freemium
$0
Forever 15 sessions a month
Starter team
$89
per month Unlimited users, 100 sessions a month
Team
$229
per month 300 sessions a month, unlimited users
Department
$499
per month 750 sessions a month, unlimited users
Enterprise
$20,000
per year Starts at 20.000 a year, 3.000 meetings and more
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
CrankWheel Screen SharingSignal Open Source Messenger
Free Trial
YesNo
Free/Freemium Version
YesNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional DetailsTrial period with unlimited usage available for a fixed fee.
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Community Pulse
CrankWheel Screen SharingSignal Open Source Messenger
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Features
CrankWheel Screen SharingSignal Open Source Messenger
Performance & Compatibility of Online Events Software
Comparison of Performance & Compatibility of Online Events Software features of Product A and Product B
CrankWheel Screen Sharing
9.1
1 Ratings
13% above category average
Signal Open Source Messenger
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Ratings
High quality video9.11 Ratings00 Ratings
Mobile support9.11 Ratings00 Ratings
Screen Sharing
Comparison of Screen Sharing features of Product A and Product B
CrankWheel Screen Sharing
9.1
1 Ratings
13% above category average
Signal Open Source Messenger
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Ratings
Desktop sharing9.11 Ratings00 Ratings
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User Ratings
CrankWheel Screen SharingSignal Open Source Messenger
Likelihood to Recommend
9.1
(1 ratings)
10.0
(2 ratings)
Support Rating
-
(0 ratings)
10.0
(2 ratings)
User Testimonials
CrankWheel Screen SharingSignal Open Source Messenger
Likelihood to Recommend
CrankWheel
In my business, I am required to show people my product and go over the details with them in a webinar. For people on the go and away from a computer, this is the perfect answer to be able to share my product over their smartphone. It is highly effective. It is easy for me to use and for my client to use.
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Open Source
Signal is great for high-security applications where privacy is a concern, perhaps because of the sensitive nature of the materials being communicated. For instance, if you are sending sensitive information about a film that hasn't been released yet, and you want to make sure that paparazzi and fans don't get access to spoiler information, Signal is a great way to communicate.
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Pros
CrankWheel
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Open Source
  • Encryption end to end
  • Audio quality
  • Ability to permanently delete messages and history
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Cons
CrankWheel
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Open Source
  • Update Hassle - While this is also a positive in added security, every time they release an update to the app, you have to update. Since I only use the app occasionally, I have to update probably 1-in-4 times I open the app. It feels laborious as I will sometimes want to send a friend or colleague a message, who only uses Signal, and I open the app to message them and suddenly have to wait 2-4 minutes to update and install the new version.
  • Not Getting Messages - You also no longer send and receive messages until you update. So if you have an outdated version of the app, nobody can get ahold of you and they might not know why you aren't responding.
  • Re-Sync Via QR Code After Update - Every time I update, I have to re-sync my mobile app to the desktop. So it adds another added step. The forced updates and forced resync steps are quite laborious.
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Support Rating
CrankWheel
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Open Source
You don't really need support as the app just works. In the two plus years I've been using Signal, I've never needed to even look at support documentation to learn how to do something or have the app work. It just does. The best support is not needing to use it, and Signal meets that standard.
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Alternatives Considered
CrankWheel
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Open Source
The closest competitor we've found for Signal is Telegram. We do use Telegram with some clients and individuals who prefer it. Unfortunately, in this climate where there is no clear winner and a lot of diversity in applications, if you work with a lot of clients you're going to have to install a whole suite of instant messaging apps. Still, given the choice, we prefer Signal over its competitors, specifically for applications where high security is a concern.
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Return on Investment
CrankWheel
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Open Source
  • I reach people who I need to more quickly.
  • It is a free service.
  • It provides my clients confidence in keeping things confidential that need to be.
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ScreenShots

CrankWheel Screen Sharing Screenshots

Screenshot of Share a screen to any device, any browser. Send a link during a phone call and start sharing the screen.Screenshot of No setup or registration required for the viewer.Screenshot of Ideal for sales teams to close the deal in one call and customer support agents for onboarding and reducing churn.