When comparing AirDroid vs Join.me, the Slant community recommends AirDroid for most people. In the question“What are the best alternatives to Pushbullet?” AirDroid is ranked 2nd while Join.me is ranked 5th. The most important reason people chose AirDroid is:
As of 23/11/2015, the price for Pushbullet Pro is $39.99 yearly/$4.99 monthly while AirDroid Premium is only $19.99 yearly/$1.99 monthly/$38.99 biennially.
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Pros
Pro Premium is cheaper than Pushbullet Pro
As of 23/11/2015, the price for Pushbullet Pro is $39.99 yearly/$4.99 monthly while AirDroid Premium is only $19.99 yearly/$1.99 monthly/$38.99 biennially.
Pro It's a Swiss Army knife of cross-device functionality
In addition to SMS management and notification mirroring, it includes the ability to transfer files, URLs and clipboard, view through the camera lens of the Android device on another device, and completely control all functionality of a rooted Android device on a different device.
Pro Straightforward SMS manager
In addition to allowing you to send and see incoming messages using an intuitive interface on a computer, the app also allows you to manage contacts.
Pro Supports cross-device notification mirroring
SMS and app notifications as well as incoming call notifications are mirrored on the connected devices.
Pro Joining a meeting is straightforward
To join you need only enter a 9-digit code on the join.me website, that you get from the person sharing.
Pro Easy to set up
To start sharing, download and run a file from join.me. You'll be given a 9-digit code to share with anyone you wan't to be able to access your screen.
Pro Collaborative
You can give others the ability to control your screen.
Pro Up to 10 participants
10 people can view your screen.
Pro File sharing
Join.me allows for easy file transfers among participants.
Pro Mobile support
Join.me supports iOS, Android and Kindle.
Pro Multi-monitor support
Works well with multiple monitors.
Cons
Con Considerable delay when sending SMS messages via computer
Messages sent via computer can sometimes be delivered to the recipient with a delay of up to 10 minutes. Because of that holding a conversation might be difficult and it can needlessly drag out.
Con No MMS Support
src/org/kde/kdeconnect/Helpers/TelephonyHelper.java
Con No Linux support
Only available on Windows and OSX.
Con Bought out by Logmein
Logmein is notorious for buying out small companies and disregarding the wants and needs of the customer base of the newly bought-out company.