When comparing Chrome Remote Desktop vs Join.me, the Slant community recommends Chrome Remote Desktop for most people. In the question“What are the best ways to share your screen with others?” Chrome Remote Desktop is ranked 2nd while Join.me is ranked 4th. The most important reason people chose Chrome Remote Desktop is:
All you need to do is install a Chrome extension.
Specs
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Pros
Pro Simple set-up
All you need to do is install a Chrome extension.
Pro Impressively fast
Faster than most similar applications.
Pro Easy to install
Pro Completely free
There are no restrictions on how you use it.
Pro Cross-platform
Works on Windows, Mac and Linux.
Pro Keeps making sure connection is still wanted
Every few minutes the sharer gets a popup asking if they want to continue sharing the screen, while the popup is shown the viewer can't control anything. This is important in case the sharer forgets to close the connection.
Pro Allows viewer to make actions
If the user that shares their screen doesn't touch the mouse/keyboard the viewer can control them which makes it easy take actions instead of explaining by voice.
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 Single user only
If multiple users want to connect to a device, they have to take turns.
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.