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Posted: Sep 5, 2024

Great Getscreen alternative

I've been testing out Viewflip, and I have to say, it works really well! It's similar to GetScreen, but the cool thing about Viewflip is that it focuses on sharing individual Windows/Mac apps. You can share your entire desktop if you want, but the standout feature is the ease of screen sharing just one app at a time.

Here’s a quick rundown of the setup process:
How to Share a Screen/App:

- Download the App: Sign up and verify your email, then pick a username.
- Get Ready to Share: Before you connect with someone else, make sure to focus on the Windows or Mac app you want to share.
- Connect with a Friend: Select the user you want to share with and establish the connection.
- Permission Prompt: The remote user will get a prompt asking if they want to view your screen (they can accept or deny).

Security:
One neat security feature is that the person requesting the connection is the one who shares their desktop or app. This helps keep things secure and prevents unauthorize entry.

Speed:
I tested it on two PCs side by side (connected through different ISPs), and I tried playing some video files and streaming YouTube. Everything ran smoothly on the remote side—no hiccups at all!

Pros:
- Quick Setup: Super easy to get started.
- Fast Streaming: Connections are speedy and reliable.
- User-Friendly: Very straightforward to use.
- No Residual Processes: The app doesn’t stick around in memory after you quit it, which is a nice change from some other remote desktop apps that still reside in memory despite main app being closed.
- Ability to switch from screen sharing a single app to entire desktop with click of a button.
- Free plan for everyone means you could assist anyone and they wouldn't need to pay for a subscription/license. My remote desktop was setup as a free user and I noted that my plan showed "TRIAL"

Cons:
- CPU/RAM Usage: It can be a bit heavy on CPU and RAM.
-Minor Bugs: I noticed the connection dialog sometimes hid in the background, so I had to minimize all apps to find it (This was on a windows PC). They should definitely make that dialog stay on top! Also, when I closed the app being shared, Viewflip seemed confused and thought it was still running, which left me with a blank window on the remote side.
- Website and app UI needs a make over
- Relatively new/unknown?

In summary, think of Viewflip as a tailored version of GetScreen or TeamViewer. Overall, it's a great choice for anyone wanting to screen share apps effortlessly!

Founder Team
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Sep 5, 2024

Thank you very much for your kind words! We are very happy that we were able to convince you with our first shot and that you have obviously understood the benefits of our tool compared to other established alternatives on the market. Of course, we also take the constructive feedback to heart and always try to meet the needs of our customers. We wish you a great day!

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