These two products are very similar but do have a few key differences. Picking the right one depends on what computer you have and how you plan on using ShareTheBoard.
First things first, let’s define terms:
- The STB Web App
- Allows you to open ShareTheBoard inside of any Web browser
- Allows you to share Board View with your viewers just by sharing a link to your session (same as Content Camera)
- Allows you to deliver the Content Overlay effect by using the screen share feature of video conferencing tools
- The STB Content Camera
- Desktop application (Windows only, for now) that turns any camera into a content camera
- Allows you to share Board View with your viewers just by sharing a link to your session (same as Web App)
- Allows you to deliver the Content Overlay effect by selecting the Content Camera inside of your video conferencing tools
So, the biggest difference is that one is an application that runs in your browser while the other is a desktop app you have to install to use. This already answers one key question about when to use each one: If you can’t install a desktop application or are using a MAC, Linux, or ChromeOS device, you’ll want to use the Web App. We do have plans to release a MAC version of the Content Camera but you’ll have to be a bit patient there. The good news: the Web app is a little bit faster than the Content Camera.
That said, using the Content Camera has its advantages:
- If you’d like to share your board when you don’t have the ability to share your screen (e.g., if you’re not the host of an online meeting) or when you don’t have access to a browser, you’ll want to use the Content Camera. Simply by selecting it as your camera, you’ll initiate the STB magic!
- If you’d like to deliver the Content Overlay effect and you want to avoid choppy video, the Content Camera is often a good choice.
- Finally, using the Content Camera with our Room plan gives you access to our Remote Control feature.
A few, related questions you may be asking:
