CrankWheel is one of the easiest screen sharing tools I’ve used. What really stands out is that the person you’re sharing your screen with doesn’t have to download anything. You just send them a link, they click it, and you’re connected almost instantly. It works on both PC and Mac, which makes it even more convenient.
One thing I’ve found helpful is grabbing a simple domain (I used GoDaddy, it’s under $15 a year) and forwarding it to my CrankWheel link. That way, when I’m on the phone with someone, I can just give them an easy web address to type in instead of having to send a long link.
I’d recommend this to anyone who needs to show something visually, whether it’s explaining a product, walking a prospect through something, or helping a customer with support. A lot of people don’t realize how much easier conversations become when you can just share your screen instead of trying to explain everything verbally.
It’s also really simple to use day-to-day. It runs as a Chrome extension, so it’s always right there when you need it. Setup is quick, and it fits easily into your workflow.
Another nice feature is that your meetings are recorded and kept for up to 6 months, which makes it easy to go back and review or reference past sessions if needed.
On top of that, their support has been great. They’re proactive and make sure you’re getting the most out of the tool, which is something you don’t always see.
Overall, it’s a simple, reliable solution that just works. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
There’s honestly not a lot to dislike. If anything, because it’s designed to be so simple, it doesn’t have all the extra bells and whistles you might find in more advanced screen sharing platforms. For most situations that’s actually a plus, but someone looking for a lot of customization or advanced features might feel it’s a bit limited.
Other than that, it does exactly what it’s meant to do, and it does it really well. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
