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AirParrot vs Beamer: catalog facts
AirParrot	Beamer
Paid Paid one-device licence with a 30-day money-back guarantee; bundle with Reflector…	Paid Paid software with a free download to try it first.
Windows, macOS	macOS
Works with AirPlay and Chromecast receivers Available for both macOS and Windows	Plays MKV, AVI and other formats Apple TV cannot open natively Works with both Apple TV and Chromecast
Paid licence per device Needs a compatible receiver on the network	macOS only Paid licence required beyond the trial
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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