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Beamer vs AirParrot: catalog facts
Beamer	AirParrot
Paid Paid software with a free download to try it first.	Paid Paid one-device licence with a 30-day money-back guarantee; bundle with Reflector…
macOS	Windows, macOS
Plays MKV, AVI and other formats Apple TV cannot open natively Works with both Apple TV and Chromecast	Works with AirPlay and Chromecast receivers Available for both macOS and Windows
macOS only Paid licence required beyond the trial	Paid licence per device Needs a compatible receiver on the network
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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