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Beamer vs FCast Sender: catalog facts
Beamer	FCast Sender
Paid Paid software with a free download to try it first.	Free Free and open source under GPL-3.0.
macOS	Linux
Plays MKV, AVI and other formats Apple TV cannot open natively Works with both Apple TV and Chromecast	Open casting protocol instead of a closed one Connects by automatic discovery or QR code
macOS only Paid licence required beyond the trial	Needs an FCast receiver on the target device Smaller ecosystem than Chromecast or AirPlay
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License: GPL-3.0-only
Not stated if an account is needed	No account 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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