Screen sharing sends video
Traditional screen sharing sends pixels from the presenter screen. Viewers may see compression, low resolution, notifications, hidden UI, or a window that is hard to read on a phone.
Comparison
Same Page vs screen sharing
Screen sharing is useful for showing a desktop. Same Page is focused on making the document readable and synchronized for every viewer.
Same Page sends a document experience
Same Page renders the file natively for viewers and syncs the presenter position. The document stays the center of the session.
Use both together
Keep your current meeting tool for conversation. Share the Same Page link or QR code so the audience follows the document on their own device.
Best fit
Use Same Page when the document needs to be readable, navigable, and available to every viewer. Use regular screen sharing when you need to demonstrate software or show your full desktop.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
How is Same Page different from screen sharing?
Screen sharing sends a video of the presenter screen. Same Page renders the document natively for each viewer, then syncs the presenter page, zoom, and scroll in real time.
How do viewers join a Same Page session?
Viewers join with a link, QR code, or session code. They can open the session in a browser and do not need an account to follow along.
Do viewers need an account or app?
No. Viewers can join from the web without creating an account. Native apps are available for presenters and app-based viewing.
Can viewers zoom independently?
Yes. The presenter controls the shared document position, while viewers can pinch zoom independently when they need a closer look.
What file formats does Same Page support?
Same Page supports PDF, PowerPoint, and Word documents for live presentation sessions.