CrankWheel

CrankWheel is a screen-sharing and video-conferencing tool designed for salespeople and agents adding visual presentations to calls. A presenter sends a link by text message or email so prospects can view the screen without downloading software. Presenters can share a full screen, application window, or browser tab, and the service monitors viewer attention. Browser-based video calls use computer microphones, speakers, and webcams. Meetings and screencasts can be recorded, stored in the cloud, and downloaded locally. Users can send personalized recordings by email with animated previews, create segments, and track playbacks. Instant Demos provides a customizable website lead-capture widget that can call an available agent and route leads to a CRM. Native integrations include Zoho CRM, Salesforce, HubSpot CRM, HighLevel, Less Annoying CRM, and Insites; all customers have access to a REST API and Zapier integration. The free plan costs nothing and includes one user, 15 meetings per month, three viewers per meeting, and one-week recording retention. Solo costs $29 a month. CrankWheel is available across web, mobile, desktop, API, and extension platforms.

CrankWheel combines link-based screen sharing with browser calls, recordings, and lead capture. Its free plan has defined meeting and retention limits, while temporary remote control requires the presenter to use Windows or macOS.

CrankWheel suits salespeople and agents who want prospects to view a presentation during a call without a viewer download. Its recording, CRM routing, and video features may also suit support and remote-work scenarios.

Overview

CrankWheel is a browser-based screen-sharing and calling service built for salespeople and agents presenting visual material during conversations. It is best suited to teams that want prospects to join from a link and that value recordings, sales videos, and lead capture in one service. Its free tier is sharply limited, and it does not support mobile screen sharing.

Presenters can share a full screen, application window, or browser tab; prospects can join without installing software. That makes CrankWheel a focused choice for guided sales presentations, rather than a general-purpose solution for every sharing workflow.

Key features

Sharing, calls, and engagement

CrankWheel tracks whether viewers are paying attention, giving presenters a signal to use during a live explanation. A presenter can grant one viewer temporary mouse and keyboard control without requiring a download on the viewer’s side. That can help with guided support, but the presenter must use Windows or macOS, so it is not a fit for remote-control sessions led from other operating systems.

Browser-based video conferencing uses computer microphones, speakers, and webcams, with no participant download. The viewer limits vary by plan, and mobile screen sharing is not supported. Teams whose presentations depend on showing a phone or tablet screen should choose another tool.

Recording, sales videos, and lead capture

Users can record meetings or screencasts, keep them in the cloud, and download them locally. Personalized recordings can be emailed with animated previews; users can also create segments and track playback. These features extend CrankWheel beyond live calls, particularly for sales follow-up.

Instant Demos adds a customizable website widget that can capture leads, call an available agent immediately, and route leads to a CRM. Native integrations include Zoho CRM, Salesforce, HubSpot CRM, HighLevel, Less Annoying CRM, and Insites. A RESTful API and Zapier integration are available on all plans, which gives smaller users ways to connect workflows without moving to a larger tier.

Browser coverage, security, and support

The web application supports Firefox, Safari, and Chromium-based browsers; the extension supports Chrome, Edge, Opera, Vivaldi, Brave, and Chromium. CrankWheel states that it is SOC 2 compliant and ISO 27001 certified, and that its services comply with GDPR, CCPA, and the UK Data Protection Act 2018. It can sign HIPAA business associate agreements. Email and live chat support are offered on all plans; live online training is also listed, while phone support is reserved for Team 300 and larger plans.

Pricing

CrankWheel is freemium, with a free trial also offered. The free plan costs nothing and allows one user, 15 meetings per month, three viewers per meeting, and one-week recording retention. It has no branding, but the meeting and audience caps make it better for occasional, small-scale use than regular sales work.

Solo costs $29 a month for one user, unlimited usage, up to 30 viewers, and up to 10 video-conference participants. It removes the free plan’s meeting quota, but remains a one-seat option with a smaller audience ceiling than the team plans.

Team costs $99 a month and includes unlimited users, usage starting at 100 shared meetings per month, up to 100 viewers, and up to 25 participants. It suits teams that need shared access and larger sessions, though usage begins at a stated monthly allotment rather than unlimited meetings. Enterprise has custom pricing, unlimited users, custom usage limits, capacity for up to 1000s of viewers, and up to 50 participants; it is the option for organizations whose audience or usage needs exceed the smaller tiers.

Platforms

CrankWheel supports Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, web, and Windows, as well as an API and browser extension. Platform availability should not be confused with mobile screen sharing: that capability is not supported. Temporary remote control also requires the presenter to use Windows or macOS.

Who it's for

Salespeople and agents who want to bring a prospect into a visual presentation by text or email are the clearest fit. Sales teams can also use recordings, playback tracking, lead capture, and CRM connections to support follow-up. The service may suit support and remote-work conversations, but the presenter OS restriction for remote control and lack of mobile screen sharing narrow its usefulness for broader technical-support needs.

Pros and cons

Pros

• Viewers can join screen shares and browser calls without downloading software, reducing friction for prospects.
• Recording, personalized sales videos, playback tracking, and lead capture extend the service beyond live screen sharing.
• The RESTful API and Zapier integration are available on all plans, including the capped free tier.
• The free plan has no branding, and Solo offers unlimited usage for a single user.

Cons

• The free plan is limited to 15 meetings per month, three viewers per meeting, and one-week recording retention.
• Mobile screen sharing is not supported, despite Android and iOS platform availability.
• Temporary remote control works only when the presenter uses Windows or macOS.
• Solo is limited to one user and 30 viewers; teams needing more seats or larger audiences must move to Team or Enterprise.

Alternatives

Screenleap is worth considering for users who want a free screen-sharing option with a daily time allowance: its free plan permits 40 minutes per day and up to eight viewers, but excludes integration and control sharing. AirDroid Cast may suit users focused on casting across Android, iOS, macOS, web, and Windows; its free plan supports same-WLAN casting and one simultaneous login.

Extron ShareLink Pro is a free iPhone and iPad app that requires an Extron ShareLink Pro presentation system. LetsView is another free screen-mirroring option, with its Basic plan limited to SD resolution, one connection, and 30fps maximum. ApowerMirror is an alternative with personal monthly and annual plans.

Optoma Display Share is a free alternative. ViewSonic AirSync is another option. AltDisplay may suit users seeking an iOS and web option with a Basic plan at $9.99 a month, up to five participants, and a 30-minute meeting limit. For a broader category roundup, see Screen Sharing Software.

Verdict

CrankWheel is a strong fit for salespeople and agents who need a low-friction way to show prospects a screen and follow up with recordings or lead capture. Its integrated sales workflow and no-download joining are the main reasons to choose it. Look elsewhere if mobile screen sharing is essential, if remote control must work from other presenter platforms, or if the free plan’s small meeting and viewer caps are too restrictive.