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CrankWheel alternatives
CrankWheel compared with 5 alternatives: Getscreen.me, Zoho Assist, TeamViewer, Zoom and Loom.
CrankWheel has a free plan. Paid plans start at $29 per month (Solo, one user). All 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 18, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| CrankWheelThis tool | Free plan · from $29/mo | Yes | Web, Browser extension |
| Getscreen.me | Free plan · from $4.17/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, Android, Browser extension |
| Zoho Assist | Free plan · from $10/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| TeamViewer | Free plan · from $619.99/yr | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Zoom | Free plan · from $14.16/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Loom | Free plan · from $18/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
Price against what you get
CrankWheel starts at $29 a month and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 1 of the 3 alternatives on this chart scores higher and starts lower: Zoho Assist.
TeamViewer scores higher without starting lower. Getscreen.me starts lower without scoring higher.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from CrankWheel
- Free plan · from $4.17/mo
Getscreen.me
Browser-based remote access for IT teams, with a free two-device plan
- Getscreen.me starts at $4.17 per technician / month, billed annually, plus a charge per device. CrankWheel starts at $29 per month (Solo, one user).
- Only Getscreen.me lists Windows, macOS, Linux and Android apps.
- Getscreen.me is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Getscreen.me can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Getscreen.me also covers remote desktop.
Suits: IT teams supporting staff or clients from a browser, without installing a viewer
- Free plan · from $10/mo
Zoho Assist
Remote support and unattended access for help desks and IT teams
- Zoho Assist starts at $10 per technician / month, billed annually ($12 billed monthly). CrankWheel starts at $29 per month (Solo, one user).
- Only Zoho Assist lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- Only CrankWheel lists a browser extension.
- Zoho Assist also covers remote desktop.
- CrankWheel also covers screen recording and video calls.
Suits: Customer support teams helping users over the phone or chat
- Free plan · from $619.99/yr
TeamViewer
Remote access and IT support, free for personal use only
- TeamViewer starts at $619.99 per year (Business, as an in-app purchase on the US App Store). CrankWheel starts at $29 per month (Solo, one user).
- Only TeamViewer lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- Only CrankWheel lists a browser extension.
- TeamViewer is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- TeamViewer also covers remote desktop.
Suits: Helping friends and family with computer problems at no cost
- Free plan · from $14.16/mo
Zoom
Video meetings bundled with team chat, phone and AI notes
- Zoom starts at $14.16 per user / month, billed annually ($169.90 a year). CrankWheel starts at $29 per month (Solo, one user).
- Only Zoom lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- Zoom also covers meeting notes, whiteboard, booking links and team chat.
- CrankWheel also covers screen recording.
Suits: Teams whose main need is video meetings with chat alongside
- Free plan · from $18/mo
Loom
Screen and camera recorder for shareable video messages
- Loom starts at $18 per user / month, billed monthly. CrankWheel starts at $29 per month (Solo, one user).
- Only Loom lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- Only CrankWheel lists a web app.
- Loom also covers transcription, video editing and screenshots.
- CrankWheel also covers video calls.
Suits: Teams sharing quick recorded walkthroughs instead of scheduling a call
Limits worth knowing in CrankWheel
- It shares the presenter's own screen; it does not give you access to a customer's computer for support.
- Team plans are priced by meetings a month shared across the team, counted for any session with a viewer of 40 seconds or more.
- Removing CrankWheel branding is an add-on on Team and included only on Enterprise; single sign-on is Enterprise only.
- Handing remote control to a viewer works only for presenters on Windows or macOS, and only with one viewer at a time.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to CrankWheel?
The alternatives to CrankWheel in this directory are Getscreen.me, Zoho Assist, TeamViewer, Zoom and Loom. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with CrankWheel.
Is there a free alternative to CrankWheel?
Yes. Getscreen.me, Zoho Assist, TeamViewer, Zoom and Loom have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which CrankWheel alternatives work on Windows?
The CrankWheel listing does not include a Windows app. Getscreen.me, Zoho Assist, TeamViewer, Zoom and Loom list one.
Which CrankWheel alternatives work on macOS?
The CrankWheel listing does not include a macOS app. Getscreen.me, Zoho Assist, TeamViewer, Zoom and Loom list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 18, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.