Screen sharing tools allow users to share the screen of their devices in real time, enabling outside viewers to watch their movements. Screen sharing tools facilitate collaboration between teams and between demonstrators and their audience by turning a user’s device screen into a point of discussion, a collaborative space, or a demonstration. Screen sharing tools are a must in an organization's collaboration software stack and are often built into other software products.

Screen sharing solutions can be useful regardless of industry. Generally, they’re used internally when teams are brainstorming or ideating. Sales and marketing teams often use screen sharing tools during calls with clients or stakeholders to provide demos or extra collateral. Many screen sharing tools are built into other software solutions such as video conferencing software and webinar software. Some screen sharing tools are dedicated solutions that provide screen sharing as a main feature and video conferencing as a secondary solution.

To qualify for inclusion in the Screen Sharing category, a product must:

• Allow users to share the screen of their digital device in real time
• Provide collaborative tools like audio and video conferencing or live chat
• Allow multiple users to share their screen at once