ClickShare vs HCL Sametime
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ClickShare
Easily connect to meeting rooms and share content from your device wirelessly. This app facilitates natural interaction by enabling seamless screen sharing for presentations and conferences. It offers secure, encrypted sharing and convenient room discovery.
- Wireless screen sharing
- Connect to meeting rooms
- Share device content
- Room discovery
- Secure encrypted sharing
- iOS Screen Recording shortcut
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*** GREAT THINGS HAPPEN WHEN PEOPLE CLICK *** ClickShare Wireless Presentation and Conferencing technology creates understanding between people by freeing them to interact easily and naturally. The ClickShare App lets you easily connect to the meeting room, allowing you to share any content on your device with everyone in the meeting. FUNCTIONALITY ◉ Share to any ClickShare or ClickShare Conference equipped meeting room (CS-100, CSE-200, CSE-800, CX-20, CX-30, CX-50) ◉ Quickly find a connected meeting room (mDNS/SSDP based lookup of network-connected ClickShare Base Units) ◉ Automatically connect to stand-alone meeting room setups after switching to the Base Unit Wi-Fi ◉ Share your screen in portrait or landscape mode (with supported apps; audio will not be shared) ◉ Control screen sharing from anywhere through the iOS Screen Recording shortcut ◉ Secure encrypted screen sharing
HCL Sametime
Secure, persistent team chat and real-time meetings across web, desktop, and mobile. Ideal for regulated industries and government entities requiring data security and auditability.
- Persistent chat
- Instant meetings
- Cross-device support
- Contact list management
- File and photo sharing
- Meeting recordings
- Screen sharing
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HCL Sametime: Secure Team Chat & Meetings HCL Sametime is a highly secure, persistent team chat and meetings platform designed for the modern enterprise. Communicate in real-time across web, desktop, and mobile with the confidence that your data remains private and protected. Built for Regulated Industries Sametime is the premier choice for government entities, financial institutions, and companies in regulated industries. Whether you are navigating strict data privacy laws (GDPR, HIPAA) or require data gravity solutions, Sametime ensures your communications are secure, auditable, and under your control. Key Features: Modern Collaboration: Persistent 1:1 and group chats, now featuring Channels for better team organization. Secure Meetings: Instant or scheduled meetings with audio/video, lecture-style support, and recording capabilities. Seamless Mobility: Multi-device support with QR code one-click setup and enhanced CarPlay integration. Smart Tools: Edit sent messages, search chat history, and preview rich URLs directly in the app. Broadcast & Share: Send files, photos, and broadcast announcements to your entire community. Pinned Priority: Keep your most important chats and meetings at the top of your list. Advanced Integration: Works with HCL Sametime server versions 10, 11, and 12. What’s New (HCL Sametime version 12.0.2 Required): Stream & Share: YouTube streaming, Live Streaming, and Camera/Screen share viewing. What’s New (HCL Sametime version 12.0.3 Required): Reactions: Streamline feedback and boost engagement with the ability to add emoji reactions to messages. Chat Search: Quickly retrieve critical information with an enhanced search to locate specific messages across your entire chat history. Read Receipts: Gain real-time visibility into your communications with indicators that confirm when your messages have been viewed by recipients. What’s New (HCL Sametime version 12.0.4 Required): Channels: Streamline department communication and project alignment within dedicated team spaces featuring full moderator controls. Edit Chat: Maintain flawless accuracy in your everyday communications with the flexibility to easily correct sent messages. Meeting Reactions: Boost live interaction and expressive feedback during video sessions with an expanded emoji palette. Meeting Summaries: Extract critical insights and catch up on missed meeting discussions seamlessly with intelligent transcript summaries powered by HCL Domino IQ. Connectivity to HCL Sametime server infrastructure is required. Learn more at: hcl-software.com/sametime
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: HCL Sametime at 36% against ClickShare's 25%. ClickShare's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ClickShare ships an update every 3 months, HCL Sametime every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and August 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ClickShare | HCL Sametime |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.2 (15 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 24.6% of reviews | 36.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 15 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 92 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Barco | HCL America Inc. |
Customer experience
ClickShare
HCL Sametime
In-app purchases
ClickShare
No in-app purchases
HCL Sametime
No in-app purchases








