Features
Everything you need for real-time collaboration, built with privacy and security in mind.
Real-time Screen Sharing
Share your entire screen or individual windows with crystal-clear quality. WebRTC-powered streaming delivers low-latency video with adaptive bitrate.
- Full screen or window sharing
- 1080p @ 30fps standard quality
- Adaptive bitrate for any connection
- Cursor included in stream
Remote Mouse & Keyboard
Let your collaborator take control with full mouse and keyboard input. All control requires explicit host approval.
- Full mouse control (click, scroll, drag)
- Complete keyboard input
- Special keys and shortcuts
- Cross-platform compatible
Simultaneous Input
Both host and viewer can control at the same time. Host input always takes priority for safety and comfort.
- Both users can control together
- Host always has priority
- No input blocking or queuing
- Visual indicator shows active controller
Explicit Consent Model
Security is built in from the ground up. Viewers must request control, and hosts must explicitly approve.
- Control requests require approval
- Emergency revoke hotkey (Ctrl+Shift+Esc)
- Visual indicator when control is active
- Can revoke control at any time
PWA Viewer
Viewers join from any modern browser - no download required. Install as a Progressive Web App for quick access.
- Works in any modern browser
- No account required to join
- Installable as PWA
- Mobile-friendly for viewing
Cross-Platform Desktop
Native desktop apps for macOS, Windows, and Linux. Install via your favorite package manager.
- macOS: Homebrew cask
- Windows: WinGet
- Linux: APT, DNF, AUR
- Direct download available
Screen Recording
Record your sessions locally for later review. Perfect for tutorials, documentation, and keeping a record of pair programming sessions.
- Record to WebM/MP4 locally
- System audio + microphone capture
- Quality presets (720p/1080p/4K)
- Pause/resume recording
Text Chat
Built-in text chat for when you need to share links, code snippets, or communicate without voice.
- Real-time messaging
- System notifications (join/leave)
- Works alongside screen sharing
- Message history per session
Built on Modern Technology
SquadX Live uses industry-standard WebRTC for reliable, low-latency streaming.
WebRTC P2P
Direct peer-to-peer connection for minimal latency.
E2E Encrypted
DTLS-SRTP encryption for all media streams.
NAT Traversal
STUN/TURN servers for reliable connectivity.
Adaptive Quality
Automatic quality adjustment based on bandwidth.
Multi-cursor
See remote cursor position in real-time.
Full Keyboard
All keys including modifiers and special keys.
How SquadX Live Compares
See how SquadX Live stacks up against other screen sharing solutions.
| Feature | SquadX Live | Others |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sharing | ||
| Remote control | ||
| Simultaneous control | - | |
| Screen recording (local) | soon | partial |
| Text chat | soon | |
| No account for viewers | - | |
| Open source | - | |
| Self-hostable | - | |
| E2E encrypted | partial | |
| Native apps | ||
| Browser viewer | - | |
| Free tier | unlimited | limited |
Ready to get started?
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