Overview
PrinterShare is a mobile app (Android/iOS) that lets you print from your phone to nearby or remote printers. It uses a combination of local network discovery and cloud relay.
Share Printer is a Windows desktop app that turns your PC into a local print server. Any device on your network prints through the browser — no app needed.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | PrinterShare | Share Printer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $12.95 (Premium) | Free (Pro: $9.99) |
| App required on phone | Yes | No — browser only |
| Works on iPhone | Yes (app) | Yes (browser) |
| Works on Android | Yes (app) | Yes (browser) |
| Works on Chromebook | Limited | Yes (browser) |
| Works on laptop/desktop | No | Yes (any browser) |
| Cloud dependency | Yes (for remote print) | None — 100% local |
| Privacy | Files may go through cloud | Files stay on LAN |
| PDF support | Yes | Yes |
| Image support | Yes | Yes |
| Printer compatibility | Varies by phone/OS | Any printer on Windows |
| QR code sharing | No | Yes (Pro) |
| PIN protection | No | Yes (Pro) |
| Bulk file upload | One at a time | Yes (Pro) |
| Remote printing (internet) | Yes | No (LAN only) |
When to Choose Share Printer
- You want to print from any device, not just phones
- You don’t want to install apps on every phone
- Privacy matters — files should never leave your network
- You want a free solution that actually works
- You need to support guests who don’t have the app
When to Choose PrinterShare
- You need to print over the internet (remotely, not on the same network)
- You don’t have a Windows PC on your network