CrankWheel

Pros: Easy to use and very convenient for clients who are elderly and don't use another video conferencing platform.

Cons: It has been a little challenging sharing video simultaneously, and sometimes selecting what to share does not respond as quickly, so I usually select the window of the program I am sharing.

Overall: It has been very useful for clients who are older -- generally -- and not as computer savvy. I like it!

Pros: CrankWheel is the easiest the program that I have ever used. Many potential clients that cannot get onto other products have no issues connecting via CrankWheel. Ease of use for presenter and ease for end user is CrankWheel's biggest strength.

Cons: None!!! The con section is really not a "fair" request. I have found no flaws in the software and found that it works great when other programs don't.

Overall: Very good program. I have only used via a PC in an office setting. I have the extension saved and can launch it instantly!

Pros: CrankWheel is a game-changer for agents and brokers. It provides instant screen sharing without downloads, ensuring secure, compliant client interactions. Perfect for meeting new federal requirements, it builds trust, improves communication, and streamlines sales. CrankWheel enhances professionalism, efficiency, and transparency—making it an essential tool for today’s insurance professionals.

Cons: Requires a stable internet connection for both the agent and client, which can be challenging in rural or low-bandwidth areas.

Depending on the agency’s compliance policies, managing and storing session recordings securely may require additional tools or integrations.

Overall: CrankWheel is an amazing product and a trusted partner to the agent and broker community. They have delivered an innovative, reliable, and easy-to-use solution that perfectly understands the daily challenges and compliance needs of today’s insurance professionals.

With new federal documentation and consent requirements, CrankWheel offers a secure, efficient, and compliant way for agents and brokers to meet these standards while maintaining the personalized service clients deserve. Their technology enhances transparency, streamlines communication, and simplifies every client interaction.

HAFA proudly recognizes CrankWheel as a valuable, forward-thinking partner committed to empowering agents, ensuring compliance, and protecting consumers nationwide.

Pros: I love that no software needs to be downloaded on the client side. This makes it super easy for them and less hassle for us.

Cons: None really it works as intended which is why I prefer it over zoom.

Overall: This tool has saved so many deals that I would otherwise lose because clients cannot download Zoom into their phones or pcs

Pros: I've been using CrankWheel for almost two years now and I couldn't recommend a better webinar service, They make it super convenient with option to send meeting links via text, email, or copy the link. Options to share screen, window or browser tab. Webcam optional, you can schedule meetings, pause screenshares, chrome extension, and even set it up so that when people join the meeting, they need to provide a confirmation number to get in. I'm a licensed self-employed individual and CrankWheel also has the option to build in consent forms in both English and Spanish for the client to fill out right there. All in all, I get my money's worth every month and never regret my investment. Super satisfied with my experience.

Cons: It's not perfect which is okay, things happen and small inconveniences occur. It works 99% of the time but occasionally some features may glitch out such as having the clients fill out forms through CrankWheel. This is typically fixed by resetting the screenshare once or twice. Worst situation I just had to log out and log back in. Otherwise, not many cons. Overall video quality could improve on the client's end but it is still a very clear image and I have yet to have someone complain about visibility on their end.

Overall: Overall, highly recommend for anyone that's needing a reliable webinar service without needing to set up a zoom link or google meet. I can be on a regular phone call with a client, send them a meeting link directly to their phone via text, and do my consultations on the go. For its level of flexibility and reliability, I recommend anyone who needs to communicate and screenshare as needed to keep this tool as an essential in their digital toolbox.

Pros: CrankWheel is an outstanding platform for real-time sales presentations and instant screen sharing. It’s simple, fast, and doesn’t require any downloads, which makes it perfect for connecting with clients on the go. I love how seamlessly it integrates with my workflow — it lets me show demos or quotes instantly, boosting trust and conversion rates. The interface is clean and intuitive, and the ability to share your screen through just a link or phone number is a game changer. CrankWheel has genuinely made remote selling smoother, faster, and more professional. Highly recommend it for any sales team!

Cons: CrankWheel is a great tool overall, but there are a few areas that could be improved. The interface, while simple, can feel a bit basic at times compared to newer platforms. Occasionally, connections can lag or take a moment to load, especially on mobile devices. Some users might also wish for more customization options or integrations with popular CRMs. The free plan is helpful but somewhat limited for larger teams. Still, these are relatively minor drawbacks — the platform’s ease of use and reliability generally outweigh these small inconveniences. It’s a solid tool that just needs a few refinements.

Overall: CrankWheel makes the screen share process of my pitch very easy, without it it could be a struggle to set up zoom meetings. The user friendly interface, as well as the simplicity of connection to the screen share make this product top tier!

Pros: - easy to use
- easy for clients to use
- never lags
- great features & high quality resolution!

Cons: - does make me login like its my first time if i leave it open to long

Overall: Great, been using it for over a year now! A lot of my coworkers use this feature as well because its awesome to use for visuals

Pros: It is easy to learn, share and use. I love it because it gives you a professional presentation of your work to clients and it is different from loom or other sharing screens options. I just love it.

Cons: I wouldn't say that I have any cons. At the moment it served me well and I still recommend it to my friends.

Overall: I always use it when sharing information with my clients as a freelancer and sometimes, to my mentees when I am mentoring them. I mostly go to the website, put my user and start recording easily. I then share it with my clients or mentees and that's it! No difficulties at all and a great experience.

Pros: Crankwheel is so easy to use, it is quick, simple and easy. My potential clients love it! It helps build trust immediately.

Cons: I do not have anything negative to say about CrankWheel.

Overall: Just love how easy CrankWheel is. It helps my customers feel at ease without having to get on a video call.

Pros: Clients see my screen in real time
No client experience with virtual platforms needed
Easy to use
Can be used

Cons: It can be tricky if used on a phone as they can lose connection if they receive an incoming call or text
Sometimes they have trouble seeing the whole screen

Overall: Would highly recommend as it has helped my clients feel confident that I am a legitimate business. They can see everything we are discussing on the screen in front of them.

Pros: Appreciate the ease of use for both agent and client, it definitely help sales production with those customers that aren't comfortable or know about video sharing.

Cons: Only wish I knew about CrankWheel when I started my sales career

Overall: It's been great for me, no technical issues, customers seem to appreciate the option to see presentations quickly and easily.

Pros: My clients, whom I advise daily, do not have to download any software and do not need a camera! It is so easy like it can by!

Cons: Nothing! Everything is so good that every one of my clients accepts this simple communication solution. 100%!

Overall: No software required, available on mobile via SMS or email with an invitation link. Quickly anytime, even on the go!

Pros: Very easy program to use and very helpful with meetings and training.

Cons: I don't find anything that I don't like about the CrankWheel program.

Overall: Helpful in business and private use if you find the need.

Pros: I like Crankwheel because it is so easy to use. I can easily share my screen with people who are not accustomed to using technology. Plus, the newsletters that Crankwheel sends are packed with useful information that helps me grow my business.

Cons: I must go through security protocol more often than I like.

Overall: I recommend Crankwheel to anyone who needs to share their screen with prospects, clients, or colleagues.

Pros: Easy to use.
In my mind this tool is beneficial at more than one level. You get to set up a presentation with screens and pages ready for a client.

The client gets a clean 1 to 1 way to discuss and choose what product they want to go for.

Cons: How to get customers to take time out from their day for a screen viewer?
(Not a con, more of a thought)

Overall: CrankWheel is a tool designed to reach closer into the customers home office/head space.
A regular day the most of us have a million different thoughts and emotional signals dragging us all types of different directions.
With CrankWheel we help focus our conversation and narrowing the road.
• What do our customers need?
• What does it take to make deal?
• What type of product will benefit the long and short-term goals of the business we are talking to.

Pros: Ease of use. I can quickly set up a link with my prospects and customers. I receive good feedback from them on this solution and often ask me about it. I think sometime they get tired of their current sharing applications.

Cons: There were a few things that were not intuitive to begin with. Meaning I couldn't find how to do a few things, that appeared to be hidden a bit. After a few more times of using it, it works as advertised.

Overall: Overall I like this solution much better than competitors I have used before. It seems some corporations require that you use Teams, Goto Meeting, Zoom, Webex, etc... This solution does not seem to have that impact on these customers.

Pros: So easy to use, other programmes require a difficult set up, CrankWheel is super straightforward and means that i can quickly demo products or solve issues with ease.

Cons: There is no cons, perhaps the ability to video sessions would be good, but this is a free product so no complaints.

Overall: Faultless. Makes solving our clients/users online issues so easy. I would be love without it, highly recommend.

Pros: I've been using screen shares since the pandemic hit. I am in the insurance business. CrankWheel is by far the simplest and easiest to use. It bypasses a few opticals that some other screen share services require. One of the main pros is that it does not require the party you wish to screen share with to download anything. It is a simple text message or email and boom your n a screen share that easy!

Cons: Maybe an encrypted option to have a higher level of security and possibly have the option of video chat. Just an idea. Also maybe have some saved link you can automatically send with the link to see screen.

Overall: Great software for screen shares quick and easy!

Pros: Super easy to use, and easy to share link with customers.

Cons: Can't get sound to work on my chromebook and can't give screen to any other participants.

Overall: We've had no down time and never any issues.

Pros: I'm using CrankWheel inside applications that have their own embedded screen and webcam sharing functionality and it is far better! It was extremely easy to setup and start using right away. Additionally, using it to display sites like Miro boards is great, because I can limit the interactivity that is a problem sharing a URL. Fantastic for webinars as well...I can show a presentation and an inserted webcam view!

Cons: It was hard to find the best pricing model for my use, but the email support was extremely fast in helping me.

Overall: I belong to an alliance of over 200 trainers who have been forced to transition to online over the past year. Sorting through the maze of online tools has been stressful, so it's great to come across something simple and solid like CrankWheel.