Alternatives to Splashtop
Business remote access value pick
Splashtop ranks #3 of 9 in Remote desktop tools, with an Alt Score of 86. It is proprietary, sold by subscription from $6/month (Business Access Solo, billed annually) and available on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android. 10 of 10 checklist rows are verified against a public source.
Remote workers and individuals who need access to their own computers from anywhere, plus IT teams, help desks, and MSPs supporting employee or client devices across Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, and Chromebook.
High-performance remote access and control of computers from any device, with unattended access for always-on machines and on-demand support for one-off sessions. Includes endpoint monitoring, remote patch management, session recording/audit logs, and security features like two-factor authentication and end-to-end encryption. Plans scale from single-user remote access to multi-technician IT/MSP support consoles.
Install the Splashtop Streamer app on the computer you want to access, then connect to it from the Splashtop app on another device to view and control it remotely. IT/support users manage and connect to multiple end-user or client devices through a central console.
Where Splashtop stands out
Verified capabilities most alternatives don't have.
Why people leave Splashtop
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Ranked alternatives
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Feature comparison
Rows come from the Remote desktop tools checklist (14 rows). Human-verified cells only. ? means the value has not been verified.
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Every fact and feature listed for Splashtop is verified against its own pages. Each alternative is sourced on its own page.
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Pricing model Subscription verified 2026-07-11
Billed Annually at $72
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License Proprietary verified 2026-07-11
You are granted a non-transferable, non-sublicensable, non-exclusive license to use the Software
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Starts at $6/month (Business Access Solo, billed annually) verified 2026-07-11
$6/ month
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Platforms Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android verified 2026-07-11
Install the Splashtop Business App on the Windows, Mac, Linux, Chromebook, iOS, and Android devices you want to remote from.
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Status active verified 2026-07-11
Device Tagging Support – define and add device tag attributes for better organization
https://www.splashtop.com/resources/20-years-of-innovation-winter-2026-product-release-update -
Cross-platform Yes verified 2026-07-11
Access from any Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, or Chromebook devices
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Unattended access Yes verified 2026-07-11
Unattended remote access to Windows, Mac, and Linux devices
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File transfer Yes verified 2026-07-11
Easily transfer files between computers without starting a remote session. Drag-and-drop or work in the file transfer window by moving files between your local and remote computers.
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Self-hostable server Partial verified 2026-07-11
Self-hosted on-premise remote access and remote support solution
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E2E encryption Partial verified 2026-07-11
Splashtop leverages this crucial technology, specifically the Transport Layer Security (TLS) and 256-bit Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), to safeguard data during transmission.
https://www.splashtop.com/blog/understanding-splashtops-multilayered-approach-security -
Free for personal use Partial verified 2026-07-11
Splashtop Personal is free* for personal, non-commercial use on your local home network.
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Wake-on-LAN Yes verified 2026-07-11
With Splashtop's remote wake-on-LAN feature, you can remotely wake up your Windows or Mac computer as long as another computer on the same network is awake.
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Multi-monitor Yes verified 2026-07-11
See more and work across all of your displays and select which remote screen to view and see all monitors in one window.
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Low-latency mode (gaming) Yes verified 2026-07-11
low latency, high frame rates, and reliable connectivity
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Mobile clients Yes verified 2026-07-11
Work from anywhere with remote desktop access to your powerful office computer from a laptop or mobile device
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/splashtop-business/id650739354
FAQ
Yes. AnyDesk, NoMachine and TeamViewer have a free tier or are fully free. Free-tier limits in the comparison table are verified and dated.
RustDesk and Remmina — every license claim links its source.