Splashtop vs BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access

Splashtop9.2Visit BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access8.4Visit

Higher score Splashtop #3 in Remote Desktop Software 9.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Splashtop

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BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access #11 in Remote Desktop Software 8.4/10 Pricing on request ✓ 3 of 3 features Visit BeyondTrust

• Splashtop fits best

  Budget-conscious teams needing deep integrations

• BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access fits best

  Privileged access to complex infrastructure

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Side by side

Feature	Splashtop 9.2/10 Visit ↗	BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	8.4
Ranking	#3 in Remote Desktop Software	#11 in Remote Desktop Software
Best for	Budget-conscious teams needing deep integrations	Privileged access to complex infrastructure
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	$72/user/yr	Pricing on request
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile	Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Docs	Email, Phone, Tickets, Docs · 24/7
Compliance	SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML, 2FA	SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML, 2FA
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Splashtop 3/3 · BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access 3/3
File transfer	✓	✓
Session recording	✓	✓
Mobile apps	✓	✓
Specs
Access mode	Both	Both
Supported platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux, Chromebook, iOS, Android	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, web
Managed devices	2 devices	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Low $6/month annual Solo plan with access to up to 2 computers Supports attended and unattended access, recording, printing, and device management Integrates with Autotask PSA, ServiceNow, Freshservice, Zendesk, Jira, and more	Covers servers, desktops, databases, cloud, network, and OT environments Adds least privilege, credential vaulting, and passwordless access options Records sessions with searchable logs, monitoring, and audit trails
Cons	No free plan is available Solo is limited to access from up to 2 computers Advanced controls and performance features require higher tiers	Pricing requires contacting sales There is no free plan Its breadth may exceed the needs of basic remote desktop users
Our verdict	Splashtop provides remote desktop access and remote support for individuals, small teams, IT departments, enterprises, and educational institutions. It supports Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android, with attended and unattended access… Read the review →	BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access is designed for administrators, IT teams, employees, and third-party vendors who need controlled access to complex infrastructure. It provides VPN-less connections to servers, desktops, network devices,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Splashtop — where it wins

  • Low $6/month annual Solo plan with access to up to 2 computers
  • Supports attended and unattended access, recording, printing, and device management
  • Integrates with Autotask PSA, ServiceNow, Freshservice, Zendesk, Jira, and more

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan is available
  • Solo is limited to access from up to 2 computers
  • Advanced controls and performance features require higher tiers

• BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access — where it wins

  • Covers servers, desktops, databases, cloud, network, and OT environments
  • Adds least privilege, credential vaulting, and passwordless access options
  • Records sessions with searchable logs, monitoring, and audit trails

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing requires contacting sales
  • There is no free plan
  • Its breadth may exceed the needs of basic remote desktop users

• Splashtop9.2/10 · Free plan

  A paid remote-access suite with low entry pricing, broad platforms, and deep integrations.

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• BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access8.4/10 · Pricing on request

  A specialized choice for controlled access to complex infrastructure.

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