Splashtop vs ConnectWise ScreenConnect

Splashtop9.2Visit ConnectWise ScreenConnect8.7Visit

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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ConnectWise ScreenConnect #8 in Remote Desktop Software 8.7/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 3 of 3 features Visit ScreenConnect

• Splashtop fits best

  Budget-conscious teams needing deep integrations

• ConnectWise ScreenConnect fits best

  Professional support teams needing self-hosting

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Side by side

Feature	Splashtop 9.2/10 Visit ↗	ConnectWise ScreenConnect 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	8.7
Ranking	#3 in Remote Desktop Software	#8 in Remote Desktop Software
Best for	Budget-conscious teams needing deep integrations	Professional support teams needing self-hosting
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	$72/user/yr	$30/mo
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	—	14 days
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	Live chat, Community, Docs · 24/7
Compliance	SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML, 2FA	SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML, 2FA
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Splashtop 3/3 · ConnectWise ScreenConnect 3/3
File transfer	✓	✓
Session recording	✓	✓
Mobile apps	✓	✓
Specs
Access mode	Both	Both
Supported platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux, Chromebook, iOS, Android	Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Managed devices	2 devices	10 devices (best)
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	Supports attended and unattended remote access Offers recording, command-line tools, and file transfer Runs across major desktop, mobile, browser, and self-hosted environments
Cons	No free plan is available Solo is limited to access from up to 2 computers Advanced controls and performance features require higher tiers	One permits one license, one session, and 10 unattended agents Premium features require higher annual-billing tiers Enterprise licensing uses custom pricing and contract options
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 →	ConnectWise ScreenConnect is remote support and remote access software for IT teams, managed service providers, and internal support departments. Technicians can view and control computers and mobile devices, support attended sessions,… 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

• ConnectWise ScreenConnect — where it wins

  • Supports attended and unattended remote access
  • Offers recording, command-line tools, and file transfer
  • Runs across major desktop, mobile, browser, and self-hosted environments

  Where it doesn't

  • One permits one license, one session, and 10 unattended agents
  • Premium features require higher annual-billing tiers
  • Enterprise licensing uses custom pricing and contract options

• Splashtop9.2/10 · Free plan

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

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• ConnectWise ScreenConnect8.7/10 · 14-day trial

  A broad remote-support platform with self-hosting, mobile apps, recording, and tiered access.

  Visit ScreenConnectFull verdict →