Splashtop vs MeshCentral

Splashtop9.2Visit MeshCentral7.7Visit

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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MeshCentral #17 in Remote Desktop Software 7.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 3 features Visit MeshCentral

• Splashtop fits best

  Budget-conscious teams needing deep integrations

• MeshCentral fits best

  Technical teams wanting a self-hosted open-source tool

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Side by side

Feature	Splashtop 9.2/10 Visit ↗	MeshCentral 7.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	7.7
Ranking	#3 in Remote Desktop Software	#17 in Remote Desktop Software
Best for	Budget-conscious teams needing deep integrations	Technical teams wanting a self-hosted open-source tool
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free
Starting price	$72/user/yr	Free plan
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile	Self-hosted, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, Android
Support	Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Docs	Community, Docs
Compliance	SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML, 2FA	SSO/SAML, 2FA
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Splashtop 3/3 · MeshCentral 3/3
File transfer	✓	✓
Session recording	✓	✓
Mobile apps	✓	✓
Specs
Access mode	Both	Both
Supported platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux, Chromebook, iOS, Android	Windows, Linux, macOS, FreeBSD, Android, web browser
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	Web remote desktop, terminal, and file access in one tool Multitenancy, permissions, logs, and session recording Intel AMT management, Wake-on-LAN, and port forwarding
Cons	No free plan is available Solo is limited to access from up to 2 computers Advanced controls and performance features require higher tiers	Requires teams to install and operate their own server Endpoint agents must be deployed to managed devices Self-hosting places administration and availability responsibilities on the team
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 →	MeshCentral is an open-source, self-hosted web application for remotely managing computers on local networks or over the internet. It is designed for technical teams that want control over their remote-access environment rather than a… 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

• MeshCentral — where it wins

  • Web remote desktop, terminal, and file access in one tool
  • Multitenancy, permissions, logs, and session recording
  • Intel AMT management, Wake-on-LAN, and port forwarding

  Where it doesn't

  • Requires teams to install and operate their own server
  • Endpoint agents must be deployed to managed devices
  • Self-hosting places administration and availability responsibilities on the team

• Splashtop9.2/10 · Free plan

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

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• MeshCentral7.7/10 · Free plan

  A capable free option for teams prepared to run and manage their own remote-access server.

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