Splashtop vs RealVNC Connect

Splashtop9.2Visit RCRealVNC Connect8.8Visit

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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RC RealVNC Connect #7 in Remote Desktop Software 8.8/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 3 of 3 features Visit RealVNC

• Splashtop fits best

  Budget-conscious teams needing deep integrations

• RealVNC Connect fits best

  Small teams wanting established remote access

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Side by side

Feature	Splashtop 9.2/10 Visit ↗	RCRealVNC Connect 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	8.8
Ranking	#3 in Remote Desktop Software	#7 in Remote Desktop Software
Best for	Budget-conscious teams needing deep integrations	Small teams wanting established remote access
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	$72/user/yr	—
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	14 days
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile	Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Docs	Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs · 24/7
Compliance	SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML, 2FA	SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML, 2FA
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Splashtop 3/3 · RealVNC Connect 3/3
File transfer	✓	✓
Session recording	✓	✓
Mobile apps	✓	✓
Specs
Access mode	Both	Both
Supported platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux, Chromebook, iOS, Android	Windows, macOS, Linux, Raspberry Pi OS, iOS/iPadOS, Android
Managed devices	2 devices	3 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	Free non-commercial plan with support for 3 devices Remote access, file transfer, recording, chat, and administration Windows, macOS, Linux, Raspberry Pi, iOS, and Android support
Cons	No free plan is available Solo is limited to access from up to 2 computers Advanced controls and performance features require higher tiers	Lite is limited to non-commercial use Paid pricing is billed annually, not monthly Offers few integrations with other software
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 →	RealVNC Connect is remote access and support software for individuals, organizations, IT teams, and service desks. It combines attended and unattended access with tools for remote control, file transfer, in-session chat, session recording,… 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

• RealVNC Connect — where it wins

  • Free non-commercial plan with support for 3 devices
  • Remote access, file transfer, recording, chat, and administration
  • Windows, macOS, Linux, Raspberry Pi, iOS, and Android support

  Where it doesn't

  • Lite is limited to non-commercial use
  • Paid pricing is billed annually, not monthly
  • Offers few integrations with other software

• Splashtop9.2/10 · Free plan

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

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• RCRealVNC Connect8.8/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

  Established remote access with a free personal tier and scalable paid plans.

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