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Head-to-head · Unattended Remote Access Software

Splashtop vs RemotePC

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score Splashtop #5 in Unattended Remote Access Software 8.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 6 features Visit Splashtop
RemotePC #7 in Unattended Remote Access Software 8.5/10 7-day trial Free trial✓ 2 of 6 features Visit RemotePC

Splashtop leads on 1 check, RemotePC on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreSplashtop · 8.7/10
  • Free planonly Splashtop
  • Free trialonly RemotePC

Splashtop scores higher on our rubric for unattended remote access software: 8.7 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #7.

Splashtop offers free plan; RemotePC doesn't.

Splashtop is the better fit for teams wanting affordable mainstream access. RemotePC is the better fit for budget-conscious multi-platform users.

  • Splashtop fits best

    Teams wanting affordable mainstream access

  • RemotePC fits best

    Budget-conscious multi-platform users

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Side by side

Feature Splashtop 8.7/10 Visit ↗ RemotePC 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.7 8.5
Ranking #5 in Unattended Remote Access Software #7 in Unattended Remote Access Software
Best for Teams wanting affordable mainstream access Budget-conscious multi-platform users
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price $72/user/yr $2.46/mo
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial — 7 days
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Cloud, 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, Docs · 24/7
Compliance SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML, 2FA SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, 2FA
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Splashtop 2/6 · RemotePC 2/6
Mobile access Not checked yet Not checked yet
File transfer ✓ ✓
Wake on LAN Not checked yet Not checked yet
Session recording ✓ ✓
Remote reboot Not checked yet Not checked yet
Multi-monitor support Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Device limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Free plan plus annual pricing starting at $6 per user monthly
  • Supports unattended access, attended support, recording, and file transfer
  • Works across web, desktop, mobile, and major operating systems
  • Unattended and attended access across Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android
  • Session recording, file transfer, remote printing, and multi-monitor support
  • Mass deployment plus integrations with helpdesk and identity platforms
Cons
  • Commercial subscriptions are billed annually
  • Personal free use is limited to home Wi-Fi
  • Higher-end features require Pro, Performance, or Enterprise tiers
  • Solo manages only one computer
  • No free plan is available
  • Advanced identity and access controls start on Enterprise
Our verdict

Splashtop provides remote desktop access and remote support software for individuals, small teams, businesses, IT departments, help desks, MSPs, and educational institutions. It supports both unattended computer access and attended…

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RemotePC provides unattended remote access and attended support for individuals, IT teams, businesses, and helpdesk technicians. Connections are supported across Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android, with browser-based access plus…

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  1. SplashtopUnattended Remote Access Software 8.7Free plan
  2. RemotePCUnattended Remote Access Software 8.57-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Splashtop — where it wins

    • Free plan plus annual pricing starting at $6 per user monthly
    • Supports unattended access, attended support, recording, and file transfer
    • Works across web, desktop, mobile, and major operating systems

    Where it doesn't

    • Commercial subscriptions are billed annually
    • Personal free use is limited to home Wi-Fi
    • Higher-end features require Pro, Performance, or Enterprise tiers

  • RemotePC — where it wins

    • Unattended and attended access across Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android
    • Session recording, file transfer, remote printing, and multi-monitor support
    • Mass deployment plus integrations with helpdesk and identity platforms

    Where it doesn't

    • Solo manages only one computer
    • No free plan is available
    • Advanced identity and access controls start on Enterprise

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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