Splashtop vs Zoho Assist

Splashtop9.2Visit Zoho Assist9.0Visit

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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Zoho Assist #5 in Remote Desktop Software 9.0/10 Free plan · 15-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Zoho Assist

• Splashtop fits best

  Budget-conscious teams needing deep integrations

• Zoho Assist fits best

  Teams wanting broad, affordable support features

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Side by side

Feature	Splashtop 9.2/10 Visit ↗	Zoho Assist 9.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	9.0
Ranking	#3 in Remote Desktop Software	#5 in Remote Desktop Software
Best for	Budget-conscious teams needing deep integrations	Teams wanting broad, affordable support features
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	$72/user/yr	$10/user/mo
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	15 days
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile	Cloud, 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 · 24/7
Compliance	SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML, 2FA	2FA
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Splashtop 3/3 · Zoho Assist 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, Chrome OS, Raspberry Pi, 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	Free Edition supports one technician and up to five unattended devices. Attended and unattended access cover support and device-management workflows. Mobile support, diagnostics, recording, and help-desk integrations add breadth.
Cons	No free plan is available Solo is limited to access from up to 2 computers Advanced controls and performance features require higher tiers	Free Edition is limited to one concurrent session. Advanced capabilities are split across multiple remote-support and unattended plans. The $10 starting price applies per technician per month with annual billing.
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 →	Zoho Assist is a cloud-based remote desktop product for businesses, IT help desks, outsourced IT providers, and customer support teams. It supports attended, on-demand remote support and unattended access to configured computers, mobile… 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

• Zoho Assist — where it wins

  • Free Edition supports one technician and up to five unattended devices.
  • Attended and unattended access cover support and device-management workflows.
  • Mobile support, diagnostics, recording, and help-desk integrations add breadth.

  Where it doesn't

  • Free Edition is limited to one concurrent session.
  • Advanced capabilities are split across multiple remote-support and unattended plans.
  • The $10 starting price applies per technician per month with annual billing.

• Splashtop9.2/10 · Free plan

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

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• Zoho Assist9.0/10 · Free plan · 15-day trial

  A broad remote-support toolkit with a free edition and a $10 annual entry tier.

  Visit Zoho AssistFull verdict →