IDEAL Remote vs Splashtop

IDEAL Remote is remote administration software for managing Windows environments, with access from Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android. It supports file transfer through multiple methods, including selective transfer. The listed migration options cover user profiles and settings, but not applications. Its plans include one administrator license, unlimited managed domains, unlimited servers, and unlimited client computers. The New license with 1 year maintenance plan is €249 a month; the 2 years maintenance plan is €323.70 a month; and the 3 years maintenance plan is €373.50 a month. IDEAL Remote is paid and has no free plan; a 30-day trial is listed. The maker was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Châteaurenard, France.

Splashtop provides remote access to computers and mobile devices across Windows, macOS, Linux, Chromebook, iOS, and Android. Access is available from any device, with both cloud and selected self-hosted options. Listed capabilities include file transfer, session recording, managed devices, and mobile apps. Security controls include 2FA, endpoint MFA, audit logging, and end-to-end encryption; the company also cites SOC 2, SOC 3, ISO/IEC 27001, and GDPR. Pro includes role and access management, up to 10 computers per license, and up to three users connecting to one computer. Performance adds 4:4:4 color accuracy, 240 FPS capability, high-fidelity audio, remote stylus and Wacom Bridge support, and USB passthrough. Enterprise lists SSO, granular controls, scheduled access, SIEM logging, IP whitelisting, APIs, and cloud recording. Solo costs $6 a month billed annually at 72 USD for one user and up to two computers. Pro is $8.25 a month per user billed annually at 99 USD; Performance is $13 a month per user billed annually at 149 USD. Free trials are listed.