Pandora RC vs Splashtop
Pandora RC
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| Figure | Pandora RC | Splashtop |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | $2.50/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 5 | 13 |
| Spec score · Remote desktop software | 8.5 (#44) | 9.0 (#12) |
| Access mode | both | both |
| Company history | LinkedIn lists Pandora FMS as founded in 2004, privately held, headquartered in Las Rozas de Madrid and employing 11–50 people. | Splashtop is celebrating 20 years |
| File transfer | Yes | Solo includes file transfer, including drag-and-drop |
| Founded | 2004 | 2006 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Headquarters | Madrid, Spain | Cupertino, California, United States |
| Supported platforms | Windows,Linux,macOS,Raspbian | Windows,macOS,Linux,Chromebook,iOS,Android |
Plans
Pandora RC
- FreeFree
- CorporatePriced on request
- ONEPriced on request
- On-PremisePriced on request
- SaaSPriced on request
Splashtop
- Solo$6 a month
- Pro$8.25 a month
- Performance$13 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
- Remote Support - SOS$22 a month
- Remote Support - EnterprisePriced on request
- Classroom Cloud$29.99 a year
- Mirroring360 Pro$29.99 a year
- Autonomous Endpoint ManagementPriced on request
- Bitdefender GravityZone EDRPriced on request
In their own words
Pandora RC
Pandora RC is remote-control software for devices running Windows, Linux, macOS, or Raspbian. It supports browser-based and installed-software access, with file transfer included. Plans are organized by device capacity: Free covers 5 devices, SaaS 100, On-Premise 500, ONE 2,000 or more, and Corporate 10,000 or more. The product also includes risk assessment, approval workflows, emergency changes, a change audit trail, and CMDB linking, bringing review and tracking functions alongside remote access. Pandora RC was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Las Rozas de Madrid, Madrid, Spain. Its listed operating system support includes Raspbian as well as Windows, Linux, and macOS.
Splashtop
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.