RustDesk vs Splashtop

RustDesk is a remote-access tool for Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, and the web. It supports access from both sides, file transfer, and session recording, and provides mobile apps. The Free plan costs nothing and includes open-source software, online status, and community support. Paid plans are billed annually: Individual costs $11.88 a month for one login user and 20 managed devices; Basic costs $23.88 a month for 10 login users and 100 managed devices. Customized and Customized V2 each cost $23.88 a month. Both list charges of 1.20 USD for each additional user and 0.12 USD for each additional device; Customized V2 also lists 24 USD for each additional concurrent connection. RustDesk is made by RustDesk, founded in 2021 and headquartered in Singapore.

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.