Splashtop vs TightVNC
Splashtop
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| Figure | Splashtop | TightVNC |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $2.50/mo | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 13 | 2 |
| Spec score · Remote desktop software | 9.0 (#12) | 8.3 (#55) |
| Spec score · PC Remote Access Software | 8.3 (#6) | 8.3 (#7) |
| Spec score · Remote Desktop Access Software | 8.3 (#10) | 8.3 (#11) |
| Access mode | both | both |
| File Transfer | Solo includes file transfer, including drag-and-drop | Windows versions support uploading files to the remote server and downloading files from it. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile apps | Yes | Yes |
| Supported platforms | Windows,macOS,Linux,Chromebook,iOS,Android | Windows; Linux/Unix/X11; macOS; iOS; Android |
Plans
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
TightVNC
- GNU GPL TightVNCFree
- Commercial source code license for TightVNC Server 2.x for Windows€12,000, paid once
In their own words
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.