Splashtop vs XP/VS Terminal Server
Splashtop
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| Figure | Splashtop | XP/VS Terminal Server |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $2.50/mo | $54/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 13 | 22 |
| Spec score · Remote desktop software | 9.0 (#12) | 8.0 (#73) |
| Company History | Splashtop is celebrating 20 years | Thinstuff says it launched in 2005 and focuses on affordable remote desktop solutions for secure remote access to Windows systems. |
| Founded | 2006 | 2005 |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Headquarters | Cupertino, California, United States | Bratislava, Slovakia |
| Managed Devices | Remote Support SOS supports up to 1,200 managed computers per license configuration | 1 |
| Supported platforms | Windows,macOS,Linux,Chromebook,iOS,Android | Windows |
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
XP/VS Terminal Server
- Lite — 1 connection$54 a month
- Lite — 3 connections$122 a month
- Lite — 5 connections$176 a month
- Lite — 10 connections$243 a month
- Lite — unlimited connections$405 a month
- Standard — 1 connection$145 a month
- Standard — 3 connections$348 a month
- Standard — 5 connections$428 a month
- Standard — 10 connections$566 a month
- XP/VS Terminal Server Lite — 1 connection for 1 server€44, 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.
XP/VS Terminal Server
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