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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (55.5% of reviews)
Small-Business (84.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$8.25 1 Concurrent Session Per Month
$8.25 1 User Per Month
RealVNC
Star Rating
(439)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (55.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$8.25 1 Concurrent Session Per Month
Browse all 4 pricing plansSplashtop Remote Access
Star Rating
(488)4.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (84.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$8.25 1 User Per Month
Browse all 4 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that RealVNC excels in "Remote Control" with a high rating of 9.8, making it a preferred choice for seamless remote access, while Splashtop Remote Access also scores well at 9.8 but is noted for its superior "File Sharing" capabilities with a score of 9.9, which reviewers find particularly useful for collaborative work.
- Reviewers mention that Splashtop Remote Access offers better "Unattended Remote Access" with a score of 9.6 compared to RealVNC's 8.9, highlighting that users appreciate the ease of accessing devices without needing someone on the other end to grant permission.
- G2 users indicate that Splashtop shines in "Session Recording" with a score of 9.0, while RealVNC falls short with a score of 6.8, leading users to prefer Splashtop for training and documentation purposes.
- Users on G2 report that Splashtop's "Multi-Monitor Support" is rated at 9.0, which is higher than RealVNC's 8.3, making it a better option for those who frequently work with multiple screens.
- Reviewers say that RealVNC's "Quality of Support" is rated at 9.1, which is commendable, but Splashtop outperforms it with a score of 9.5, indicating that users find Splashtop's customer service more responsive and helpful.
- Users report that both products have strong "Cross-Platform Access," but Splashtop leads with a score of 9.6 compared to RealVNC's 9.3, suggesting that Splashtop provides a more versatile experience across different devices and operating systems.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
RealVNC
Essentials
$8.25
1 Concurrent Session Per Month
For individuals needing access to a handful of devices.
- Includes 3 managed devices
- 1 licensed user only
- Unlimited concurrent connections (to managed devices)
Splashtop Remote Access
Splashtop Remote Access Pro
$8.25
1 User Per Month
Billed annually at $99.
For individuals and small teams who need remote work productivity
- Access up to 10 computers per license
- Two users can remote into the same computer
- Manage multiple users in teams
Free Trial
RealVNC
Free Trial is available
Splashtop Remote Access
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.3
372
9.6
395
Ease of Use
9.4
375
9.7
399
Ease of Setup
9.0
246
9.4
282
Ease of Admin
9.2
241
9.6
238
Quality of Support
9.1
283
9.4
261
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.3
233
9.6
221
Product Direction (% positive)
8.7
370
9.1
378
Features by Category
Communication
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Content Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Productivity Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Presenter Tools
Not enough data
8.7
22
Not enough data
8.0
22
Not enough data
9.7
24
Not enough data
8.0
22
Conferencing Options
Not enough data
7.4
22
Not enough data
7.4
21
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Application Tools
Not enough data
8.7
25
Not enough data
8.3
23
Not enough data
9.0
24
Agentic AI - Screen Sharing
Not enough data
5.6
6
Administration
9.2
17
9.0
70
8.5
17
8.9
70
6.9
12
8.0
67
8.9
18
9.3
69
8.7
13
8.4
67
8.4
18
8.8
70
Maintenance
8.9
16
8.3
68
8.8
14
8.4
65
Communication
8.3
15
8.5
68
Feature Not Available
6.2
64
Feature Not Available
6.1
64
Feature Not Available
6.8
65
Security
8.6
17
8.2
65
7.9
14
8.2
65
Device Support
8.5
12
8.2
67
8.7
15
8.4
68
8.9
15
8.3
67
Performance
6.7
13
8.2
66
Administration
8.8
145
9.0
217
8.4
118
8.9
154
8.3
115
Feature Not Available
7.8
56
8.3
146
Feature Not Available
8.5
151
9.1
151
9.3
224
8.7
146
9.2
221
Platform
9.3
156
9.3
211
9.2
96
8.7
202
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
9.5
181
9.5
245
Security
Feature Not Available
8.0
126
Feature Not Available
9.0
190
Feature Not Available
8.9
177
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
RealVNC and Splashtop Remote Access are categorized as Remote Desktop and Remote Support
Unique Categories
RealVNC has no unique categories
Splashtop Remote Access is categorized as Screen Sharing
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
RealVNC
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Splashtop Remote Access
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
12.5%
Computer Software
6.3%
Hospital & Health Care
3.4%
Accounting
2.9%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
2.6%
Other
72.4%
Accounting
10.5%
Information Technology and Services
9.1%
Computer Software
4.4%
Hospital & Health Care
3.8%
Retail
3.6%
Other
68.6%
Discussions
Is there an easy way to transfer files between server and viewer computers. currently i use email.
3 Comments
PS
This functionality is built into the software. From the toolbar, click on the "Double Arrows" which is for File Transfers. Note that file transfer isn’t...Read more
How can I automatically start VNC Server on a Mac to enable remote login after restart?
3 Comments
JR
This has been driving me crazy since around when you posted this question originally. In case you never figured it out, or others find this post (it was the...Read more
?
2 Comments
LC
You can download a trial version for free, but to use the VNC server, you need to buy a license and register.Read more
How do I print from my clients computer to my printer
3 Comments
JJ
https://support-splashtopbusiness.splashtop.com/hc/en-us/articles/212725383-REMOTE-PRINTRead more
What is the network traffic like for the streamers?
2 Comments
RN
Minimal. I am connected all day and it barely up-ticks my bandwidth. They do some tricks with only transmitting the portions of the screen that have...Read more
lloyd sax
1 Comment
TD
You can start a Splashtop free trial at https://www.splashtop.com/start-free-trial. It's a fully functional trial with no credit card or commitment required.Read more
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