Compare RealVNC and Splashtop Remote Access 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (55.4% of reviews)
Small-Business (82.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$8.25 1 Concurrent Session Per Month
$8.25 1 User Per Month
RealVNC
Star Rating
(438)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (55.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$8.25 1 Concurrent Session Per Month
Browse all 4 pricing plansSplashtop Remote Access
Star Rating
(509)4.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (82.4% 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.
- G2 reviewers report that Splashtop Remote Access excels in user satisfaction, reflected in its higher G2 Score of 77.76 compared to RealVNC's 58.68. Users appreciate its reliability and ease of use, with one reviewer noting, "This is a reliable product, and I really appreciate being able to have three screens open at once."
- According to verified reviews, RealVNC is praised for its robust security features, including end-to-end encryption and multi-factor sign-in options. Users feel secure while accessing their devices, with one stating, "Security defaults that feel right in real life."
- Users say that Splashtop Remote Access offers a seamless experience when connecting to multiple monitors, making it feel like they are in the office. One user highlighted, "I can easily connect and work as if I am at the other location," showcasing its effectiveness for remote work setups.
- Reviewers mention that RealVNC provides a high-quality screen sharing experience, which is particularly beneficial for presentations and collaborative work. A user noted, "High quality screen share ability for faster sharing of my projects ideas," indicating its strength in visual communication.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Splashtop Remote Access has a more favorable implementation process, with users finding it easy to set up and use. One reviewer remarked, "It's also easy to use, which is a big plus for me," emphasizing its user-friendly nature.
- According to recent feedback, while RealVNC has strong features, it struggles with market presence, receiving no recent reviews compared to Splashtop's 16. This lack of recent user feedback may indicate challenges in keeping up with user needs and expectations.
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
371
9.6
409
Ease of Use
9.3
374
9.7
413
Ease of Setup
9.0
245
9.3
296
Ease of Admin
9.2
241
9.5
246
Quality of Support
9.1
282
9.3
273
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.3
233
9.6
229
Product Direction (% positive)
8.7
369
9.1
391
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
25
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
9.1
73
8.5
17
8.9
74
6.9
12
8.0
67
8.9
18
9.3
72
8.7
13
8.4
68
8.4
18
8.9
74
Maintenance
8.9
16
8.4
71
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
8.3
66
7.9
14
8.2
65
Device Support
8.5
12
8.2
70
8.7
15
8.4
73
8.9
15
8.4
71
Performance
6.7
13
8.3
67
Administration
8.8
144
9.0
217
8.4
117
8.9
157
8.3
114
Feature Not Available
7.8
55
8.3
146
Feature Not Available
8.5
151
9.1
150
9.3
229
8.7
145
9.2
227
Platform
9.3
155
9.3
217
9.2
95
8.7
205
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
9.5
180
9.5
257
Security
Feature Not Available
7.9
125
Feature Not Available
8.9
190
Feature Not Available
8.9
176
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
12.3%
Computer Software
6.3%
Hospital & Health Care
3.4%
Accounting
2.9%
Marketing and Advertising
2.7%
Other
72.5%
Accounting
10.4%
Information Technology and Services
10.0%
Computer Software
4.3%
Hospital & Health Care
3.7%
Retail
3.5%
Other
68.2%
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
Is either an iPhone or Android OS version available? Can I show clients my screen?
2 Comments
JM
There is a VNC client available on iPhone and Android. Although it works only one direction. You can control a computer running VNC Server, but you cannot...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
Connection
1 Comment
TD
If you open the Splashtop Streamer on your laptop (from the icon tray in the lower right of your screen), select Security on the left side of the Streamer...Read more
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