Splashtop review (2026)
High-performance remote access with excellent value, strong on remote work and education as well as IT support.
Splashtop made its name with fast, high-definition remote access and has grown into a full family of products spanning remote support, unattended access, and remote-work access to office computers. It's particularly strong on performance — smooth high-frame-rate sessions — and tends to undercut TeamViewer on price while matching much of its everyday capability.
Verdict
Splashtop is an easy recommendation for anyone who prioritises session quality and value: performance is excellent and pricing undercuts the big names. The multi-product line-up takes a moment to decode, and it's not a full RMM, but as a fast, affordable remote-access and support tool it's among the best in class.
Key facts
👍 Pros
- Excellent streaming performance, including HD and audio
- Clear, competitive pricing across product lines
- Separate products tuned for support, access and remote work
- Strong security with MFA and device authentication
- Good for education and creative/remote-work use cases
👎 Cons
- Product line-up can be confusing to navigate at first
- Advanced IT management features are lighter than full RMMs
- Some features split across different SKUs
- No permanent free commercial tier
Features & capability
Splashtop's strength is performance — sessions are smooth enough for video and audio work, which is why it's popular beyond IT support in education and creative fields. For IT teams, Splashtop SOS and Remote Support cover attended and unattended access, file transfer, multi-monitor, chat and remote wake. It's less of an all-in-one management platform and more a best-in-class access tool.
Security
Splashtop supports TLS and AES encryption, multi-factor authentication, device authentication and session logging, with compliance options for regulated industries. As ever, the human layer matters most — enforce MFA and restrict unattended access. See our security guide.
Pricing & value
Splashtop is priced per product line — access, support (SOS), and remote work — and generally offers strong value versus TeamViewer. The main friction is choosing the right SKU for your use case. For pure support sessions, SOS is the one to look at; for always-on access to managed machines, the Business Access line fits.
Who should use Splashtop?
Best for
Teams that want high-performance remote access at a fair price, and organisations in education or creative fields where session quality matters.
Not ideal for
Buyers who want a single all-in-one IT management platform with deep RMM — Splashtop focuses on access and support rather than full fleet management.
Frequently asked questions
Is Splashtop cheaper than TeamViewer?
Generally yes. Splashtop is positioned as a high-value alternative and typically undercuts TeamViewer's business tiers while covering most everyday needs.
What's the difference between Splashtop products?
Broadly: Business Access for remote work to your own computers, SOS for ad-hoc IT support, and Remote Support for managing a fleet of unattended devices. Pick by use case.
Is Splashtop good for remote work?
Yes — its HD performance and audio make it a strong choice for accessing an office machine, and it's widely used in education and creative work.
Is Splashtop secure?
It uses TLS/AES encryption, MFA, device authentication and session logging, with compliance options for regulated sectors.