ScreenConnect vs Splashtop Remote Support comparison

ConnectWise and Splashtop are both solutions in the Remote Access category. ConnectWise is ranked #17, while Splashtop is ranked #12 with an average rating of 9.5. ConnectWise holds a 3.1% mindshare in VUS, compared to Splashtop’s 2.1% mindshare. Additionally, 93% of ConnectWise users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Splashtop users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Mar 29, 2026

ScreenConnect and Splashtop Remote Support are competing remote access solutions for businesses needing efficient remote support. While ScreenConnect provides excellent connection speeds and session management, Splashtop's robust feature set positions it as a more comprehensive choice.

Features:ScreenConnect provides fast connection speeds, customized session options, and robust security systems. Splashtop offers high-definition streaming, multi-device support, and comprehensive collaboration tools, positioning it as the more feature-rich solution.

Room for Improvement:ScreenConnect could improve its mobile capabilities, update its user interface for better experience, and expand integration with third-party applications. Splashtop might enhance customization options, refine its mobile app's performance, and streamline initial setup processes.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service:ScreenConnect offers straightforward on-premises deployment and multiple customer support channels. In contrast, Splashtop uses a cloud-based deployment model for quick integration and provides responsive support, benefiting organizations preferring cloud solutions.

Pricing and ROI:ScreenConnect has a lower startup cost, making it cost-effective for budget-conscious teams. Splashtop requires a higher initial investment but delivers a strong ROI with its extensive features, positioning it as a worthwhile investment for comprehensive remote support.

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Microsoft Intune

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2026, in the Remote Access category, the mindshare of Microsoft Intune is 6.3%, down from 10.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of ScreenConnect is 3.1%, up from 1.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Splashtop Remote Support is 2.1%, down from 2.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Remote Access Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Microsoft Intune	6.3%
Splashtop Remote Support	2.1%
ScreenConnect	3.1%
Other	88.5%

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OluwashileAdeniyi

Senior Infrastructure Security Engineer at a outsourcing company with 51-200 employees

Centralized endpoint security has improved and supports hybrid work and BYOD policies

Regarding what I dislike about Microsoft Intune and its downsides, I would say that more Mac controls are needed because we have limited Mac and Linux control. When comparing controls and policies between Windows, Mac, and Linux, Windows has almost everything you can think of, while Mac and Linux have limited types of control. You cannot implement certain things on Mac and Linux that you can on Windows. The limited controls are a major issue. Additionally, if Microsoft could find a way to embed servers into Microsoft Intune, that would be beneficial. Microsoft Intune is not really designed for servers or Windows servers. It is more tailored towards Windows 11 and Windows 10 operating systems. Windows servers are not fully supported. Enterprise organizations usually have both servers and endpoints, which are users' workstations. For servers, most people look for other solutions such as SCCM, which is Configuration Manager. However, SCCM is what Microsoft Intune is trying to replace. Both SCCM and Microsoft Intune belong to Microsoft. Microsoft is trying to transition organizations into Microsoft Intune, the native cloud solution. However, because this update is still in process, servers are not fully compatible with Microsoft Intune and cannot be managed by it. The current policy that has emerged from issues with clients is what they call co-management, which is relatively new, and I do not know if adoption is significant. Many legacy or older customers who have been using these products for decades still have SCCM. When it is time for them to manage their Windows devices, they use what is called cloud attach. Cloud attach is a term whereby your SCCM is connected to your Microsoft Intune. Most people do not know about it, but I have deployed it for several organizations. Cloud attach and co-management work together so that your device is in SCCM, but some policies are pushed from Microsoft Intune. It is like two different solutions working hand in hand. That is what they call co-management. Microsoft Intune does not bring all of your endpoint and security management tools into one place, which is the goal and how it should be. However, as I mentioned, servers are not included. If we talk about end users, Microsoft Intune does bring all your devices together. In a typical enterprise environment, you have end users with workstations, laptops, company-issued phones, and bring your own devices. You can create policies for all of these. However, for the backend, your servers do not have much coverage. Servers are not really covered by Microsoft Intune in that way.

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Todd Blake

Senior IT Specialist at a healthcare company with 11-50 employees

Simple to set up, reasonable pricing, and useful remote control capabilities

I'm on the latest version of the solution. I just updated it yesterday. While we have the solution on-premises at this time, we'll likely move to the cloud later this year. They have a trial version that you can try. They have a free version that you can try as well. I use it myself to support my family. I would try the free version or the trial version depending on your business. They can set you up and you can get to see all the features. I would also advocate going to the cloud version. Don't bother with the on-prem. It's just easier to jump to the cloud. I'd rate the solution nine out of ten.

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David Fitzerman

Chief Alchemist/ VP at DFC BBQ

Able to boot into safe mode or standard mode remotely and reliable performance

I've only had to deal with it once. Because of the custom package we have, a white-label package, I can only think of one issue maybe six or seven years ago. I don't even remember what it was. At that time, I think they were pretty responsive. Very few companies offer phone support anymore; everyone's gone the way of email responses. I'm having that problem with CorelDRAW right now, and I'm waiting three weeks for a technician. So it's a good thing it's not important. Are the customer service and support good? For me, they're as good as anybody else, maybe not as good as some companies, but probably better than most. We deal with HP, IBM, HCL. Some companies only offer email support, and you have to wait for a response. I'm trying to remember the last time I interacted with Splashtop support. They do give you an answer. On a scale of one to ten, they're nine plus. You rarely have to use them, but I'm satisfied when you do.

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Quotes from Members

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Pros

"Maturity makes it a stable product."

"The biggest asset is the range of device management options available with Intune, whether it is a Windows device, a Linux device, a Mac device, or mobile devices."

"Being able to manage the devices remotely is most valuable. We can push security requirements through Microsoft Intune."

"It's cloud-based with no need for on-premise infrastructure, you can access it anywhere and start working on it, and you will have the record of data in your hand anytime if you need it quickly."

"If you are looking for an MDM provider specifically for user and device certificate enrollment for your BYOD use cases or corporate devices, I believe Microsoft Intune could be one of the best solutions available."

"Generally for the organization, Microsoft Intune has been a good investment for managing a lot of the company resources, saving a lot of money compared to using the on-premises version of the software."

"We are able to deliver applications fast to our mobile workloads so that users can make use of it instantly."

"The solution is easy to use, simple to understand for those new to using it, and combined with the other Microsoft products it makes for an overall good package."

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"In terms of pricing, this has been the most affordable, reliable and convenient remote assistance software/service that I have come across."

"Remote connect via webpage. I use it to support employees when I am not in the office or when they are at a remote location."

"We switched over from LogMeIn Rescue, which was okay but became very expensive, and while ConnectWise is our backup method and we don't use it as much as we do our RMM software and remote support, it has definitely really helped in terms of speed and ease."

"Session groups and triggers are the most valuable features, because they make a greater degree of organization possible. Greater degree of organization is valuable to my organization, because we have many sessions to handle."

"I've noted an ROI while using the solution."

"I previously used TeamViewer and Chrome Remote Desktop, and ScreenConnect beats out both as it's easier to use than Windows Remote Desktop (outside of a local network) and it's less expensive than TeamViewer."

"It's very low maintenance."

"We like the fact that on our website we can have the ConnectWise bit embedded, and it has instructions for the end-user about what they need to do. Previously, on LogMeIn, we used to have to almost talk them through everything... ConnectWise has step-by-step instructions, depending on the browser."

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"In contrast, Splashtop is a really good product and it's not so expensive."

"The ability to use mobile devices is helpful because we can support our clients from anywhere."

"The file transfers work well, the remote support and hosted solution work well."

"The initial setup is simple."

"The solution is very fast."

"With the extended license, it's easy to be remote."

"The tool's most valuable features are pricing and easy management."

"Splashtop Remote Support is my main product, and I use it daily. Its main function is to control systems, which is essential remotely. Additionally, it has useful features such as chat functionality, file transfer, and the ability to add notes with information about a computer or server. Despite being simple software, it is very useful and valuable."

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Cons

"It needs incorporation of Knox, ZeroTouch, etc."

"Microsoft Intune has potential for improvement; I would like to see a lot more customization in the reporting tools."

"I heard some pain points. The main thing is the learning curve. It took time to implement. It was not the best product starting out of the gate."

"The configuration and pricing can be improved."

"Microsoft Copilot in Microsoft Intune is absolutely useless for protecting my environment."

"However, I dislike how it lags sometimes. I cannot work on multiple processes at the same time."

"The scalability could be improved, and like most other MDM products, Intune is good but not 100% there yet."

"Policy and app deployment should be faster, as it currently takes between minutes to hours to apply, with an average of one hour."

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"An option I would want would be to have a shortcut on my desktop, to click on it, and immediately be able to select which system I wanted to access and which computer in that system I wanted to access, and have fewer steps that I would have to physically go through to do so."

"The only issues I’ve dealt with are display issues when the end user has a dual monitor setup."

"The only slowdown I've seen is when quality settings are set to high - and this is primarily on Windows 10 machines that show a picture on the lock-screen prior to the password entry screen."

"However, the main issue I have seen with it is that, if they are having issues with their web browsers or network, there is really no way to connect with it."

"At the moment, there's absolutely no specific feature that we actually need additionally since all the features that we need are available."

"There can be some complexities when running patches or when building up all the profiles, making them areas where improvements are required."

"We have had issues. We have had circumstances, for reasons we don't know, where the service will stop running, and when the service stops running that computer no longer becomes reachable. We haven't really seen that so much on desktops, but we have seen that happen quite frequently on server operating systems, Server 2008, Server 2012. You can install the product and then a week down the road it will just stop."

"Mobile interface."

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"Splashtop Remote Support needs to improve customization."

"I'm not sure if I can recommend the solution as I'm not sure if it's a fit for me."

"The phone's a little tricky to work with due to the small screen."

"The packages that Splashtop has, tend to be a little bit confusing and should be simplified."

"The solution should add more options and tools for shortcuts, administration, etc."

"The solution should be able to make an inventory of computers automatically."

"The integration features could be better."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"It's a part of Microsoft 365 and E5 licenses. Microsoft's strategy of making every feature in Microsoft Intune paid needs optimization. Remote control is one of the basic features, not a luxury feature, yet we must pay for it. I"

"Intune is available as an individual product, but it also comes with Office 365 Premium or an Enterprise license, and the price varies for each version."

"Most of our clients come to us with licensing already in place. On average, it costs $6 per device per month to add Intune to an Office 365 subscription, but I am not sure."

"It comes with the E5 plan. We bought the E5 plan from Microsoft."

"Microsoft Intune is moderately priced. There is a monthly license required to use the solution and it is approximately eight dollars per month."

"All security solutions worldwide are expensive. Microsoft has allowed a small scale of features within Microsoft Intune for cost-efficient solutions. If you want the full suite, you need to invest more to gain better security features."

"For organizations that are a Microsoft shop, the pricing is compelling."

"There is a license required to use the solution. If you're core users in Office 365, for example, you have Outlook email and E3 license, this is only email. You have to buy an EMS license to have Microsoft Intune. It is expensive."

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"We pay $3,000 USD for the service, yearly upfront."

"The cloud version is relatively inexpensive, but the on-premise version is expensive if you do not need three technicians, only one or two for concurrent sessions."

"It is priced fairly."

"We pay an annual licensing fee."

"Good price and works well."

"I think the product's pricing is a good value. I paid $600 a year and that was fine for me. It was about $50 a month. Licensing is all very straightforward."

"For the price we pay, we definitely feel it's worth it, but there are some contenders in the market that are coming out now, whose products are as good; they are offering more features and the price is actually less than ConnectWise. All things considered, the biggest thing is the lack of patching in ConnectWise. If they could integrate that into the product, that would be a game changer, if offered at the same price point."

"I download the product for free with ConnectWise RMM's license."

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"The price of the solution is mid-ranged, although it is more cost effective than that of TeamViewer."

"Splashtop Remote Support is not too expensive. It costs around 800 euros per year."

"The licensing fees are less than $400 per year."

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Small Business	192
Midsize Enterprise	62
Large Enterprise	185

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Also Known As

Intune, MS Intune, Microsoft Endpoint Manager

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Overview

Microsoft Intune is a cloud-based service designed for device management, security, and compliance. It supports automation and facilitates endpoint management for Windows, iOS, and Android devices, ensuring data protection and efficient policy enforcement.

Microsoft Intune offers seamless integration with tools like Windows Autopilot to automate device setup and deployment. Integrated with Azure Active Directory, it enhances policy management while providing robust reporting and analytics tools for compliance tracking. Despite its intuitive interface aimed at simplifying navigation and device security management, there are challenges such as compatibility issues with Linux and Mac, limited policy support for Android, and demands for better third-party integration. It's widely used for both corporate-owned devices and BYOD scenarios in dynamic IT environments.

What are the key features of Microsoft Intune?

Windows Autopilot: Automates device setup for rapid deployment.
Azure Active Directory Integration: Enhances user policy management.
Reporting and Analytics: Improves compliance visibility.
Mobile Application Management: Ensures app security without compromising personal data.
Cloud-Based Management: Allows management from any location.

What benefits and ROI can users expect?

Time Efficiency: Automation reduces time in policy enforcement and configuration updates.
Enhanced Security: Ensures data protection across corporate-owned and BYOD devices.
Improved Compliance: Advanced reporting tools enhance compliance visibility.
Flexible Management: Cloud-based nature supports management from any location.

In industries such as finance and healthcare, Microsoft Intune is implemented to ensure data protection and compliance with regulatory standards. Manufacturing sectors utilize Intune for managing a distributed workforce across global locations, while educational institutions employ it to secure and manage devices in learning environments supporting both students and faculty.

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ScreenConnect enables seamless remote access to desktops and mobile devices with robust security features, minimizing customer downtime and safeguarding interactions.

ScreenConnect stands out with its customization options, allowing users to white-label their software and showcase brand identity in every support interaction. With AES-256 encryption and two-factor authentication, security is integral. The Support Premium edition includes ScreenConnect View, allowing real-time troubleshooting via mobile camera streams. Configurability and granular permissions ensure tailored access for team members, while unattended access and session persistence enhance usability and productivity. Integration capabilities and tool-sharing optimize efficiency, making it ideal for IT service providers.

What features make ScreenConnect unique?

Robust Remote Access: Facilitates seamless connectivity across devices.
Unattended Access: Allows remote management without user presence.
Customization: Offers white-labeling to match brand identity.
Session Persistence: Maintains connections across reboots.
File Transfers: Enables easy exchange of files during sessions.
Integration Capabilities: Enhances software functionality through third-party connections.
Session Groups and Triggers: Organizes sessions efficiently.

What benefits should users look for?

Stable Connectivity: Ensures consistent remote access.
Security: Features robust encryption and authentication measures.
Efficiency: Optimizes IT support processes and resource management.
Customization: Tailors the software to individual brand needs.
Ease of Use: User-friendly interface for straightforward operation.
Scalability: Adapts to the growing demands of organization.

Organizations use ScreenConnect for remote support, providing IT teams with a tool to assist clients efficiently from anywhere. Managed service providers leverage features like unattended access to troubleshoot and manage IT issues across multiple devices. ScreenConnect's adaptability makes it suitable for companies with remote employees, ensuring seamless support and connectivity.

ConnectWise

Splashtop Remote Support is a cost-effective remote management platform offering features such as multi-session capabilities, secure file transfers, and mobile device support, enhancing remote assistance for small to medium businesses.

Splashtop Remote Support provides a versatile solution for remote assistance, equipped with tools like remote rebooting into safe mode, multi-session handling, and strong security measures, including multi-factor authentication. Its intuitive interface ensures ease of use, while features like HD resolution and chat functionality enable effective communication and management across devices. However, users find the pricing and package options somewhat confusing and have suggested improvements in integration, customization, and remote access security.

What are the key features of Splashtop Remote Support?

Cost-effectiveness: Offers competitive pricing with extensive features.
Multi-session capabilities: Enables simultaneous control of multiple sessions.
Remote rebooting: Allows rebooting into safe mode remotely.
File transfers: Facilitates efficient and secure file transfers.
Mobile device compatibility: Supports remote management from smartphones and tablets.
SOS Support: Provides quick assistance for emergencies.
Secure management: Features multi-factor authentication for enhanced security.
Chat functionality: Enables seamless communication between users.
Controlled access: Provides remote access without requiring client-side permissions.

What benefits should users look for in reviews?

Flexibility: Supports remote work for businesses and external clients.
Ease of use: Intuitive design simplifies remote management.
Integration compatibility: Works with ticketing systems for efficient issue management.
Enhanced security: Strong authentication methods safeguard data.

Splashtop Remote Support is deployed mainly for remote assistance of small to medium businesses in the United States. It seamlessly integrates with ticketing systems, aiding teams ranging from executives to shop floor personnel. By facilitating remote server management and support for home-working staff, it streamlines operations and client interactions.

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