Best Remote Access Software · 2026
ConnectWise ScreenConnect vs 
Splashtop ConnectWise ScreenConnect vs Splashtop: on our data-weighted scoring, ConnectWise ScreenConnect edges ahead (8.3 vs 8.1/10). ConnectWise ScreenConnect starts at $30/concurrent tech/mo and is best for MSPs and IT teams wanting fast, flexible attended + unattended remote support; Splashtop starts at $5/user/mo and is best for MSPs/IT wanting affordable high-performance remote access. Choose ConnectWise ScreenConnect for the stronger overall track record; consider Splashtop if its pricing model or fit matches your environment better. Side-by-side table below.
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Six criteria, each scored 0–10 on the same scale from real review data, public pricing and feature coverage. See our methodology →
| Criterion | ConnectWise ScreenConnect | Splashtop |
|---|---|---|
| Editorial | 8.3 | 8.1 |
| User reviews | 9.4 | 9.4 |
| Adoption | 7.1 | 7.9 |
| Affordability | 2.8 | 6.3 |
| Feature breadth | 6.0 | 5.0 |
| Ease of trial | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| ConnectWise ScreenConnect | Splashtop | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $30/concurrent tech/mo | $5/user/mo |
| Pricing model | per user | per user |
| Free trial / tier | 14 days | 7 days |
| Best for | MSPs and IT teams wanting fast, flexible attended + unattended remote support | MSPs/IT wanting affordable high-performance remote access |
| Deployment | Cloud + on-prem | Cloud |
| G2 rating | 4.7/5 (477) | 4.7/5 (1000) |
| Capterra rating | — | — |
| Our score | 8.3 | 8.1 |
You need msps and it teams wanting fast, flexible attended + unattended remote support.
You need msps/it wanting affordable high-performance remote access.
ConnectWise ScreenConnect bills on a per user model from $30/concurrent tech/mo (14 days trial), while Splashtop uses a per user model from $5/user/mo (7 days trial). Because the models differ, the cheaper option flips depending on your fleet size — model both at your seat/endpoint count.
ConnectWise ScreenConnect ships 6 headline capabilities (Attended + unattended remote access, Backstage + remote command line, Session recording + video auditing, File transfer + remote printing) and deploys Cloud + on-prem. Splashtop ships 5 (High-performance remote control, Unattended access, Remote support (SOS), Cross-platform), deploying Cloud.
ConnectWise ScreenConnect holds 4.7/5 (~477 G2 reviews); Splashtop holds 4.7/5 (~1k G2 reviews). On our data-weighted score, ConnectWise ScreenConnect edges ahead (8.3 vs 8.1/10). Pick Splashtop instead when msps/it wanting affordable high-performance remote access. See ConnectWise ScreenConnect alternatives or Splashtop alternatives.
