Best Remote Access Software · 2026

Splashtop logoSplashtop vs Zoho Assist logoZoho Assist

Splashtop vs Zoho Assist: on our data-weighted scoring, Zoho Assist edges ahead (8.8 vs 8.1/10). Splashtop starts at $5/user/mo and is best for msps/it wanting affordable high-performance remote access; Zoho Assist starts at $10/technician/mo and is best for budget-conscious it teams wanting affordable per-technician remote support. Choose Zoho Assist for the stronger overall track record; consider Splashtop if its pricing model or fit matches your environment better. Side-by-side table below.

Splashtop

8.3/10
MSP Compared score
Starting price
$5/user/mo
Reviews
4.7/5 (~1k G2 reviews)
Free trial
7 days
Deployment
Cloud
Best for
MSPs/IT wanting affordable high-performance remote access
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Our pick

Zoho Assist

8.5/10
MSP Compared score
Starting price
$10/technician/mo
Reviews
4.6/5 (~494 G2 reviews)
Free trial
Free tier + 15 days
Deployment
Cloud
Best for
Budget-conscious IT teams wanting affordable per-technician remote support
Visit Zoho Assist →

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Strengths at a glance

Six criteria, each scored 0–10 on the same scale from real review data, public pricing and feature coverage. See our methodology →

EditorialUser reviewsAdoptionAffordabilityFeature breadthEase of trial
SplashtopZoho Assist
CriterionSplashtopZoho Assist
Editorial 8.1 8.8
User reviews 9.4 9.2
Adoption 7.9 7.1
Affordability 6.4 9.5
Feature breadth 5.0 9.0
Ease of trial 6.0 10.0

Splashtop vs Zoho Assist: head-to-head

Splashtop vs Zoho Assist — specs and pricing
SplashtopZoho Assist
Starting price $5/user/mo $10/technician/mo
Pricing model per user per user
Free trial / tier 7 days Free tier + 15 days
Best for MSPs/IT wanting affordable high-performance remote access Budget-conscious IT teams wanting affordable per-technician remote support
Deployment Cloud Cloud
G2 rating 4.7/5 (1000) 4.6/5 (494)
Capterra rating
Our score 8.1 8.8

Choose Splashtop if…

You need msps/it wanting affordable high-performance remote access.

Pros

  • Great performance for price
  • Easy to use
  • Good MSP support tiers

Cons

  • Tiers/SKUs confusing
  • Some features add-ons
  • Support hours vary

Splashtop pricing · review

Choose Zoho Assist if…

You need budget-conscious it teams wanting affordable per-technician remote support.

Pros

  • Very affordable per-tech pricing
  • Genuinely useful free tier
  • Separate remote + unattended plans

Cons

  • No on-prem/self-host option
  • Concurrent sessions capped per tier
  • Best value within Zoho stack

Zoho Assist pricing · review

In depth

Pricing: Zoho Assist vs Splashtop

Zoho Assist bills on a per user model from $10/technician/mo (free tier available), 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.

Features & deployment

Zoho Assist ships 9 headline capabilities (Attended + unattended access, Cross-platform (Windows, macOS, Linux) and deploys Cloud. Splashtop ships 5 (High-performance remote control, Unattended access, Remote support (SOS), Cross-platform), deploying Cloud.

Ratings & verdict

Zoho Assist holds 4.6/5 (~494 G2 reviews); Splashtop holds 4.7/5 (~1k G2 reviews). On our data-weighted score, Zoho Assist edges ahead (8.8 vs 8.1/10). Pick Splashtop instead when msps/it wanting affordable high-performance remote access. See Zoho Assist alternatives or Splashtop alternatives.

Frequently asked questions

Splashtop vs Zoho Assist: which is better?
Splashtop vs Zoho Assist: on our data-weighted scoring, Zoho Assist edges ahead (8.8 vs 8.1/10). Splashtop starts at $5/user/mo and is best for msps/it wanting affordable high-performance remote access; Zoho Assist starts at $10/technician/mo and is best for budget-conscious it teams wanting affordable per-technician remote support.
Is Splashtop cheaper than Zoho Assist?
Splashtop starts at $5/user/mo and Zoho Assist starts at $10/technician/mo (see the pricing rows for models and limits).
Data as of June 16, 2026. Sources: splashtop.com, zoho.com. Figures are pulled from public vendor and security data and refreshed automatically.