Splashtop alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Splashtop: free edition only works on your local network, and billed annually on most plans. We ranked 6 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Splashtop, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. TeamViewer currently ranks first.
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Best Splashtop alternative for most people
TeamViewerBroader platform and add-ons, and free for personal use over the internet.
Best Splashtop alternative for a free option
RustDeskFree and self-hostable if you'd rather not pay a subscription.
Best Splashtop alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
AnyDeskSimilar price range with a free personal tier that works across the internet.
Best Splashtop alternative for open source
RustDeskFree and self-hostable if you'd rather not pay a subscription.
Best Splashtop alternative for self-hosting
AnyDeskSimilar price range with a free personal tier that works across the internet.
Best Splashtop alternative for Mac
ParsecBetter for high-frame-rate creative or gaming sessions on powerful workstations.
Best Splashtop alternative for Windows
Zoho AssistComparable support features with a permanent free plan.
Best Splashtop alternative for Linux
TeamViewerBroader platform and add-ons, and free for personal use over the internet.
Best Splashtop alternative for iPhone and Android
TeamViewerBroader platform and add-ons, and free for personal use over the internet.
Best Splashtop alternative for working in the browser
GoTo ResolveBundles remote support with IT monitoring and patching for growing IT teams.
Splashtop alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Splashtop?
TeamViewer ranks first right now. Broader platform and add-ons, and free for personal use over the internet. AnyDesk and Parsec follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Splashtop?
Yes. TeamViewer (free plan + paid), AnyDesk (free plan + paid), Parsec (free plan + paid) and RustDesk (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to Splashtop?
Yes: RustDesk. RustDesk can also be self-hosted.
Which Splashtop alternatives work on Linux?
TeamViewer, AnyDesk, Parsec, RustDesk and Zoho Assist run on Linux.
Why do people switch from Splashtop?
The complaints we hear most: free edition only works on your local network; billed annually on most plans; product line-up is confusing to compare.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Splashtop, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.