Detailed comparison across 10 dimensions
Splashtop and RustDesk score closely across Staquest's six weighted dimensions, with no decisive overall winner. RustDesk has a free tier; Splashtop does not. Paid plans start at $6/mo for Splashtop and $9.90/mo for RustDesk.
| Overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Type | saas tool | saas tool |
| Company | Splashtop Inc. | RustDesk |
| Free Tier | ||
| Has API | ||
| Open Source | ||
| Learning Curve | - | - |
| Integration | - | - |
| Trending | Stable | Stable |
| GitHub Stars | - | - |
| Industries | DevelopmentMarketingEducation & EdTechMedia & Entertainment | DevelopmentMarketingCybersecurity & InfoSec |
| Categories | video-conferencing | video-conferencing |
| Website | Visit | Visit |
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| Feature | splashtop | rustdesk |
|---|---|---|
| 240 Fps Capability | ||
| $0.1 For Each Additional Device | ||
| 4:4:4 Color | ||
| $1 For Each Additional User | ||
| Access To Up To Two Computers | ||
| $20 For Each Additional Concurrent Connection | ||
| Api Access | ||
| 1 Login User | ||
| Chat | ||
| 10 Login Users | ||
| Enhanced Security | ||
| 100 Managed Devices | ||
| Granular Access Controls | ||
| 20 Managed Devices | ||
| High-Fidelity Audio | ||
| 2Fa | ||
| Individual Use | ||
| Access Control | ||
| Managed Unattended Computers | ||
| Address Book | ||
| Monitoring | ||
| Audit Log | ||
| Multi-Monitor Support | ||
| Centralized Settings | ||
| Real-Time Patching | ||
| Change Id | ||
| Remediation | ||
| Community Support | ||
| Remote Stylus/Wacom Bridge | ||
| Cross Group Access |
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Dashes mean the feature isn't listed in our data. The tool may still support it.
Splashtop's paid plans start at $6/mo and RustDesk's start at $9.90/mo, so Splashtop is the lower entry price. Check the pricing comparison for higher tiers and per-seat costs.
RustDesk offers a free tier; Splashtop does not currently list one.
Splashtop scores higher on pricing value in Staquest's analysis. It is the highest-weighted dimension in this comparison.
RustDesk is open source. The feature comparison and dimension scores above cover the full breakdown.