Head-to-head
Splashtop vs. ScreenConnect: SaaS vs. Self-Hostable
Splashtop is SaaS-only with low headline pricing across multiple products. ScreenConnect (ConnectWise) is tier-priced with the option to self-host. Both gate SSO behind their top tier.
Which is better, Splashtop or ScreenConnect?
Splashtop wins on a cleaner public security record and a simpler SaaS deployment story. ScreenConnect wins on the self-hosted option and on packaging attended and unattended into one product (Splashtop splits them across SOS and Business Access). Both require their top tier for SSO and full audit recording, which is the structural cost most buyers underestimate.
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Side-by-side
Splashtop vs. ScreenConnect
A neutral, capability-by-capability comparison of Splashtop and ScreenConnect.
| Capability | Splashtop | ScreenConnect |
|---|---|---|
| Cross-platform desktop | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Cloud or self-hosted | Cloud only | Cloud or self-hosted |
| Attended + unattended | Separate products (SOS + BA) | Single platform |
| Android remote support | SOS product required | Mobile add-on |
| iOS remote view | Screen sharing only | Limited |
| SSO (SAML) | Enterprise tier | Premium tier |
| SCIM provisioning | Enterprise tier | Not available |
| Session recording | Enterprise tier | Premium tier (video audit) |
| Headline pricing | From ~$5/user/mo (BA) | $28–$52/tech/mo |
| Total enterprise cost | SOS + BA + Enterprise stacks | Premium per tech |
| Critical CVEs (last 24mo) | None disclosed | CVE-2024-1709 (10.0), CVE-2024-1708 (8.4) |
| ITSM integration | ServiceNow, Zendesk | ConnectWise PSA primarily |
Looking beyond Splashtop and ScreenConnect?
Where DeviceView fits
Both Splashtop and ScreenConnect force the same trade-off: simple to start, expensive to scale once SSO and audit are required. DeviceView includes SSO, SCIM, RBAC, JIT, and Privacy Mode on every plan (session recording is a usage-based add-on), supports attended and unattended in one product, and uses WebRTC peer-to-peer sessions so media bypasses our servers entirely. For teams that hit the ceiling on either product, the upgrade path is meaningful, not incremental.
See DeviceView vs. Splashtop