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Gather vs Splashtop

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Gather

Software

Virtual spaces for remote collaboration

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Splashtop

Software

Secure remote access and remote support software

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Gather has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Gather no native desktop or mobile app; browser-based only; Splashtop solo plan is $72 per year for a single user; Pro and Performance are priced per user per year on top at $99 and $149

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Gather and Splashtop actually diverge.

Attributes where Gather and Splashtop differ
AttributeGatherSplashtop
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
Free tierYesNo
Founded2020Unknown

Identical on both: platforms (Web), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Gather

  • Proximity video chat
  • Customizable spaces
  • Interactive objects
  • Screen sharing
  • Calendar
  • Slack
  • Google Workspace
  • Web support

Only in Splashtop

Nothing recorded that Gather does not also cover.

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Gather

  • VR Gamingnot Splashtop
  • AR Marketingnot Splashtop
  • Virtual Trainingnot Splashtop
  • 3D Visualizationnot Splashtop
  • Immersive Experiencesnot Splashtop

Splashtop

No use cases recorded yet. See the Splashtop review.

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Gather

  • No native desktop or mobile app; browser-based only
  • Limited API documentation compared to enterprise competitors
  • Scaling large virtual offices can impact performance

Splashtop

  • Solo plan is $72 per year for a single user; Pro and Performance are priced per user per year on top at $99 and $149
  • Remote Support SOS plan starts at $259 to $399 per concurrent user per year, separate from the remote access plans

Pricing, plan by plan

Gather

Free
  • 30-Day TrialFree
    • Up to 50 team members
    • All features included
    • Meetings and chat
  • Essential$12/month
    • All features
    • Meeting recordings starting at 20 hours
    • Meeting transcriptions starting at 30 hours

Splashtop

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Splashtop review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Gather if

  • You need proximity video chat.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want customizable spaces.
Gather review

Choose Splashtop if

Nothing in the data separates Splashtop from Gather on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

Splashtop review

Questions people ask

Is Gather or Splashtop better?
Neither clearly leads. Gather starts at Free and Splashtop at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Gather or Splashtop?
Gather has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Gather and On request for Splashtop.
Does Gather or Splashtop run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use Gather for free?
Yes. Gather has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Splashtop starts at On request.
What is Gather best used for?
Gather is most often used for vr gaming, ar marketing, virtual training, 3d visualization. Of those, vr gaming and ar marketing are not what Splashtop is typically brought in for.
What can Gather do that Splashtop cannot?
Gather covers Proximity video chat, Customizable spaces, Interactive objects, Screen sharing.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Gather: What is a free trial of Gather like?

Gather offers a 30-day free trial with no credit card required that includes up to 50 team members and access to all features including meetings, chat, AI meeting notes, and full office customization.

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Gather: How does Gather reduce meeting load?

Gather recreates natural office dynamics through spatial audio and proximity-based interactions, allowing colleagues to bump into each other and have quick conversations without scheduled calls. Teams report shorter, more organic conversations that wrap up in under 10 minutes.

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Gather: What platforms and devices does Gather support?

Gather works on web browsers and integrates with Slack and Google Chat. The platform supports audio/video calls, screen sharing, and custom workspace design.

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Gather: Does Gather work offline?

Gather is a web-based platform that requires an internet connection to function, though it emphasizes quick connection and low bandwidth requirements compared to traditional video conferencing.

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