Web Development · head to head
Laravel vs Splashtop
Splashtop
Remote Work
Secure remote access and remote support software
- From
- On request
- Rated
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The short version
- Only Laravel has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Laravel performance overhead from abstractions, middleware pipeline, and multiple layers can slow applications compared to minimal frameworks; 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 Laravel and Splashtop actually diverge.
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).
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 Laravel
- Eloquent ORM
- Artisan CLI
- Blade templating
- Middleware
- Authentication
- Caching
- Queue system
- Event broadcasting
Only in Splashtop
Nothing recorded that Laravel does not also cover.
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Laravel
- Web application developmentnot Splashtop
- API developmentnot Splashtop
- E-commerce platformsnot Splashtop
- Content managementnot Splashtop
- Enterprise applicationsnot Splashtop
Splashtop
- Accessing work computers from any device remotely with multi-monitor supportnot Laravel
- Providing remote IT support and helpdesk services with unattended access capabilitiesnot Laravel
- Managing endpoints with real-time patching, monitoring, and vulnerability remediationnot Laravel
- Enabling classroom screen sharing and annotation for teachers and studentsnot Laravel
- Supporting field technicians and remote support staff outside traditional office settingsnot Laravel
- Connecting to specialized lab equipment and IoT devices remotelynot Laravel
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Laravel
- Performance overhead from abstractions, middleware pipeline, and multiple layers can slow applications compared to minimal frameworks
- Dependency management is complex with many interdependent packages requiring careful version coordination
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
Laravel
Free- Open SourceFree
- Full framework
- Artisan CLI
- Eloquent ORM
- Laravel Forge$12/month
- Server management
- Deployment automation
- SSL certificates
- Laravel Vapor$39/month
- Serverless deployment
- Auto-scaling
- AWS integration
Splashtop
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the Splashtop review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Laravel if
- You need eloquent orm.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, CLI.
- You also want artisan cli.
Choose Splashtop if
Nothing in the data separates Splashtop from Laravel on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.
Questions people ask
- Is Laravel or Splashtop better?
- Neither clearly leads. Laravel 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, Laravel or Splashtop?
- Laravel has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Laravel and On request for Splashtop.
- Does Laravel or Splashtop run on more platforms?
- Laravel runs on Web, CLI. Splashtop runs on Web.
- Can I use Laravel for free?
- Yes. Laravel has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Splashtop starts at On request.
- What is Laravel best used for?
- Laravel is most often used for web application development, api development, e-commerce platforms, content management. Of those, web application development and api development are not what Splashtop is typically brought in for.
- What can Laravel do that Splashtop cannot?
- Laravel covers Eloquent ORM, Artisan CLI, Blade templating, Middleware.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Laravel: Is Laravel free and open source?
Yes, Laravel is completely free and open source under the MIT License. You can use, modify, and distribute it without restrictions.
SourceSplashtop: Does Splashtop support high-fidelity design work with specialized tablets?
Yes, Splashtop supports Wacom tablets and other high-fidelity features needed for design and creative work, enabling remote access without sacrificing performance.
SourceLaravel: What are the key features Laravel provides?
Laravel includes an ORM (Eloquent), database migrations, authentication, authorization, caching, queues, email, testing, and deployment tools. It supports multiple databases and provides starter kits for full-stack and API development.
SourceSplashtop: Can IT teams remotely manage and patch devices without user intervention?
Yes, Splashtop Endpoint Management provides unattended access for real-time patching, monitoring, and remediation of endpoints, including vulnerability management across infrastructure.
SourceLaravel: Can I deploy Laravel on any server?
Yes, Laravel can be deployed on any PHP server. You can use shared hosting, VPS, or managed platforms like Laravel Cloud, which starts at $5/month with auto-scaling and git-like branching.
SourceLaravel: Does Laravel have testing and local development tools?
Yes, Laravel includes Dusk for browser testing, PHPUnit for unit tests, and Herd (free for basic use) for local development environments with built-in PHP, Composer, and Nginx support.
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