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MUI vs Splashtop

MUI logo

MUI

Web Development

React component library implementing Material Design

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Splashtop logo

Splashtop

Remote Work

Secure remote access and remote support software

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only MUI has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: MUI escaping the Material Design look takes more theming effort than teams expect; 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 MUI and Splashtop actually diverge.

Attributes where MUI and Splashtop differ
AttributeMUISplashtop
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelOpen-source core with paid tiers for advanced componentssubscription
Free tierYesNo
CategoryWeb DevelopmentRemote Work

Identical on both: platforms (Web), 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 MUI

  • Large component set
  • Theming system
  • Accessibility
  • TypeScript support

Only in Splashtop

Nothing recorded that MUI does not also cover.

What people use each for

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

MUI

  • Building an admin or internal application quickly with components that already worknot Splashtop
  • Teams needing accessible complex widgets without building themnot Splashtop
  • Products where Material Design is an acceptable or desired starting pointnot Splashtop

Splashtop

  • Accessing work computers from any device remotely with multi-monitor supportnot MUI
  • Providing remote IT support and helpdesk services with unattended access capabilitiesnot MUI
  • Managing endpoints with real-time patching, monitoring, and vulnerability remediationnot MUI
  • Enabling classroom screen sharing and annotation for teachers and studentsnot MUI
  • Supporting field technicians and remote support staff outside traditional office settingsnot MUI
  • Connecting to specialized lab equipment and IoT devices remotelynot MUI

Where each one falls short

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

MUI

  • Escaping the Material Design look takes more theming effort than teams expect
  • Bundle size is significant, and careless imports pull in far more than needed
  • Advanced components such as the full data grid require a paid licence
  • Major version upgrades have historically required real migration work

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

MUI

Free
  • CommunityFree
    • Core component library
    • Theming
    • Community support

Splashtop

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Splashtop review.

Which should you pick?

Choose MUI if

  • You need large component set.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want theming system.
MUI review

Choose Splashtop if

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

Splashtop review

Questions people ask

Is MUI or Splashtop better?
Neither clearly leads. MUI 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, MUI or Splashtop?
MUI has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for MUI and On request for Splashtop.
Does MUI or Splashtop run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use MUI for free?
Yes. MUI has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Splashtop starts at On request.
What is MUI best used for?
MUI is most often used for building an admin or internal application quickly with components that already work, teams needing accessible complex widgets without building them, products where material design is an acceptable or desired starting point. Of those, building an admin or internal application quickly with components that already work and teams needing accessible complex widgets without building them are not what Splashtop is typically brought in for.
What can MUI do that Splashtop cannot?
MUI covers Large component set, Theming system, Accessibility, TypeScript support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

MUI: Is MUI free?

The core library is open source and free. Advanced components, including the full-featured data grid, require a paid licence.

Splashtop: 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.

Source
MUI: Can MUI look non-Material?

Yes, through the theming system, but a substantial departure takes real work. Teams wanting full design control often prefer unstyled primitives instead.

Splashtop: 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.

Source
MUI: Does MUI handle accessibility?

Components follow WAI-ARIA patterns by default, which is a large part of why teams adopt it.

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