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Mural vs Splashtop

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Mural

Remote Work

The digital workspace for visual collaboration

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 Mural has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Mural the free plan allows 3 editable murals at a time, so working on a fourth means archiving one; 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
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Mural and Splashtop actually diverge.

Attributes where Mural and Splashtop differ
AttributeMuralSplashtop
Starting priceFreeOn request
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWeb
Founded2011Unknown

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Remote Work).

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 Mural

  • Infinite canvas
  • Sticky notes
  • Shapes & connectors
  • Image uploads
  • Real-time collaboration
  • Templates
  • Voting & feedback
  • Slack

Only in Splashtop

Nothing recorded that Mural does not also cover.

What people use each for

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

Mural

  • Running collaborative workshops and retrospectives on a shared whiteboardnot Splashtop
  • Mapping journeys and diagrams with a distributed teamnot Splashtop

Splashtop

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

Where each one falls short

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

Mural

  • The free plan allows 3 editable murals at a time, so working on a fourth means archiving one
  • Mural AI and the Zoom and Webex integrations require Team+ at $9.99 per member per month billed annually
  • SSO and the Okta, Azure and GitHub integrations are Business only at $17.99 per member per month
  • Multiple workspaces, SCIM, audit logs and enforced 2FA are Enterprise only with no published price

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

Mural

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 1 mural
    • Basic shapes
    • File uploads
  • Team$16/month
    • Unlimited murals
    • Advanced templates
    • Team collaboration

Splashtop

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Splashtop review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Mural if

  • You need infinite canvas.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want sticky notes.
Mural review

Choose Splashtop if

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

Splashtop review

Questions people ask

Is Mural or Splashtop better?
Neither clearly leads. Mural 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, Mural or Splashtop?
Mural has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Mural and On request for Splashtop.
Does Mural or Splashtop run on more platforms?
Mural runs on Web, Ios, Android. Splashtop runs on Web.
Can I use Mural for free?
Yes. Mural has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Splashtop starts at On request.
What is Mural best used for?
Mural is most often used for running collaborative workshops and retrospectives on a shared whiteboard, mapping journeys and diagrams with a distributed team. Of those, running collaborative workshops and retrospectives on a shared whiteboard and mapping journeys and diagrams with a distributed team are not what Splashtop is typically brought in for.
What can Mural do that Splashtop cannot?
Mural covers Infinite canvas, Sticky notes, Shapes & connectors, Image uploads.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Mural: How much does Mural cost?

Mural Team+ is $9.99 per member per month billed annually, or $12 billed monthly. Business is $17.99 per member per month billed annually. Enterprise is quoted by sales.

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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.

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Mural: What does the free Mural plan limit?

The free plan allows unlimited murals in total but only 3 that can be edited at a time, and it is restricted to a single workspace with open rooms only.

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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.

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Mural: Which Mural plan includes single sign-on?

SSO via SAML 2.0 starts on the Business plan at $17.99 per member per month, which also adds unlimited external guests and advanced integrations.

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Mural: When do I need Mural Enterprise?

Enterprise adds multiple workspaces, SCIM user and group management and data residency options. Team+ and Business are both limited to a single workspace.

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