Remote Work · head to head
Pop vs Splashtop
Splashtop
Remote Work
Secure remote access and remote support software
- From
- On request
- Rated
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The short version
- Only Pop has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Pop and Splashtop actually diverge.
Identical on both: 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 Pop
- Screen sharing
- Recording
- Instant links
- Minimal interface
- Chat
- Slack
- Web support
- Chrome extension support
Only in Splashtop
Nothing recorded that Pop does not also cover.
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Pop
- Video Conferencingnot Splashtop
- Team Collaborationnot Splashtop
- Project Managementnot Splashtop
Splashtop
- Accessing work computers from any device remotely with multi-monitor supportnot Pop
- Providing remote IT support and helpdesk services with unattended access capabilitiesnot Pop
- Managing endpoints with real-time patching, monitoring, and vulnerability remediationnot Pop
- Enabling classroom screen sharing and annotation for teachers and studentsnot Pop
- Supporting field technicians and remote support staff outside traditional office settingsnot Pop
- Connecting to specialized lab equipment and IoT devices remotelynot Pop
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Pop
Nothing recorded yet. See the Pop review.
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
Pop
Free- FreeFree
- Instant sharing
- Recording
- Basic features
- Pro$9.99/month
- Advanced features
- Priority support
Splashtop
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the Splashtop review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Pop if
- You need screen sharing.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Chrome extension, Desktop.
- You also want recording.
Choose Splashtop if
Nothing in the data separates Splashtop from Pop on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.
Questions people ask
- Is Pop or Splashtop better?
- Neither clearly leads. Pop 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, Pop or Splashtop?
- Pop has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Pop and On request for Splashtop.
- Does Pop or Splashtop run on more platforms?
- Pop runs on Web, Chrome extension, Desktop. Splashtop runs on Web.
- Can I use Pop for free?
- Yes. Pop has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Splashtop starts at On request.
- What is Pop best used for?
- Pop is most often used for video conferencing, team collaboration, project management. Of those, video conferencing and team collaboration are not what Splashtop is typically brought in for.
- What can Pop do that Splashtop cannot?
- Pop covers Screen sharing, Recording, Instant links, Minimal interface.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
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.
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.
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