Software · head to head
Tandem vs Splashtop
Splashtop
Software
Secure remote access and remote support software
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- On request
- Rated
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The short version
- Only Tandem has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Tandem limited offline functionality - requires internet connectivity for core features; 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 Tandem and Splashtop actually diverge.
Identical on both: 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 Tandem
- Team presence
- One-click calls
- Screen sharing
- Virtual rooms
- Status indicators
- Slack
- Google Calendar
- Notion
Only in Splashtop
Nothing recorded that Tandem does not also cover.
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Tandem
- Remote worknot Splashtop
- Team collaborationnot Splashtop
- Quick huddlesnot Splashtop
- Pair programmingnot 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.
Tandem
- Limited offline functionality - requires internet connectivity for core features
- Dashboard user experience needs improvement for better feature utilization
- Market adoption challenge - most remote workers value autonomy over spontaneous collaboration
- Feature complexity is high relative to actual usage frequency
- Reduced feature development velocity after company restructuring
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
Tandem
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Tandem review.
Splashtop
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the Splashtop review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Tandem if
- You need team presence.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, macOS, Windows.
- You also want one-click calls.
Choose Splashtop if
Nothing in the data separates Splashtop from Tandem on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.
Questions people ask
- Is Tandem or Splashtop better?
- Neither clearly leads. Tandem 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, Tandem or Splashtop?
- Tandem has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Tandem and On request for Splashtop.
- Does Tandem or Splashtop run on more platforms?
- Tandem runs on Web, macOS, Windows. Splashtop runs on Web.
- Can I use Tandem for free?
- Yes. Tandem has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Splashtop starts at On request.
- What is Tandem best used for?
- Tandem is most often used for remote work, team collaboration, quick huddles, pair programming. Of those, remote work and team collaboration are not what Splashtop is typically brought in for.
- What can Tandem do that Splashtop cannot?
- Tandem covers Team presence, One-click calls, Screen sharing, Virtual rooms.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Tandem: Does Tandem have a free tier?
Yes. Tandem offers a free plan supporting up to 4 team members with access to video calls, screen sharing, and messaging features.
SourceTandem: What integrations does Tandem support?
Tandem integrates with Slack, Notion, GitHub, Trello, and over 40 other apps, displaying which applications team members are currently using.
SourceTandem: How many users can I add to each plan?
Tandem's free plan supports up to 4 members, Small Teams up to 10, Medium Teams up to 50, and Large Teams supports unlimited members.
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