Microsoft Remote Desktop Services vs Splashtop Remote Support comparison

Microsoft and Splashtop are both solutions in the Remote Access category. Microsoft is ranked #3 with an average rating of 8.6, while Splashtop is ranked #12 with an average rating of 9.0. Microsoft holds a 6.6% mindshare in VUS, compared to Splashtop’s 2.1% mindshare. Additionally, 88% of Microsoft users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Splashtop users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jun 3, 2026

Microsoft Remote Desktop Services and Splashtop Remote Support are popular competitors in remote access technology. Microsoft Remote Desktop Services holds an advantage for enterprises integrated in the Windows ecosystem, while Splashtop Remote Support appeals to smaller businesses with its cost-effective features.

Features: Microsoft Remote Desktop Services offers integration with Active Directory, enhanced security protocols, and scalability. Splashtop Remote Support features strong cross-platform compatibility, efficient file transfer, and an intuitive access management system.

Room for Improvement: Microsoft Remote Desktop Services could improve on pricing transparency, usability for non-tech-savvy users, and support for non-Windows servers. Splashtop Remote Support may enhance its performance under high load, increase enterprise-level security features, and improve integration with more business applications.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Microsoft Remote Desktop Services offers a structured deployment and comprehensive enterprise-level support. Splashtop Remote Support allows for rapid deployment with minimal technical complexity, delivering user-friendly customer support.

Pricing and ROI: Microsoft Remote Desktop Services involves higher setup costs appropriate for extensive integration, yielding long-term ROI for larger enterprises. In contrast, Splashtop Remote Support requires a more affordable upfront investment, offering significant ROI for smaller businesses through competitive pricing.

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Microsoft Remote Desktop Services vs. Splashtop Remote Support

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Microsoft Intune

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2026, in the Remote Access category, the mindshare of Microsoft Intune is 5.4%, down from 10.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft Remote Desktop Services is 6.6%, down from 10.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Splashtop Remote Support is 2.1%, down from 2.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Remote Access Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Microsoft Intune	5.4%
Microsoft Remote Desktop Services	6.6%
Splashtop Remote Support	2.1%
Other	85.9%

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OluwashileAdeniyi

Senior Infrastructure Security Engineer at a outsourcing company with 51-200 employees

Centralized endpoint security has improved and supports hybrid work and BYOD policies

Regarding what I dislike about Microsoft Intune and its downsides, I would say that more Mac controls are needed because we have limited Mac and Linux control. When comparing controls and policies between Windows, Mac, and Linux, Windows has almost everything you can think of, while Mac and Linux have limited types of control. You cannot implement certain things on Mac and Linux that you can on Windows. The limited controls are a major issue. Additionally, if Microsoft could find a way to embed servers into Microsoft Intune, that would be beneficial. Microsoft Intune is not really designed for servers or Windows servers. It is more tailored towards Windows 11 and Windows 10 operating systems. Windows servers are not fully supported. Enterprise organizations usually have both servers and endpoints, which are users' workstations. For servers, most people look for other solutions such as SCCM, which is Configuration Manager. However, SCCM is what Microsoft Intune is trying to replace. Both SCCM and Microsoft Intune belong to Microsoft. Microsoft is trying to transition organizations into Microsoft Intune, the native cloud solution. However, because this update is still in process, servers are not fully compatible with Microsoft Intune and cannot be managed by it. The current policy that has emerged from issues with clients is what they call co-management, which is relatively new, and I do not know if adoption is significant. Many legacy or older customers who have been using these products for decades still have SCCM. When it is time for them to manage their Windows devices, they use what is called cloud attach. Cloud attach is a term whereby your SCCM is connected to your Microsoft Intune. Most people do not know about it, but I have deployed it for several organizations. Cloud attach and co-management work together so that your device is in SCCM, but some policies are pushed from Microsoft Intune. It is like two different solutions working hand in hand. That is what they call co-management. Microsoft Intune does not bring all of your endpoint and security management tools into one place, which is the goal and how it should be. However, as I mentioned, servers are not included. If we talk about end users, Microsoft Intune does bring all your devices together. In a typical enterprise environment, you have end users with workstations, laptops, company-issued phones, and bring your own devices. You can create policies for all of these. However, for the backend, your servers do not have much coverage. Servers are not really covered by Microsoft Intune in that way.

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reviewer2795433

Cloud Ops Lead at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees

Secure remote access has protected sensitive country data and supports strict compliance needs

I understand from the IT team managing Microsoft Remote Desktop Services that it is complex to set up the multiple roles, certificates, and networks required. Networking is quite complicated. Even though on the data center side it is quite simple, maintaining the farm of other connections that connect to that server is the complex piece. I understand there are more modern systems replicating what this solution does, which are easier to use, such as Azure Virtual Desktop within Microsoft Azure Cloud or Amazon WorkSpaces, which I have used before. Rather than having to manage all the complex networking, you could abstract it away a little further in the cloud for easier use. I also understand that this tool is in an end-of-life state now, with Microsoft actively pushing people towards Azure Virtual Desktop or Windows 365. I do not believe further features will be rolled out due to its end-of-life state, making it a legacy solution now.

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David Fitzerman

Chief Alchemist/ VP at DFC BBQ

Able to boot into safe mode or standard mode remotely and reliable performance

I've only had to deal with it once. Because of the custom package we have, a white-label package, I can only think of one issue maybe six or seven years ago. I don't even remember what it was. At that time, I think they were pretty responsive. Very few companies offer phone support anymore; everyone's gone the way of email responses. I'm having that problem with CorelDRAW right now, and I'm waiting three weeks for a technician. So it's a good thing it's not important. Are the customer service and support good? For me, they're as good as anybody else, maybe not as good as some companies, but probably better than most. We deal with HP, IBM, HCL. Some companies only offer email support, and you have to wait for a response. I'm trying to remember the last time I interacted with Splashtop support. They do give you an answer. On a scale of one to ten, they're nine plus. You rarely have to use them, but I'm satisfied when you do.

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Quotes from Members

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Pros

"Microsoft Intune is brilliant for scalability and is excellent for scaling purposes."

"Microsoft Intune has definitely reduced management burdens."

"If you want to manage your mobile devices as well as your Windows 10 devices, Intune is the best option."

"Intune provides full endpoint visibility and IT control across device platforms. You can individualize it for your company with the Intune Company Portal app."

"The most valuable feature of Intune is the ability to reset a lost device and remove all the data."

"This improved control and visibility has helped my organization by reducing risks, saving time, and making compliance easier."

"We were trying to solve many issues, mainly the lack of centralized management. Before Microsoft Intune, we had to manually support devices one by one, installing applications and configuring policies individually. When we implemented the tool, it became much easier to manage our devices. We enroll them in Microsoft Intune and can manage all devices with a few clicks. For application management, it's the same process. If we want to deploy applications to hundreds or thousands of devices, we can do it easily with just a few clicks. This also applies to policies."

"The automatic patching is the most valuable feature of Intune."

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"It is a stable product."

"The most valuable feature of Microsoft Remote Desktop Services is its security and simple configuration."

"The most valuable feature is that it gives me full accessibility to my servers."

"The solution is rock solid; it’s stable and reliable, there are no bugs or glitches, and it doesn’t crash or freeze."

"The most valuable features are availability and security."

"Since we have to be on a secure network, it gives me access into my system at work that is more secure than my system at home."

"I’d recommend the solution to others; it’s solved problems for us and worked well."

"Microsoft Remote Desktop Services has positively impacted my organization by allowing us to remote in rapidly and securely."

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"The ability to use mobile devices is helpful because we can support our clients from anywhere."

"The file transfers work well, the remote support and hosted solution work well."

"The SOS Support is a most valuable feature, as we have remote access from our phone, there is no need to install the software, and we can do it on the cloud."

"The tool's most valuable features are pricing and easy management."

"Splashtop Remote Support is my main product, and I use it daily. Its main function is to control systems, which is essential remotely. Additionally, it has useful features such as chat functionality, file transfer, and the ability to add notes with information about a computer or server. Despite being simple software, it is very useful and valuable."

"The solution is very fast."

"The initial setup is simple."

"With the extended license, it's easy to be remote."

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Cons

"Better reporting capabilities, stronger Mac OS management, faster policy synchronization, and easier troubleshooting are needed."

"It would be better if Microsoft can reduce the cost of the license, as we know the Intune device subscription is licensed per device at a cost of $2 a month, but for the best enhanced security and features we must add an add-on license or buy or upgrade to a bundling license such as M365E5."

"Microsoft Intune could be improved by making the UI more intuitive, enhancing reporting and analytics for better visibility, simplifying troubleshooting and error messaging, and improving performance and policy sync speed in larger environments."

"There are some areas of improvement for Microsoft Intune, including faster policy sync so changes can apply quicker, a simpler interface, better reporting with more details and clear insight, improved troubleshooting, clearer error messages and logs, and stronger support for macOS and Linux, alongside better cross-platform features."

"Without changing it, you cannot deploy it, so that's a limitation from the Microsoft Intune side."

"The reporting functionality of Microsoft Intune is limited compared to Microsoft System Center, which offers many more reporting options."

"When somebody has a customized application or their own company's application, we cannot deploy that application."

"I have experienced downtime, bugs, and glitches. I rate it a seven because when we have bugs or instability in Microsoft Intune, we need to wait for the backend from Microsoft Intune to resolve issues and we can't deliver solutions to clients because we need to wait for action plans and related processes."

More Microsoft Intune cons

"The price is too high."

"We face frequent disconnections."

"The solution should have better security."

"The solution isn't as good as the Citrix option."

"The pricing could be better."

"The stability could be improved."

"In a future release, they could improve by providing more advanced technology and better buffering for if the connection is degraded or lost."

"Scalability maybe should be improved. I know that there were better products in the market on the side of scalability."

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"The solution should be able to make an inventory of computers automatically."

"The packages that Splashtop has, tend to be a little bit confusing and should be simplified."

"The solution should add more options and tools for shortcuts, administration, etc."

"I'm not sure if I can recommend the solution as I'm not sure if it's a fit for me."

"The phone's a little tricky to work with due to the small screen."

"The integration features could be better."

"Splashtop Remote Support needs to improve customization."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Microsoft Intune has a user-based subscription model. You can go for a monthly or a yearly payment."

"The pricing needs improvement."

"Cost is not my department, but the product is included in the E5 license that we already pay for every user, so no additional cost is incurred."

"There is a cost benefit of using Microsoft Intune because of the packaging with other Microsoft products."

"If you ask the accountant or the finance department, they'll tell you that it is way too expensive, but when I look at the cost and compare it with the value you actually get, it's more than fair."

"It is not a cheap solution. The price for a device when you start using it at a large scale can be improved. It is covered under our enterprise agreement. We pay once a year. I am not aware of any additional costs."

"I don't have any problem as far as cost is concerned. It is bundled with our license."

"It comes as a bundle, so you do not really know what the prices are. Microsoft does not break it down to the user cost for us. It is just bundled with our E5 license."

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"There is a licensing cost."

"The tool's pricing is high in the Slovenian market. I rate it a nine out of ten."

"The solution is expensive. My company pays toward the monthly licensing costs of the solution...The additional cost, apart from the solution's licensing cost, is related to the technical support a user wants."

"It's not an expensive solution."

"The solution is expensive. Since things are made to be a bit easier in the solution, the solution's cost is a bit on the higher side."

"The cost is fair."

"I think that Microsoft Remote Desktop Services is expensive compared to Login solution."

"It will probably cost about $500 USD to get the resources set up in the cloud."

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"Splashtop Remote Support is not too expensive. It costs around 800 euros per year."

"The price of the solution is mid-ranged, although it is more cost effective than that of TeamViewer."

"The licensing fees are less than $400 per year."

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Top Industries

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Financial Services Firm

10%

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11%

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	193
Midsize Enterprise	61
Large Enterprise	186

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	45
Midsize Enterprise	16
Large Enterprise	36

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What needs improvement with Splashtop Remote Support?

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Also Known As

Intune, MS Intune, Microsoft Endpoint Manager

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Overview

Microsoft Intune is a cloud-based service designed for device management, security, and compliance. It supports automation and facilitates endpoint management for Windows, iOS, and Android devices, ensuring data protection and efficient policy enforcement.

Microsoft Intune offers seamless integration with tools like Windows Autopilot to automate device setup and deployment. Integrated with Azure Active Directory, it enhances policy management while providing robust reporting and analytics tools for compliance tracking. Despite its intuitive interface aimed at simplifying navigation and device security management, there are challenges such as compatibility issues with Linux and Mac, limited policy support for Android, and demands for better third-party integration. It's widely used for both corporate-owned devices and BYOD scenarios in dynamic IT environments.

What are the key features of Microsoft Intune?

Windows Autopilot: Automates device setup for rapid deployment.
Azure Active Directory Integration: Enhances user policy management.
Reporting and Analytics: Improves compliance visibility.
Mobile Application Management: Ensures app security without compromising personal data.
Cloud-Based Management: Allows management from any location.

What benefits and ROI can users expect?

Time Efficiency: Automation reduces time in policy enforcement and configuration updates.
Enhanced Security: Ensures data protection across corporate-owned and BYOD devices.
Improved Compliance: Advanced reporting tools enhance compliance visibility.
Flexible Management: Cloud-based nature supports management from any location.

In industries such as finance and healthcare, Microsoft Intune is implemented to ensure data protection and compliance with regulatory standards. Manufacturing sectors utilize Intune for managing a distributed workforce across global locations, while educational institutions employ it to secure and manage devices in learning environments supporting both students and faculty.

Microsoft

Microsoft Remote Desktop Services provides secure, seamless access to remote applications with cross-platform compatibility and centralized management, enhancing productivity and resource sharing in Windows environments.

The robust security features of Microsoft Remote Desktop Services enable efficient data handling and user support across devices. With a focus on remote application access, scalability, and ease of use, this solution integrates effortlessly with Windows environments. It offers centralized management, facilitating smooth IT operations. However, there is potential for improving interface intuitiveness and setup simplicity. Addressing keyboard compatibility with macOS, network connectivity challenges, and security vulnerabilities could enhance the user experience. Optimization for performance on slower networks and clearer license management would further benefit users.

What are the key features of Microsoft Remote Desktop Services?

Robust Security: Ensures data remains secure on servers.
Seamless Remote Application Access: Provides smooth access to applications remotely.
Cross-Platform Compatibility: Supports multiple devices and operating systems.
Centralized Management: Simplifies IT resource management.
Ease of Use: Facilitates setup and offers excellent accessibility.

What benefits should users look for in reviews?

Increased Productivity: Enables efficient resource sharing and task management.
Enhanced Flexibility: Improves performance through remote access.
Scalability: Allows for easy management of growing resources.
Secure Access: Protects sensitive data and client applications.

In numerous industries, Microsoft Remote Desktop Services supports remote server management, virtual desktops, and application virtualization. Organizations use it for collaboration, secure data handling, and accessing critical resources across different locations. It aids in troubleshooting, ensuring secure connections to client applications and facilitating testing and support for multiple users in diverse environments.

Microsoft

Splashtop Remote Support is a cost-effective remote management platform offering features such as multi-session capabilities, secure file transfers, and mobile device support, enhancing remote assistance for small to medium businesses.

Splashtop Remote Support provides a versatile solution for remote assistance, equipped with tools like remote rebooting into safe mode, multi-session handling, and strong security measures, including multi-factor authentication. Its intuitive interface ensures ease of use, while features like HD resolution and chat functionality enable effective communication and management across devices. However, users find the pricing and package options somewhat confusing and have suggested improvements in integration, customization, and remote access security.

What are the key features of Splashtop Remote Support?

Cost-effectiveness: Offers competitive pricing with extensive features.
Multi-session capabilities: Enables simultaneous control of multiple sessions.
Remote rebooting: Allows rebooting into safe mode remotely.
File transfers: Facilitates efficient and secure file transfers.
Mobile device compatibility: Supports remote management from smartphones and tablets.
SOS Support: Provides quick assistance for emergencies.
Secure management: Features multi-factor authentication for enhanced security.
Chat functionality: Enables seamless communication between users.
Controlled access: Provides remote access without requiring client-side permissions.

What benefits should users look for in reviews?

Flexibility: Supports remote work for businesses and external clients.
Ease of use: Intuitive design simplifies remote management.
Integration compatibility: Works with ticketing systems for efficient issue management.
Enhanced security: Strong authentication methods safeguard data.

Splashtop Remote Support is deployed mainly for remote assistance of small to medium businesses in the United States. It seamlessly integrates with ticketing systems, aiding teams ranging from executives to shop floor personnel. By facilitating remote server management and support for home-working staff, it streamlines operations and client interactions.

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