Apache Guacamole vs. Splashtop

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Apache Guacamole
Score 9.9 out of 10
N/A
Apache Guacamole is a clientless remote desktop gateway. Once installed on a server, all that is needed to access remote desktops is a web browser. Apache Guacamole is free and open source software. It is licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0, and is maintained by a community of developers that use Guacamole to access their own development environments.N/A
Splashtop
Score 8.8 out of 10
N/A
Splashtop is a software solution for both remote access and remote support. Boasting 30+ million customers worldwide and users among both large and small organizations across the globe, Splashtop states they have a secure, high-performing solution to fit specific use-cases. Splashtop is ISO certified, SOC 2 and GDPR compliant. Splashtop Remote Access provides secure, high-performance remote desktop connections for business professionals and teams to work from anywhere,…
$99
per year per user
Pricing
Apache GuacamoleSplashtop
Editions & Modules
No answers on this topic
Splashtop Remote Access Pro
$8.25
per month per user, billed annually
Splashtop Remote Access Performance
$13.00
per month per user, billed annually
Splashtop Remote Support SOS +10
$22.00
per month per concurrent technician, billed annually
Splashtop Remote Support SOS Unlimited
$34.00
per month per concurrent technician, billed annually
Splashtop Remote Support Enterprise
Contact Sales
per month per concurrent technician, billed annually
Splashtop Remote Access Enterprise
Contact Sales
per month per user, billed annually
Splashtop On-Prem
Contact Sales
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Apache GuacamoleSplashtop
Free Trial
NoYes
Free/Freemium Version
YesNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional Details
More Pricing Information
Features
Apache GuacamoleSplashtop
Remote Administration
Comparison of Remote Administration features of Product A and Product B
Apache Guacamole
8.7
2 Ratings
7% above category average
Splashtop
7.8
43 Ratings
3% below category average
Screen sharing9.52 Ratings9.337 Ratings
File transfer9.12 Ratings9.039 Ratings
Access to sleeping/powered-off computers9.12 Ratings3.013 Ratings
Over-the-Internet remote session10.02 Ratings9.342 Ratings
Initiate remote control from mobile7.02 Ratings7.626 Ratings
Remote management of servers & workstations9.52 Ratings9.07 Ratings
Centralized management dashboard8.01 Ratings7.132 Ratings
Session record8.01 Ratings7.219 Ratings
Monitoring and Alerts7.01 Ratings6.05 Ratings
Multi-platform remote control9.52 Ratings8.733 Ratings
Instant message00 Ratings7.930 Ratings
Annotations00 Ratings9.02 Ratings
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User Ratings
Apache GuacamoleSplashtop
Likelihood to Recommend
8.6
(2 ratings)
8.7
(475 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
8.0
(1 ratings)
10.0
(34 ratings)
Usability
10.0
(1 ratings)
9.5
(24 ratings)
Availability
-
(0 ratings)
9.7
(5 ratings)
Performance
-
(0 ratings)
9.7
(5 ratings)
Support Rating
-
(0 ratings)
8.6
(434 ratings)
Implementation Rating
10.0
(1 ratings)
9.5
(15 ratings)
Configurability
-
(0 ratings)
5.0
(2 ratings)
Contract Terms and Pricing Model
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(1 ratings)
Ease of integration
-
(0 ratings)
10.0
(2 ratings)
Product Scalability
-
(0 ratings)
9.7
(5 ratings)
Professional Services
-
(0 ratings)
10.0
(2 ratings)
Vendor post-sale
-
(0 ratings)
10.0
(3 ratings)
Vendor pre-sale
-
(0 ratings)
5.1
(3 ratings)
User Testimonials
Apache GuacamoleSplashtop
Likelihood to Recommend
Apache
Limitations are only the effort you want to have to configure it (correctly).
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Splashtop
For any organization that is looking for an easily administered remote desktop solution, perhaps remote access for employees, or for remote IT support, I would say to look no further than Splashtop. If you have a large team, the price definitely increases, but they do offer a discount on bulk licensure (20% on 4 or more accounts, 25% on 10 or more accounts).
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Pros
Apache
  • Remote connect to Linux OS
  • Remote connect to Windows OS
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Splashtop
  • Splashtop lets me see what my clients see.
  • Splashtop usually works even when my client's computer isn't in great shape. I can sometimes do things remotely that an onsite user cannot.
  • Splashtop lets me work on many computers from one location, without leaving my own desk.
  • Splashtop allows me to serve clients who are hundreds and even thousands of miles away. I can do work for people I've never met.
  • My clients can usually install Splashtop by themselves, preventing the need for a costly and time consuming site visit.
  • Splashtop lets me create installation links for remote access that have been configured specifically to my particular needs and the needs of my clients.
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Cons
Apache
  • We have experienced some stability problems (mostly Tomcat related).
  • The interface could be a little more user-friendly.
  • Certain keyboard shortcuts used by Guacamole GUI are impossible to use in the Firefox browser in out-of-the-box configuration.
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Splashtop
  • Web Access should be available to all Splashtop Versions so support personnel do not need to have their laptop with them or Executable on USB Drive etc..
  • Remote access and scaling of screens sometimes is very difficult and have to resort to using keyboard commands to Navigate a screen because the mouse does not show where it is accurately on the remote screen no matter what changes you make on the client although I think this has been improving.
  • Intermittent loss of streamer access and showing that a system is online in the Dashboard has been flakey lately. What I mean by this is systems show offline then they come back online their own then offline again - intermittent
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Likelihood to Renew
Apache
No answers on this topic
Splashtop
I believe that I will renew Splashtop without any problems in the coming years as eating stable costs without increases even in critical periods such as the Covid virus, Splashtop allows access to 25 unattended stations and has continuous updates and new features. It also allows resale to users with sub-accounts
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Usability
Apache
it's easy
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Splashtop
It's hard to find any significant faults with Splashtop. It offers a very responsive remote access experience with clear and simple interface. There's very little learning curve as it's toolbar mimics other popular remote access solutions graphical user interface. It's gives you access to your remote computer quickly and stays out of your way
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Reliability and Availability
Apache
No answers on this topic
Splashtop
I've never had any issues with it, nor any connectivity issues. They always say when they'll be maintaining the system and it's always in the odd hours, so nobody uses then. But I've never had any issues.
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Performance
Apache
No answers on this topic
Splashtop
Pages and servers load fast, normal speed. It doesn't lag or anything like that. I don't integrate it with anything else.
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Support Rating
Apache
No answers on this topic
Splashtop
Tickets lingered in the support queue. Our environment is complex and some solutions never work in it but inconsistency and long turn around time on seemingly simple support issues force our pursuit of alternative solutions. Our environment is atypical and should not be used as a litmus test for solutions however we found the support issues were more wide spread with other orgs voicing the same delays.
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Implementation Rating
Apache
It's easy and free of use, therefore perfect for quick implementations when needed.
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Splashtop
It couldn't have been any easier to setup and I have had no issues with it since it was implemented. It's a great product and makes remotely connecting to another device so simple and quick. I can't recommend it enough
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Alternatives Considered
Apache
We have successfully used noVNC for remote access.
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Splashtop
Splashtop Business Enterprise is actually easier to implement and get it up and running, all users have to do is download the standard or personalize file and run it, then share the code with you and you are all set to go, i like it because you can even do it from your phone if necessary
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Scalability
Apache
No answers on this topic
Splashtop
It's a product that allows us to work remotely and access our servers from anywhere in the world. Our team works from different parts of the world and it's a great tool for us.
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Return on Investment
Apache
  • The software is 100% open source and free, however, we are not currently utilizing it due to stability problems we have experienced.
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Splashtop
  • It has made supporting remote workers seamless and easier if we did not have it.
  • Has saved a lot of time that would have been spent trying to get users to accurately describe their issue.
  • Easy enough to use that even someone who isn't super tech savvy can use if needs be.
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ScreenShots

Splashtop Screenshots

Screenshot of Splashtop Streamer: Used to connect to and remote into computers.
Splashtop Business App: Used to connect from and remotely access other computers.Screenshot of Splashtop SOS - Accessed with a 9-digit session code, it can be customized with a brand, logo and text.Screenshot of a view of computer sessions.Screenshot of where users can transfer files and folders from local and remote computers during a session.Screenshot of Splashtop Remote Support Enterprise : On-demand support with service desk capabilities.Screenshot of Dashboard - This offers key insights on endpoint status, security metrics, and scheduled tasks.