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# Compare Splashtop vs Apple Remote Desktop

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> Detailed comparison between Splashtop and Apple Remote Desktop. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | Splashtop | Apple Remote Desktop |
| **Overall rating** | 4.7/5 | 4.4/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 730 | 14 |
| **Starting Price** | US$6.00 | US$79.99 |
| **Free Trial** | Yes | No |
| **Free Version** | No | No |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise), Chromebook (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) | Mac (Desktop) |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, Chat | - |
| **Training** | Webinars, Documentation, Videos | - |

## Best for

### Splashtop

Users in any type of business or organization who need to remotely access their work and/or home computers, or remotely support clients' computers.

### Apple Remote Desktop

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## Key features

### Splashtop

- API
- Activity Tracking
- Customisable Branding
- Dashboard
- Drag & Drop
- Employee Activity Monitoring
- Event Logs
- File Transfer
- Help Desk Management
- IT Asset Tracking
- Live Chat
- Monitoring
- Real-Time Chat
- Remote Access/Control
- Remote Update/Installation
- Secure Login
- Security Tools
- Session Transfer
- Support Ticket Management
- Troubleshooting

### Apple Remote Desktop

- Drag & Drop
- File Transfer
- Remote Access/Control
- Remote Update/Installation
- Troubleshooting

## Links

- [View Splashtop Profile](https://www.capterra.ie/software/162972/splashtop-business-access)
- [View Apple Remote Desktop Profile](https://www.capterra.ie/software/1018686/apple-remote-desktop)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.ie/compare/162972/1018686/splashtop-business-access/vs/apple-remote-desktop)

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