Splashtop Alternative: No Per-Technician Licensing, Remote Access + Patching on One Platform
With Splashtop, the bill grows with users or concurrent technicians. With Moftgate, combine remote access, patching, and inventory on one platform. The first 200 endpoints are free.
Remote access, patching, inventory, and DLP in one agent
3 Core Reasons to Choose Moftgate Over Splashtop
Compare technical architecture and total cost of ownership before making your vendor decision.
UEM, DLP, DSPM, and WORM backup in one process. No agent sprawl, conflicting drivers, or high CPU drain.
Deploy 100% on-premises or in air-gapped networks. Zero external cloud lock-in and complete data sovereignty.
First year free for up to 200 endpoints with all features. Transparent pricing without per-module hidden fees.
Executive Evaluation & Why Look for an Alternative?
Splashtop is a fast, affordable remote access tool. Its licensing rests on named users in Remote Access plans and on concurrent technicians in Remote Support (SOS) plans, so cost grows with your team. Moftgate offers free use for the first year for up to 200 endpoints, no extra fee per technician, integrated patch management, and an option to run on your own servers. Confirm the current scope of Splashtop plans on the vendor’s pricing page.
Why Choose Moftgate Over Splashtop?
No Per-Technician Licensing
Splashtop licences depend on users or concurrent technicians.
200 Endpoints Free for the First Year
Splashtop works on paid plans.
Beyond Remote Access
Splashtop’s core product is remote access.
Run on Your Own Servers
Session infrastructure can rely on the vendor’s cloud.
Feature Comparison Matrix
Technical and architectural differences between Moftgate and Splashtop Remote Access / Remote Support (SOS)
| Feature / Capability | Moftgate | Splashtop |
|---|---|---|
| Licence model | ✓Per device; no per-technician fee | Per user or concurrent technician |
| Free start | ✓First 200 endpoints free for the first year | Paid plans (confirm current status) |
| Patch management | ✓Built in | Scope varies by plan; confirm |
| USB / data leak prevention | ✓Built-in DLP | Not the focus of the remote access product |
| Run on your own servers | ✓On-premises option | Cloud-focused; confirm with the vendor |
| Supported systems | ✓Windows, macOS, Linux | Wide platform support |
Fix Your Per-User and Per-Technician Bill
Splashtop cost grows with users and concurrent technicians. If you add tools for patching and inventory, total cost rises. Calculate it with your own data.
Simple Migration from Splashtop to Moftgate
Measure Usage
List active technicians and peak concurrent sessions.
Pilot
Try Moftgate remote access and patching on 10-20 devices.
Staged Migration
If the pilot succeeds, move the remaining devices in stages and end the Splashtop subscription.
Who is Moftgate Ideal For?
- ✓IT teams whose licence cost grows with technician count
- ✓Companies that want remote access, patching, and inventory in one tool
- ✓Organisations that want session traffic on their own servers
When to Choose Splashtop vs When to Choose Moftgate
When to Choose Splashtop:
If your organization already has multi-year enterprise agreements covering the complete Splashtop suite, or requires specialized legacy tooling deeply embedded into your existing workflow, staying with Splashtop may minimize migration overhead.
When to Choose Moftgate:
If you want a modern lightweight agent (<5% CPU), 100% On-Premises data residency, integrated DLP & SSPM on a single agent, and a free for the first year first 200 endpoints tier, Moftgate delivers a strong ROI.
About This Comparison
- Prepared by
- Moftgate Product Team
- Last reviewed
- Sources
- Public documentation and pricing pages of Splashtop.
Moftgate is a competing product, so this comparison reflects our perspective. Vendors can change features and pricing at any time. If you spot an error, let us know.
Questions About Migrating from Splashtop
What is a good Splashtop alternative?
Moftgate is a Splashtop alternative that offers remote access, patch management, and inventory in one agent. The first 200 endpoints are free for the first year.
How does Splashtop charge for licences?
By named user in Remote Access plans and by concurrent technician in Remote Support (SOS) plans. Confirm current prices on the vendor’s page.
Is it hard to move from Splashtop to Moftgate?
No. Pilot on 10-20 devices first, then move devices in stages.
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