baramundi Remote Desk vs Splashtop
Last updated October 2026
Looking for a European alternative to Splashtop? Here's how baramundi Remote Desk compares, on EU hosting, GDPR and what it does.
Our pick for a European buyer: baramundi Remote Desk. We weight data residency, GDPR and EU jurisdiction above everything else — that is the constraint this directory exists to solve.
What it is
Cloud-based remote support for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS with ultra-low latency
Remote access and support software for businesses.
Headquarters
🇩🇪 DE
🇺🇸 US · 2006
EU data residency
Yes, for all customers
Available on some plansEU data residency is available on request for certain plans.
DSGVO / GDPR
Yes
Yes
Certifications
ISO/IEC 27001
ISO 27001, SOC 2
Price from
No
No
Free plan
No
No
Open Source
No
No
Integrations
AnyDesk, TOPdesk, ConSol CM, Mint Service Desk, Microsoft Azure +5
No
Where each one wins
baramundi Remote Desk
Strengths
- +Low-latency connections with high responsiveness across workstations and mobile endpoints
- +Seamless integration with baramundi Management Suite for centralized session launches
- +Cross-platform support for Windows, servers, Android, and iOS, on and off-network
- +Attended access safeguards with visible privacy borders and end-to-end TLS/HTTPS encryption
- +Reliable and knowledgeable customer support
Limitations
- −Complex modular licensing structure with potentially high costs
- −Steep initial learning curve for setup and administrative configuration
- −Legacy suite components favor internal network infrastructure
Splashtop
Strengths
- +High-performance remote access with minimal lag
- +Strong security and compliance certifications
Limitations
- −Pricing details are not publicly transparent
- −Limited data export formats documented
Data residency & compliance
baramundi Remote Desk
Splashtop
EU data residency
Yes, for all customers
Available on some plansEU data residency is available on request for certain plans.
Transfer mechanism
Not required — data stays in the EU
Standard Contractual Clauses
Certifications
ISO/IEC 27001
ISO 27001, SOC 2
Features
baramundi Remote Desk
- Cross-Platform Remote Access & Control
- Windows endpoints: unattended/attended access, full desktop control, pre-login support, UAC interaction, Wake-on-LAN, Mobile devices (Android & iOS): AnyDesk-powered remote control and screen sharing (iOS: screen sharing only for user and device enrollment; Android: full control for managed/dedicated devices, screen sharing for work profiles), Terminal servers: multi-session support for targeting individual user sessions
- Performance & Network Capabilities
- No VPN required: cloud-based direct remote connections to endpoints outside corporate networks, DeskRT codec: low-latency streaming (<16 ms) of screen changes with bandwidth from 10 kb/s
- Security, Privacy & Compliance
- Session authorization: mandatory explicit user approval and session notifications, Privacy border and privacy mode: visible session indicator; admin mode blacks out user screen for sensitive operations, Encryption: end-to-end over HTTPS/TLS 1.2+, device allow-listing, password protection, Compliance: fully GDPR-compliant
- Session Management & Collaboration Tools
- File transfer: drag-and-drop and built-in bidirectional tools, Multi-monitor handling: 1:1 view replication; remote-to-local keyboard layout switching, Session recording: built-in video recording for audits/training, In-session chat: direct communication with end users
- Integration & Ecosystem
- Native integration with AnyDesk technology, ITSM/Service Desk: direct session launch from support tickets (e.g., TOPdesk, ConSol CM), OS & Directory: Windows, iOS/iPadOS, Android, Microsoft Azure, Intune co-management, Active Directory, Network & Security: macmon NAC, PRTG Enterprise Monitor, DriveLock
Splashtop
- Remote Access
- Access computers and devices from any location, Cross-platform support (Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android), High-performance streaming with low latency
- Security & Compliance
- End-to-end encryption, Multi-factor authentication (MFA), Compliance with GDPR, HIPAA, FERPA, SOC 2, and ISO 27001
- Collaboration Tools
- Remote support with chat and file transfer, Session recording and playback, Team-based access controls