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pcvisit vs Splashtop

Last updated October 2026

Looking for a European alternative to Splashtop? Here's how pcvisit compares, on EU hosting, GDPR and what it does.

Our pick for a European buyer: pcvisit. We weight data residency, GDPR and EU jurisdiction above everything else — that is the constraint this directory exists to solve.

What it is
German remote support and unattended access for IT teams
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 27001:2022, BSI-Grundschutz, Software Made in Germany, Software Hosted in Germany
ISO 27001, SOC 2
Price from
€199/yr
No
Free plan
Yes
No
Open Source
No
No
Integrations
Microsoft Remote Desktop (1-Click RDP), Teambilling, Zapier, Google Calendar, Google Sheets +1
No

Where each one wins

pcvisit

Strengths

  • +Quick-connect web portal (pcvisitconnect.me) for effortless client onboarding with session ID entry
  • +Stable, fluid remote control connections for administrative tasks and troubleshooting
  • +Transparent, cost-effective annual subscription model for solo technicians and small MSPs
  • +Responsive, phone-accessible customer support with direct personal contacts
  • +German hosting infrastructure and full GDPR compliance for privacy-sensitive use cases
  • +Streamlined toolset without unnecessary bloat

Limitations

  • −Delays or lack of response in pre-sales email inquiries about licensing models
  • −Difficulties viewing or interacting with remote OS security prompts during sessions
  • −Frequent update prompts disrupting routine workflows

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

pcvisit
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
Sub-processors
not established
Certifications
ISO/IEC 27001:2022, BSI-Grundschutz, Software Made in Germany, Software Hosted in Germany
ISO 27001, SOC 2

Pricing

pcvisit

  • pcvisit FREE €0 per month5 remote support sessions per month · 1 Remote-Host · All regular software updates
  • pcvisit PROFI €199 per year (net, plus VAT)1 named user · 1 Remote2Office access · Unlimited remote sessions and Remote-Hosts

Additional user: €139/year. Optional add-ons: Time Tracking (€69/year), Hardware Diagnostics (€99/year), 1-Click RDP (€29/year), Mobile Remote Access (€99/year). 14-day free trial of PROFI available.

Splashtop

No published pricing we could verify.

Pricing is available on request or via the vendor's website.

Features

pcvisit

Remote Support & Control
Ad-hoc instant remote assistance without client-side pre-installation, Unattended remote access via background Remote-Host installation, Multi-monitor switching and multi-session/parallel support, Bi-directional file transfer and remote printing
Management & Administration
Multi-user management with team roles (Team-Admin vs. Supporter), Smart device searching, sub-net grouping, and customer assignment filters, Custom branding and UI customization
Diagnostics & Workflows
Performance tracking (Service & Time Tracking) with automatic session logging and report exports (PDF, Excel, CSV), Remote hardware diagnostics and monitoring integrated into the dashboard, Remote2Office: Browser-based managed remote desktop for home office access without VPN
Security & Compliance
Hosted exclusively in German data centers, GDPR-compliant infrastructure, ISO 27001 certified, Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) and end-to-end encrypted sessions

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