ISL Light Remote Desktop vs. Splashtop Remote Support Comparison


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About ISL Online is remote desktop and remote support software for IT teams, help desks, managed service providers (MSPs), and enterprises that need secure attended remote support and unattended remote access across distributed environments. It enables technicians to securely access, view, control, troubleshoot, and manage Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android devices from any location, with or without an end user present. IT teams use ISL Online for remote troubleshooting, help desk support, remote IT management, device access, file transfer, multi-monitor navigation, chat and audio/video communication, session recording and handoff, remote command execution, and persistent unattended access through ISL AlwaysOn. The unattended access agent supports mass deployment and device grouping. ISL Online also supports RDP and SSH tunneling without requiring VPN access or firewall changes, simplifying connectivity across multiple networks and locations. ISL Online offers flexible deployment options for different security, infrastructure, and data residency requirements. Organizations can use cloud remote access (SaaS), self-hosted remote desktop software for on-premises and air-gapped environments, or Managed Private Cloud for dedicated single-tenant deployment and greater data control. Premium Cloud, Self-Hosted, and Managed Private Cloud support unlimited licensed users and managed devices. Mobile apps are included at no additional cost with both Cloud and Server licenses. Security features include AES 256-bit end-to-end encryption with RSA 2048/4096-bit key exchange, two-factor authentication (2FA), single sign-on (SSO), session recording, detailed audit logs, role-based access controls, IP and MAC address restrictions, and blackout mode for sensitive environments. ISL Online is ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certified and supports GDPR compliance requirements. The platform integrates with ITSM, RMM, PSA, and endpoint management tools including ServiceNow, Freshdesk, Freshservice, Microsoft Intune, Barracuda RMM, Heimdal, Autotask PSA, HaloITSM, SuperOps, PDQ Connect, and Bitrix24. A full API is available for custom workflows and integrations. ISL Online provides scalable remote support, secure remote access, centralized remote management, cross-platform remote control, and flexible deployment without complex network configuration. A free trial is available without a credit card, and the software supports 20 languages.		About Splashtop Remote Support is a remote support and endpoint management solution designed to help IT teams securely access, troubleshoot, and manage computers and mobile devices from anywhere. The platform provides attended and unattended remote access for Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, and Android devices through fast and reliable remote desktop connections. Splashtop includes features such as session code-based support, remote control, chat, voice calls, session reboot and reconnect, admin privilege elevation, and multi-technician collaboration for efficient troubleshooting workflows. The platform also offers autonomous endpoint management capabilities including real-time patch management, device monitoring, software deployment, vulnerability insights, and centralized endpoint visibility. Splashtop integrates with popular PSA ticketing and ITSM tools such as Zendesk, Jira, Freshservice, Microsoft Teams, and Freshdesk to streamline IT support operations.
Why ISL Light Remote Desktop is Better than Splashtop Remote Support ISL Online is a better fit than Splashtop Remote Support for IT teams that need flexible scaling and broader deployment choices. Splashtop Remote Support allows up to 10 users per concurrent license and 10 or 300 unattended computers per license, while relevant ISL Online plans support unlimited operator accounts and managed devices through concurrent-user licensing. ISL Online offers Cloud, Self-Hosted/on-premises, air-gapped, and Managed Private Cloud deployment. It also supports Active Directory, LDAP, RADIUS, and SAML 2.0 integration, plus RDP and SSH tunneling to unattended systems without VPN or firewall changes. Mobile apps are included at no extra cost, and live human technical support is available even during the trial. See more
Platforms Supported Windows Mac Linux Cloud On-Premises iPhone iPad Android Chromebook		Platforms Supported Windows Mac Linux Cloud On-Premises iPhone iPad Android Chromebook
Audience IT teams, help desks, MSPs, and enterprises of all sizes that need secure, easy-to-use remote desktop and remote support software for attended support, unattended access, and managing distributed devices. ISL Online supports 20 languages.		Audience Splashtop Remote Support is designed for IT teams, managed service providers, help desks, enterprises, remote workers, educational institutions, healthcare organizations, and businesses that need secure remote access, endpoint management, and scalable IT support solutions
Support Phone Support 24/7 Live Support Online		Support Phone Support 24/7 Live Support Online
API Offers API		API Offers API
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Pricing $16.90 per month ISL Online offers a 15-day free trial, no credit card required. Starter: $16.90/month, 1 user, 10 managed devices; Cloud: starting at $34.90/month, 40 users, 1000 managed devices; Premium: $54.90/month, unlimited users and devices; Self Hosted (on-premise): starting at $44.90/month, unlimited users and devices. Free Version Free Trial		Pricing $40/month for 25 computers Splashtop Remote Support Premium starts at $40/month for 25 computers with unlimited technicians and secondary remote access users. Additional plans available up to 5,000+ computers as low as $0.10 per computer per month. Most plans billed annually. NEW option to pay monthly. Free Version Free Trial
Reviews/Ratings Overall 4.9 / 5 ease 4.8 / 5 features 4.8 / 5 design 4.4 / 5 support 4.7 / 5 Read all reviews		Reviews/Ratings Overall 4.8 / 5 ease 4.5 / 5 features 5.0 / 5 design 5.0 / 5 support 5.0 / 5 Read all reviews
Pros from Real Users Pros This software is easy to use and has a user-friendly interface, making it suitable for both technical and non-technical users. This software excels in video conferences and client meetings. I started using ISL Light during COVID when I could not come into work because I had to stay home to help my kids with school. It was a lifesaver for me because I am the inventory manager at my vet office and I was able to order inventory for the clinic, keep track of inventory, manage our online pharmacy and manage our schedule all from home. ISL made it very easy for me to remote in to our scheduling software and to make client notes. I still use it even though I am back in the office. It is very easy to use and give me more flexibility with my time. ISL Online is easy to use for non-IT professionals, providing a GDPR-approved secure environment. The connection is quite stable. We have used this connection from 3 different continents and multiple devices. We love the service and use it multiple times a week to access our clients' computers remotely. We use both the always on and the on demand service. Easy to use, secure, has a smart phone client that uses simple gestures to control remote devices. I use this daily and can support anyone from wherever I am. It's light weight and very easy to use. ISL Light makes connecting to my work computer from home easy. It has saved me from having to drive the 45 minutes to my office several times. Easy access allows software to be used by those with little technology proficiency. Our firm now uses this software with 20% or more of all our clients, with multiple clients only working with our office because we have a remote option. ISL Online has allowed our firm to continue its growth trajectory. - Small download file - Quick and easy setup - Easy use on customer end - Easy use on agent end - Solid reporting and administration I've been using ISL Online for probably about 10 years. I managed a lot of computers through ISL Online and there were never any issues. It shows you the IP address of each computer and whether each computer is online/offline. They update a lot of features but the simple web interface, they've kept, which is great. The ability to take control of both Windows and Mac machines from anywhere, including mobile devices is a real asset. File transfers are easy.		Pros & Cons from Real Users Pros I do like what it is meant to do. The software is absolutely solid, and once you get it up and running, it's great. Integrates perfectly with Ninga RMM. Low latency high quality video streaming for remote support. Affordable pricing. Splashtop Remote Support is a fantastic remote support tool. It's fairly lightweight, all of the features work as intended, and the program is easy to operate. We selected Splashtop because of its pricing structure for unlimited technicians. I transitioned my company to SplashTop from GoToAssist and have never looked back. We pushed the agent out via PDQ Deploy and install package was easy to setup and deploy. Cons I had difficulty getting installed on my devices. Development team is sometimes hard to get ahold of. The limitation of a single connection to the remote computer makes it troublesome for 1) a senior technician to assist a junior technician or 2) for a technician to assist a user who uses Splashtop to remote into a work computer. Note: If you have Splashtop SOS, you can workaround this limitation. But it is just that: a workaround. Sometimes when displaying the remote computers multiple monitors in multiple windows (which is wonderful) I will close one of the extra monitor windows and that closes the entire session. Not a negative on the product per se, but something you need to get used to.
Training Documentation Webinars Live Online In Person		Training Documentation Webinars Live Online In Person
Company Information ISL Online Founded: 2001 Slovenia www.islonline.com		Company Information Splashtop Founded: 2006 United States www.splashtop.com/products/remote-support
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Categories IT Management ISL Online helps IT teams and MSPs manage remote access across distributed device environments. With ISL AlwaysOn, teams can mass deploy unattended access agents, organize computers into groups, and connect to managed systems without end-user interaction. The platform supports remote command execution, RDP and SSH tunneling, session recording, audit logs, 2FA, SSO, and role-based access controls. ISL Online also integrates with ITSM, RMM, PSA, and endpoint management platforms such as ServiceNow, Microsoft Intune, Barracuda RMM, Autotask PSA, HaloITSM, SuperOps, and PDQ Connect. Deployment options include cloud, self-hosted, and Managed Private Cloud. Remote Desktop ISL Online is remote desktop software for secure attended and unattended access to Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android devices. IT teams, MSPs, and enterprises use it to access, control, troubleshoot, and manage remote computers from any location. Features include file transfer, multi-monitor navigation, session recording, remote command execution, RDP and SSH tunneling, and persistent unattended access through ISL AlwaysOn. Connections can be established without VPN access or complex firewall changes. ISL Online is available as cloud, self-hosted, or Managed Private Cloud software. Mobile apps are included at no additional cost with Cloud and Server licenses. Remote Support ISL Online is remote support software for IT help desks, support teams, MSPs, and enterprises that need to troubleshoot and resolve issues on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android devices. Technicians can provide attended support with remote control, file transfer, multi-monitor navigation, chat, audio/video, session recording, session handoff, and remote command execution. For recurring support needs, ISL AlwaysOn enables unattended access. Connections can be established without VPN access or complex firewall changes. ISL Online supports cloud, self-hosted, and Managed Private Cloud deployment, with security features including AES 256-bit end-to-end encryption, 2FA, SSO, audit logs, and role-based access controls. Remote Work ISL Online enables secure remote access to workplace computers for organizations with remote, hybrid, or distributed teams. Authorized users can connect to remote Windows, macOS, and Linux systems from another location, while IT teams can also support users when technical issues arise. ISL AlwaysOn provides persistent unattended access without requiring someone to be present at the remote device. Users can transfer files, navigate multiple monitors, and use RDP or SSH tunneling without setting up a VPN or changing firewall configuration. ISL Online is available as cloud, self-hosted, or Managed Private Cloud software, with security features including AES 256-bit end-to-end encryption, 2FA, SSO, audit logs, and role-based access controls. Screen Sharing ISL Online provides secure screen sharing for remote support sessions, allowing IT professionals to view and control a remote user’s device while troubleshooting issues. Technicians can switch between multiple monitors, transfer files, and communicate through chat or audio/video. Sessions can also be recorded, paused, resumed, or transferred between operators. ISL Online supports remote access across Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android devices. Security features include AES 256-bit end-to-end encryption, 2FA, SSO, audit logs, session recording, and role-based access controls, making it suitable for professional support environments where secure access and traceability are important.		Categories Endpoint Protection MSP Remote Support RMM
Remote Support Features Diagnostic Tools File Transfer Live Chat Real-time Chat Remote Control Screen Sharing Session Recording Session Transfer Surveys & Feedback Show More Features IT Management Features Capacity Monitoring Compliance Management Event Logs Hardware Inventory IT Budgeting License Management Patch Management Remote Access Scheduling Software Inventory User Activity Monitoring Remote Desktop Features Chat Cross-Platform Access File Transfer Group View Mobile Device Access Multi Monitor Support Record Remote Sessions Remote Print Remote Wake User Management Remote Work Features Collaboration Credential Management Electronic Signature Employee Monitoring Live Chat Meeting Management Project Management Remote Access Remote Support Screen Sharing Softphone Task Management Time Zone Tracking Video Chat Web Conferencing Screen Sharing Features Annotations / Drawing Tools Desktop / Browser Sharing Mobile Screen Sharing Presenter Control Management Remote Control Screen Capture Screen Mirroring Screen Recording		Remote Support Features Diagnostic Tools File Transfer Live Chat Real-time Chat Remote Control Screen Sharing Session Recording Session Transfer Surveys & Feedback Show More Features Endpoint Protection Features Activity Log Antivirus Application Security Behavioral Analytics Device Management Encryption Signature Matching Web Threat Management Whitelisting / Blacklisting MSP Features Backup Management Billing & Invoicing CRM Dashboard Help Desk Issue Management Live Chat Patch Management Privileged Access Management (PAM) Project Management Remote Access Remote Systems Monitoring Scheduling RMM Features Deployment Management For MSPs IT Asset Management Mobile Access Network Monitoring Patch Management Real-time Alerts Remediation Management
Integrations Autotask PSA Freshdesk ServiceNow Acronis Cyber Protect Addigy Atera Avast Business Premium Remote Control BMC Helix ITSM Barracuda PST Enterprise Bitrix24 Datto SIRIS Heimdal Remote Desktop Ivanti Neurons for MDM LanScope Cat Microsoft Intune PDQ Connect Syncro ThreatAware Zendesk Show More Integrations View All 17 Integrations		Integrations Autotask PSA Freshdesk ServiceNow Acronis Cyber Protect Addigy Atera Avast Business Premium Remote Control BMC Helix ITSM Barracuda PST Enterprise Bitrix24 Datto SIRIS Heimdal Remote Desktop Ivanti Neurons for MDM LanScope Cat Microsoft Intune PDQ Connect Syncro ThreatAware Zendesk Show More Integrations View All 19 Integrations
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