AnyDesk vs. ISL Light

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
AnyDesk
Score 8.1 out of 10
N/A
AnyDesk Software in Stuttgart offers their eponymous remote desktop software, designed to provide resilient remote access even with poor network access.
$14.90
per year
ISL Light
Score 9.0 out of 10
Small Businesses (1-50 employees)
ISL Light is remote support and remote access software that enables SMBs and large enterprises to offer fast and efficient support and maintenance for Windows, Mac and Linux computers as well as mobile device support for Android and iOS.
$125
per 500 minutes (.25 per minute)
Pricing
AnyDeskISL Light
Editions & Modules
Solo
$14.90
per month billed annually
Standard
$29.90
per month billed annually
Advanced
$79.90
per month billed annually
Enterprise
Custom
per year billed annually
Pay-Per-Use
$0.25
per minute (billed at $125/500 minutes) 5 users
Standard
$34.90
per month (billed annually) per concurrent user
Self-Hosted
$44.90
per month (billed annually) per concurrent user
Premium
$54.90
per month (billed annually) per concurrent user
Enterprise (Managed Private Cloud)
$23,976
per year
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
AnyDeskISL Light
Free Trial
YesYes
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoYes
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional DetailsAnyDesk is free for personal use and offers a limited set of features and support. Professional users need a license. Only the initiator of a session needs a license, participants are free.ISL Online designed their pricing model to be straightforward with no hidden fees. The number of licenses you purchase determines the maximum number of concurrent users within your organization. A concurrent user is defined as anyone running one or more sessions simultaneously from any device. There are no restrictions on the number of ISL Light users within your company or the remote devices you manage. For example, if you purchase three licenses, an unlimited number of users in your company can use ISL Light and you can access an unlimited number of remote devices, but only three users can use it concurrently at any given time. When one of these three users ends their session, a fourth user can begin their session, and so on.
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Community Pulse
AnyDeskISL Light
Considered Both Products
AnyDesk

No answer on this topic

ISL Light
Chose ISL Light
More user-friendly. More affordable. A Slovenian product (which means it supports the Slovene language). User support is very satisfactory and responsive. Simple installation and does not require additional knowledge from colleagues.
Chose ISL Light
Easier to use, easier to install and easier to manage. No dropping in connectivity and the GUI is much better than any other program.
Chose ISL Light
We chose ISL Light because of ease of use for our customers and end users, as it's the fastest way of getting a connection to the mentioned user or PC. A big role also plays the reliability of secure connection.
Chose ISL Light
ISL has better and simpler pricing also thie support is 10/10.
Chose ISL Light
ISL Light is easier to use.
Chose ISL Light
With ISL Light, I send a link to customers and they can set specific /particular passwords, and also with global password we can login to an unattended remote desktop.
Chose ISL Light
The ability to install ISL Light on our own server and manage the connections securely ourselves made a huge impact on our decision. Other systems require cloud connectivity to third-party servers we cannot vouch for. ISL's licensing terms are very reasonable in comparison as …
Chose ISL Light
ISL Light is cheap for multisession use. It has a very simple licensing model if we compare to other softwares. Using the software is simple and the GUI stays the same and doesn't change with upgrades.
Chose ISL Light
The integration that ISL Light has with ISL Pronto was a wonderful reason for us to consider ISL instead of other solutions. Most other providers do not offer seamless access from any device, to any device. For example- our engineer can access FROM his cell phone, into a …
Chose ISL Light
ISL light is a corporate tool that takes security into account first and foremost and that is something that these tools do not really take into account. The control of users, the reports and the roles that can be assigned definitely led us to make the decision.
Top Pros
Top Cons
Features
AnyDeskISL Light
Remote Administration
Comparison of Remote Administration features of Product A and Product B
AnyDesk
7.3
28 Ratings
10% below category average
ISL Light
8.1
61 Ratings
0% above category average
Screen sharing8.126 Ratings8.557 Ratings
File transfer6.528 Ratings7.956 Ratings
Instant message6.524 Ratings7.446 Ratings
Secure remote access with Smart Card authentication9.218 Ratings7.614 Ratings
Access to sleeping/powered-off computers7.622 Ratings6.844 Ratings
Over-the-Internet remote session7.326 Ratings8.558 Ratings
Initiate remote control from mobile7.225 Ratings8.039 Ratings
Remote management of servers & workstations7.323 Ratings8.649 Ratings
Remote Active Directory® management5.620 Ratings8.617 Ratings
Centralized management dashboard7.223 Ratings8.536 Ratings
Session record9.924 Ratings8.541 Ratings
Annotations6.521 Ratings8.534 Ratings
Monitoring and Alerts6.422 Ratings8.026 Ratings
Multi-platform remote control7.326 Ratings8.246 Ratings
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User Ratings
AnyDeskISL Light
Likelihood to Recommend
8.1
(28 ratings)
8.6
(62 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(3 ratings)
Usability
9.5
(2 ratings)
8.3
(24 ratings)
Availability
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(1 ratings)
Performance
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(1 ratings)
Support Rating
9.3
(12 ratings)
9.1
(3 ratings)
Implementation Rating
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(2 ratings)
Product Scalability
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(1 ratings)
User Testimonials
AnyDeskISL Light
Likelihood to Recommend
AnyDesk Software
If at this point in the pandemic, remote access to a desktop is necessary for you, then AnyDesk is likely a solid solution. However, as the pandemic winds down, remote access is expected to become less and less critical, and thus, the problem that AnyDesk solves is likely (or perhaps, hopefully) going away. Given the bad reputation for using this program by scammers, many customers do not want to connect through it, so over time, I switched to an alternative to Anydesk - the service Getscreen. me, which connects directly from the browser.
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ISL Online
ISL Light suites all scenarios, whether you run an enterprise or a small business. The ability to self-host makes you absolutely independent of any price increase or vendor security problems. The online support is remarkable. The chat support solved every question within minutes. They are all very professional and trained.
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Pros
AnyDesk Software
  • It has an inbuilt Wake-on-LAN feature, which allows starting the remote computer with just a click.
  • We can create an easy-to-remember custom alias for different systems, it makes it easy to access the systems without any ID or long numbers to remember.
  • It allows auto adapt resolution, it displays the remote system according to the host systems resolution.
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ISL Online
  • Allow remote control of Windows, Mac, Android and iOS
  • Automatically record support / remote sessions
  • Allow UAC easy control remotely
  • Auto-recognize the OS of the client, to download the correct remote file for them to execute
  • Very fast connection speed (initial connect, and on-going session speed)
  • Allowing us to use our own website AND the islonline.net in case there are issues
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Cons
AnyDesk Software
  • The auto-update feature on AnyDesk sometimes offers a technical glitch. It does not work properly on few occasions. I really think it may has a room for improvement.
  • When it comes to Mac AnyDesk may seem a little complex at early times.
  • Video recording captures a low quality frame. I think this should be changed because sometimes video recording is the most essential thing.
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ISL Online
  • Need a control toggle at least on AlwaysOn. User moves the mouse and you lose all control instantly.
  • Clipboard features are a bit wonky still, and your clipboard seems to get emptied a lot. So if you're trying to copy and paste you might lose something
  • Passwords for the systems are saved per machine, so if you work from multiple devices it can be tricky if you have complex passwords
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Likelihood to Renew
AnyDesk Software
No answers on this topic
ISL Online
We are renew the license for 10 years now and we do not see why would change that. It just gets better with every new version.
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Usability
AnyDesk Software
AnyDesk is a complete solution for remote access and control. AnyDesk provides better navigation and UI when compared with other similar software. AnyDesk helped me a lot at times when I've been working from home. The only disadvantage I found is when the network connection is weak. It needs to be managed properly.
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ISL Online
Very easy and simple to use. Easy to login in when and as required. On screen navigation is straight forward and not confusing. No need to detailed instructions on how to use as is easily accessed in a few simple steps. Quick accessibility once logged in. Fit for purpose and hassle free login!
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Reliability and Availability
AnyDesk Software
No answers on this topic
ISL Online
During the entere time of use, I have never come across any availability issues.
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Performance
AnyDesk Software
No answers on this topic
ISL Online
Extremely small footprint. No impact on system resources at all.
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Support Rating
AnyDesk Software
I didn't have any technical problems and I didn't suffer from bugs or errors. Customer service has improved a lot and I no longer need to leave the office to go to the user's computer. With AnyDesk I install and remove programs, printers, scanners, settings in general. Screen sharing is excellent and without delays. Overall, I recommend and approve AnyDesk.
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ISL Online
We had issues with mouse skipping on mobile devices. Support is immediatly availabe, they examined our case and in one of the new versions of the app this problem was gone.
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Alternatives Considered
AnyDesk Software
The free version of TeamViewer is unstable; the remote connection is frequently lost. Anydesk's remote connection is much more reliable and consistent. Even so, I prefer AnyDesk over other software because it's a lot easier to install and runs very well. Aside from that, its simplicity gives it an edge over other software.
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ISL Online
- Biggest turnoff for TeamViewer: The different version (Connection doesn't work if there are different versions running) - No password or such things needed, just a code which is automatically generated - Easy Modus to see UAC-Windows and complete administrative tasks - Stay connected even after a restart - Wide range of options and customization - Easy Interface and super maneuverability
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Scalability
AnyDesk Software
No answers on this topic
ISL Online
Easy to deploy onto new devices. Ability to group devices so they can managed remotely efficiently.
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Return on Investment
AnyDesk Software
  • Reduce time and efforts spare for sorting out issues.
  • Increase the overall revenue as able to share and present our products to customers easily and in detail.
  • Control our expenses as we can handle any issue that arises remotely.
  • Improve overall customer services as we act quickly and promptly with any issues.
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ISL Online
  • Saves time: able to help our customers right-away. No need to visit them physically
  • Fastest aid in problem-solving: customer happy and more likely to return
  • Negative: not much negativity about ISL Light, although I get even less in-person contact with clients :-)
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ScreenShots

ISL Light Screenshots

Screenshot of remote access control in ISL Light.Screenshot of unattended access setup. Access can be allowed to as many computers as desired.Screenshot of a connection with a remote client, which can be set up by sending an email or sharing a link.Screenshot of interactions with the Windows UAC on a remote device.Screenshot of the dual panel File Manager, used to transfer files.Screenshot of the web console where remote desktop sessions can be managed from a web browser.