AnyDesk vs. ISL Light

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
AnyDesk
Score 8.4 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.
$22.90
per month (billed annually) 1 licensed user with 3 login devices
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.
$16.90
per month
Pricing
AnyDeskISL Light
Editions & Modules
Solo
$22.90
per month (billed annually) 1 licensed user with 3 login devices
Standard
$35.90
per month (billed annually) 20 licensed users in a team
Advanced
$79.90
per month (billed annually) 100 licensed users in a team
Enterprise
Custom
per year billed annually
Starter
$16.90
per month
Standard
$34.90
per month
Self-Hosted
$44.90
per month
Premium
$54.90
per month
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
AnyDeskISL Light
Free Trial
YesYes
Free/Freemium Version
YesNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
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's pricing model considers the number of licenses purchased, which determines the maximum number of concurrent users within the 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 a company or the remote devices managed. For example, with three licenses, an unlimited number of people in a company can use ISL Light and can access an unlimited number of remote devices, but only three users can use it concurrently. 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
Chose AnyDesk
We have tried TeamViewer, but it feels too heavy, and the price is too high in some use cases. We also used Microsoft's Remote Desktop Connection for a long time, but it lacked cross-platform support. We also used several others, including Jum Desktop, but initially, we did not …
Chose AnyDesk
AnyDesk's advantage lies in its compatibility with older operating systems. Some other remote control systems only work with the latest versions, and older systems are incompatible. Being multi-platform, it eliminates the need for a separate remote for each environment. It …
Chose AnyDesk
The products are very similar, I think the choice lies largely in the commercial side of the offer.
Chose AnyDesk
We preferred the pricing of AnyDesk over Teamviewer. During our testing and trial we also found AnyDesk to be easier to use and more reliable.
Chose AnyDesk
It is incredibly easy to download and run and most of all its free.
It can be downloaded on multiple platforms and I can help my co-workers without worrying about cross platform compatibility.
Chose AnyDesk
It is much more practical and easier to use, and it is also the most compatible software across different platforms, whether mobile or desktop, on different operating systems.

Es mucho más práctico y fácil de usar, además de que es el software más compatible entre distintas …
Chose AnyDesk
AnyDesk does not appear to track your access the way that DeskRoll Remote Desktop does.
Chose AnyDesk
AnyDesk's advantage lies in its compatibility with older operating systems. Some other remote control systems only work with the latest versions, and older systems are incompatible. Being multi-platform, it eliminates the need for a separate remote for each environment. It …
Chose AnyDesk
It is easier to use and is less costly. I haven't checked the pricing recently, but since I started with AnyDesk, they have tripled their prices. Compared to the Turbo meeting, there is no device to set up or maintain, and AnyDesk address book is easier to use to maintain …
Chose AnyDesk
If my co-worker uses MacBooks, Linux development machines, or needs support on a mobile device, standard RDP/RDS cannot natively or easily provide support.
Chose AnyDesk
AnyDesk stacks up very well against 1Password. Both are equally capable of handling online access via the internet and ability to transfer and use the remote computer and all its viable features. It becomes a personal preference as to which program one is better suited for. …
Chose AnyDesk
I personally feels that, AnyDesk is much faster, affordable and user-friendly than TeamViewer so I choose AnyDesk only.
Chose AnyDesk
AnyDesk is much simpler and Secure compare to any other used tools...
It gives privacy and reliability with versatility.
Being versatile within organization every user picks up it easily or they are already user that makes very user-friendly experience.
Chose AnyDesk
I have used AnyDesk before, and am familiar with how it works, so I didn't need to test other products as AnyDesk provided what I needed.
Chose AnyDesk
AnyDesk is simpler to use than BeyondTrust. Beyond trust is suitable for a bit, but it's a bit heavy. Major guidance is required to guide the next person. Multiple steps are involved before we get remote access. Sometimes, it gets stuck in between. Beyond trust, data transfer …
Chose AnyDesk
AnyDesk is so much easier to use than any of the alternatives I've tried, and actually has basic features like remembering passwords for unattended access. The file transfer is also a heck of a lot better on AnyDesk, as the copy and paste function just saves so much time …
Chose AnyDesk
We selected AnyDesk due to its faster deployment and end-user friendliness, which helps speed up the implementation process.
Chose AnyDesk
TeamViewer, Splashtop, GoToMyPC and Join.me (discontinued)
Chose AnyDesk
The most important thing is ease of use and easy to understand. zoom, Google Meet and TeamViewer and very complicated as compared to AnyDesk. Within 2-3 clicks we can connect get access and get the work done. It doesn't need the user to be well worse with the system even a noob …
ISL Light
Chose ISL Light
I've used AnyDesk at the company before, but ISL Light offers superior value for money. All the features delivered are better in ISL.

Já utilizei o Any Desk na empresa, mas o custo beneficio do ISL Light é superior. Todas as funcionalidades entregadas são melhores no ISL.
Chose ISL Light
ISL Light Online, unlike other solutions, is much more impactful in terms of security, and for other more compelling reasons.

ISL Light Online a diferencia de otras soluciones es mucho mas impactante en cuanto a seguridad a diferencia de otras soluciones y por otras razones …
Chose ISL Light
TeamViewer: ISL Light is cheaper.
Microsoft Quick Support: ISL Light is much more comprehensive.
AnyDesk: I have doubts about the product's security.
Chose ISL Light
This is our first remote access program utilized as a company.
Chose ISL Light
much faster operation and very affordable price

veliko hitrejše delovanje in zelo ugodna cena
Chose ISL Light
In our case, we can say that it is faster, more efficient and cheaper than other tools.
Chose ISL Light
The main reason was price initially, after TeamViewer jacked up the price 3 fold come covid in start of 2020, told them to get stuffed and went elsewhere, back then they had a good reliable product, then after I switched to another provider, the came crawling back and offer me …
Chose ISL Light
Logmein got way too expensive for me.
Chose ISL Light
Better positioned in terms of cost and/or more efficient

Mieux positionné en termes de coût ou/et plus efficace
Chose ISL Light
We chose ISL mainly because we think locally and because the provider is from Slovenia.

ISL smo vzeli predvsem, ker razmišljamo lokalno in, ker je ponudnik iz Slovenije.
Chose ISL Light
I've preferred it from the very beginning.
Chose ISL Light
AnyDesk, TeamViewer and UltraVNC
Chose ISL Light
ISL is considerably more cost effective for us, partly because we've opted to self-host it. Not many other providers offer this approach.
Chose ISL Light
Good feature support, on premise installation
Chose ISL Light
it is easy to use for IT support and users
Chose ISL Light
In our specific case user console simplicity in ISL light is a major positive for ISL light. ISL always on agent for unattended access is vastly superior to teamviewer's solution. Teamviewer has become bloated in recent years, changing things for the sake of changing them, …
Features
AnyDeskISL Light
Remote Administration
Comparison of Remote Administration features of Product A and Product B
AnyDesk
8.6
Ratings
9% above category average
ISL Light
8.2
Ratings
4% above category average
Screen sharing9.40 Ratings8.60 Ratings
File transfer9.30 Ratings8.50 Ratings
Instant message8.70 Ratings8.00 Ratings
Secure remote access with Smart Card authentication9.20 Ratings8.10 Ratings
Access to sleeping/powered-off computers6.70 Ratings6.20 Ratings
Over-the-Internet remote session9.10 Ratings8.60 Ratings
Initiate remote control from mobile8.20 Ratings8.10 Ratings
Remote management of servers & workstations8.90 Ratings8.70 Ratings
Remote Active Directory® management8.40 Ratings8.80 Ratings
Centralized management dashboard8.70 Ratings8.30 Ratings
Session record8.90 Ratings7.60 Ratings
Annotations7.60 Ratings8.40 Ratings
Monitoring and Alerts8.30 Ratings7.90 Ratings
Multi-platform remote control9.20 Ratings8.20 Ratings
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User Ratings
AnyDeskISL Light
Likelihood to Recommend
9.1
(0 ratings)
8.7
(0 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
9.8
(0 ratings)
9.0
(0 ratings)
Usability
9.1
(0 ratings)
8.7
(0 ratings)
Availability
-
(0 ratings)
9.6
(0 ratings)
Performance
-
(0 ratings)
9.6
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
8.5
(0 ratings)
9.0
(0 ratings)
Online Training
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(0 ratings)
Implementation Rating
9.0
(0 ratings)
9.0
(0 ratings)
Configurability
8.0
(0 ratings)
9.6
(0 ratings)
Product Scalability
-
(0 ratings)
8.5
(0 ratings)
Vendor post-sale
-
(0 ratings)
9.6
(0 ratings)
Vendor pre-sale
-
(0 ratings)
9.6
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
AnyDeskISL Light
Likelihood to Recommend
Quick connection with pre-set clients, where you can connect with or without a password, and even turn on your computer if you have it configured that way. When connecting to multiple devices, managing several windows can be confusing when, in my opinion, it could be better managed by tabs with the connections listed sequentially for visual identification.
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ISL light is suitable for anyone who plans to provide remote assistance services on a medium to large scale. Due to the high entry price, it is less suitable for consultants with a smaller number of clients or remote stations that need management. Their smallest package in which minutes are rented does not seem suitable for most cases.
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Pros
  • It allows you to troubleshoot and fix system issues remotely
  • It enables you to give online training and presentations to your team and record it for future use.
  • It enhances you remote support experience with advanced tools
  • It offers affordable remote support solution
  • It offers higher availability
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  • Prikaz strani na kateri se nahaja uporabnik
  • Prikaz kontaktov uporabnikov
  • Zgodovina pogovorov s strankami
  • Možnost spreminjanja statusa dosegljivosti
  • Nalaganje datotek, zajemov slik,..
  • Klepetalnik, ki je enostaven za uporabo
  • Nas obvesti, da smo dobili sporočilo, tudi če smo izven klepetalnika
  • Display the page the user is on
  • Displaying user contacts
  • Customer conversation history
  • Ability to change availability status
  • Uploading files, capturing images, etc.
  • An easy-to-use chatbot
  • Notifies us that we have received a message, even if we are outside the chat room
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Cons
  • we should be able to connect from windows to iphone or ipad, it is now possible to connect to ipad or iphone. AnyDesk can work on this.
  • the field where we enter remote address should be more visible. New user cannot find where to enter the remote address that takes some time to connect. AnyDesk should change the placement of it.
  • If we can change the colour theme of the UI that will be an addon thing. when you daily use AnyDesk you get bored of the same UI.
  • Just like a Xmax UI. Any desk should constantly change somethings which makes the UI visually appealing.
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  • 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
This is the best remote access tool to any pc/laptop/desktop. We can make sure that we are 24/7 monitored, connected and if any technical problem arises, there can be a solution remotely with the help of AnyDesk. As AnyDesk has a remote access tool, it is easy to show clients how to do simple technical tasks on their remote pc/laptop just by loggin in from abroad
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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 is easy to use; all its functions are visible, and the buttons with icons are easy to identify. It is very intuitive to use; no prior training is needed for its use or configuration. The functions are designed to be basic and easy to use, and it doesn't matter what operating system you have; it is cross-platform, so it doesn't have many limitations. stem you have; it is cross-platform, so it doesn't have many limitations.
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It is very easy to use. You hardly need any computer knowledge to learn how to use it, as everything is displayed in easily recognizable icons. Although its appearance does not look cutting-edge, it could have a more modern look, but it must be said that everything is understandable, and with just a couple of taps on each icon that appears, you already know what each thing is for, and it allows you to use it skillfully and fluidly. Everything is perfect in this regard.
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Reliability and Availability
No answers on this topic
During the entere time of use, I have never come across any availability issues.
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Performance
No answers on this topic
High performance!
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Support Rating
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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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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Implementation Rating
Its easy to implement
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It was so easy!
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Alternatives Considered
We have tried TeamViewer, but it feels too heavy, and the price is too high in some use cases. We also used Microsoft's Remote Desktop Connection for a long time, but it lacked cross-platform support. We also used several others, including Jum Desktop, but initially, we did not notice that it scaled as well. AnyDesk has a good balance.
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The main reason was price initially, after TeamViewer jacked up the price 3 fold come covid in start of 2020, told them to get stuffed and went elsewhere, back then they had a good reliable product, then after I switched to another provider, the came crawling back and offer me the same price I was paying before the COVID tax (3 times increase in price) like I said, told them to get stuffed, ISL on the other hand didn’t increase their price when covid started, so have been with them ever since.
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Scalability
No answers on this topic
Easy to deploy onto new devices. Ability to group devices so they can managed remotely efficiently.
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Return on Investment
  • This helped us resolve the issues remotely, saving the cost of an FSE visit and maintaining uptime.
  • Simple and lighter version helped to use this at any customer site.
  • Without much training, it can be used anywhere. We can guide customers in the remote areas to quickly connect.
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  • We can now help our customers within minutes. Sending a technician could take hours or even days.
  • We can immediately help customers who are stuck and unable to refuel so that they can continue their journey.
  • We can now quickly resolve warranty cases, so that it hardly costs us any money.
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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.