Splashtop vs ISL Online

Splashtop9.2Visit ISL Online8.6Visit

Higher score Splashtop #3 in Remote Desktop Software 9.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Splashtop

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ISL Online #9 in Remote Desktop Software 8.6/10 15-day trial Free trial✓ 3 of 3 features Visit ISL Online

• Splashtop fits best

  Budget-conscious teams needing deep integrations

• ISL Online fits best

  Organizations needing self-hosting and enterprise controls

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Side by side

Feature	Splashtop 9.2/10 Visit ↗	ISL Online 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	8.6
Ranking	#3 in Remote Desktop Software	#9 in Remote Desktop Software
Best for	Budget-conscious teams needing deep integrations	Organizations needing self-hosting and enterprise controls
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	$72/user/yr	$16.90/user/mo
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	—	15 days
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile	Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile, Desktop
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Docs	Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs · 24/7
Compliance	SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML, 2FA	ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML, 2FA
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Splashtop 3/3 · ISL Online 3/3
File transfer	✓	✓
Session recording	✓	✓
Mobile apps	✓	✓
Specs
Access mode	Both	Both
Supported platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux, Chromebook, iOS, Android	Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Managed devices	2 devices	10 devices (best)
Our review
Pros	Low $6/month annual Solo plan with access to up to 2 computers Supports attended and unattended access, recording, printing, and device management Integrates with Autotask PSA, ServiceNow, Freshservice, Zendesk, Jira, and more	Supports attended support, unattended access, RDP, and SSH connections Offers session recording with chat, audio, video, and annotations Provides self-hosted, private-cloud, SSO/SAML, and mass-deployment options
Cons	No free plan is available Solo is limited to access from up to 2 computers Advanced controls and performance features require higher tiers	There is no permanent free plan after the 15-day trial Standard is limited to 40 licensed users and 1000 managed devices The wide feature set may exceed the needs of small support teams
Our verdict	Splashtop provides remote desktop access and remote support for individuals, small teams, IT departments, enterprises, and educational institutions. It supports Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android, with attended and unattended access… Read the review →	ISL Online is remote desktop software for IT teams, help desks, and organizations supporting computers and mobile devices. It covers both attended customer support and unattended access, with connections available through web, Windows,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Splashtop — where it wins

  • Low $6/month annual Solo plan with access to up to 2 computers
  • Supports attended and unattended access, recording, printing, and device management
  • Integrates with Autotask PSA, ServiceNow, Freshservice, Zendesk, Jira, and more

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan is available
  • Solo is limited to access from up to 2 computers
  • Advanced controls and performance features require higher tiers

• ISL Online — where it wins

  • Supports attended support, unattended access, RDP, and SSH connections
  • Offers session recording with chat, audio, video, and annotations
  • Provides self-hosted, private-cloud, SSO/SAML, and mass-deployment options

  Where it doesn't

  • There is no permanent free plan after the 15-day trial
  • Standard is limited to 40 licensed users and 1000 managed devices
  • The wide feature set may exceed the needs of small support teams

• Splashtop9.2/10 · Free plan

  A paid remote-access suite with low entry pricing, broad platforms, and deep integrations.

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• ISL Online8.6/10 · 15-day trial

  A broad remote-access suite for organizations that need self-hosting and enterprise controls.

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