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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    AnyDesk

    Score8.3 out of 10
    N/AAnyDesk Software in Stuttgart offers their eponymous remote desktop software, designed to provide resilient remote access even with poor network access.

    $274.80

    per year 1 licensed user with 3 login devices

    HelpWire

    Score9.8 out of 10
    N/AHelpWire is remote access software for Windows, macOS, and Linux. IT teams and technicians can start sessions by sending a link, so the remote user clicks it and joins without creating an account or entering credentials. When follow-up is required, unattended access allows technicians to return to devices later without involving the remote user again. Sessions reconnect automatically after reboots. To keep remote access responsive, HelpWire uses direct…

    $0

    (for 1 remote connection at a time)

    Pricing
    AnyDeskHelpWire
    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
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    AnyDeskHelpWire
    Free Trial
    YesYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    YesYes
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeOptional
    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.The product is free of charge, no Ads, no extra fees
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    Community Pulse
    AnyDeskHelpWire
    Considered Both Products
    AnyDesk Software
    No answer on this topic
    Electronic Team
    Chose HelpWire
    A few years back, I was using TeamViewer and AnyDesk now and then, but they both started glitching, which was super frustrating. So, I switched to Splashtop, and while it was totally fine okay. When HelpWire came onto the market, I decided to give it a try, and I’m really happy …
    Incentivized
    Chose HelpWire
    I used AnyDesk and Zoom for my work, and they were helpful, but Zoom is only good for communication with no remote access, and AnyDesk has started crashing more often.
    Incentivized
    Chose HelpWire
    We felt a lag in movement of mouse on AnyDesk but on HelpWire we do not face any such issue. The movement of cursor and mouse is as smooth as working on your own system.
    Incentivized
    Chose HelpWire
    With AnyDesk my biggest issue was the lag in mouse movement, and it was never a great experience. Most of the time I would just view the system and ask the person sitting on Remote machine to do as needed but with HelpWire it's like I am navigating my own system.
    Incentivized
    Chose HelpWire
    I previously used AnyDesk, but I became concerned due to recent reports linking it to support scams that misuse its features for unauthorized access. Additionally, I experienced occasional crashes while using the application.
    Incentivized
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    97%
    Would buy again
    59 Answers
    100%
    Would buy again
    8 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    98%
    Delivers good value for the price
    56 Answers
    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
    8 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    98%
    Happy with the feature set
    60 Answers
    88%
    Happy with the feature set
    7 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    98%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    39 Answers
    88%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    7 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    98%
    Implementation went as expected
    54 Answers
    100%
    Implementation went as expected
    7 Answers
    Features
    AnyDeskHelpWire
    Remote Administration
    Comparison of Remote Administration features of AnyDesk and HelpWire
    Feature
    AnyDesk
    8.6
    61 Ratings
    9% above category average
    HelpWire
    9.3
    8 Ratings
    8% above category average
    Screen sharing9.459 Ratings00 Ratings
    File transfer9.360 Ratings9.38 Ratings
    Instant message8.753 Ratings9.38 Ratings
    Secure remote access with Smart Card authentication9.217 Ratings00 Ratings
    Access to sleeping/powered-off computers6.541 Ratings00 Ratings
    Over-the-Internet remote session9.157 Ratings00 Ratings
    Initiate remote control from mobile8.149 Ratings00 Ratings
    Remote management of servers & workstations8.846 Ratings00 Ratings
    Remote Active Directory® management8.436 Ratings00 Ratings
    Centralized management dashboard8.845 Ratings00 Ratings
    Session record8.950 Ratings00 Ratings
    Annotations7.643 Ratings00 Ratings
    Monitoring and Alerts8.331 Ratings00 Ratings
    Multi-platform remote control9.252 Ratings00 Ratings
    Security
    Comparison of Security features of AnyDesk and HelpWire
    Feature
    AnyDesk
    -
    Ratings
    HelpWire
    9.7
    6 Ratings
    10% above category average
    Role-based user permissions00 Ratings9.76 Ratings
    Remote Access
    Comparison of Remote Access features of AnyDesk and HelpWire
    Feature
    AnyDesk
    -
    Ratings
    HelpWire
    9.9
    8 Ratings
    19% above category average
    Attended device access00 Ratings10.08 Ratings
    Unattended device access00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Virtual device access00 Ratings10.04 Ratings
    Multiple-display support00 Ratings9.78 Ratings
    Multiple concurrent sessions00 Ratings9.75 Ratings
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    AnyDeskHelpWire
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    N-able Take Control
    Score7.2 out of 10
    LogMeIn Rescue
    Score8.2 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
    Remote Desktop Manager
    Score9.6 out of 10
    BeyondTrust Remote Support
    Score8.6 out of 10
    Enterprises
    BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access
    Score9.1 out of 10
    TeamViewer
    Score8.6 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    AnyDeskHelpWire
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.1
    (61 ratings)
    9.8
    (8 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    9.8
    (5 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Usability
    9.2
    (36 ratings)
    9.4
    (6 ratings)
    Support Rating
    8.5
    (14 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Configurability
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    AnyDeskHelpWire
    Likelihood to Recommend
    AnyDesk Software
    AnyDesk helps you recommend it to teams that need fast and reliable remote access without unnecessary overhead. We believe it is best for small or not-so-big teams who need to connect to remote devices while working from home or while traveling. It is also good for some occasional IT troubleshooting and unattended access.
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    Electronic Team
    I use HelpWire for training new employees and fixing software issues. When a new hire joins, I can easily access their computer to help them set up their development environment and answer questions right away. It’s also a great tool for troubleshooting. If someone has a problem, I can log in to their computer, see what’s wrong, and help them fix it. HelpWire makes this process quicker and easier.
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    Pros
    AnyDesk Software
    • 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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    Electronic Team
    • Cross-platform access for easy testing
    • Simple and quick to set up and easy to access
    • Excellent customer service with quick responses to any questions
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    Cons
    AnyDesk Software
    • 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.
    Incentivized
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    Electronic Team
    • Limited Features Compared to Paid Options: As a free software, HelpWire delivers impressive core functionality. However, it might lack some advanced features found in paid remote desktop software. These could include things like: 1. Unattended Access,
    • Advanced User Management: For larger teams or organizations, more granular user management controls might be desired. This could allow for assigning different access levels or permissions to different users within the organization.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    AnyDesk Software
    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
    Incentivized
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    Electronic Team
    It's free, but I love their service, so I will buy their service if they introduce any paid program.
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    Usability
    AnyDesk Software
    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.
    Incentivized
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    Electronic Team
    HelpWire has been really great for me. It’s easy to use, works fast, and the chat helps a lot when talking to clients. And it’s free, which is awesome. I’d definitely recommend it to anyone who needs remote support.
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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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    Electronic Team
    No answers on this topic
    Implementation Rating
    AnyDesk Software
    Its easy to implement
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    Electronic Team
    No answers on this topic
    Alternatives Considered
    AnyDesk Software
    Getscreen.me connects remotely directly from your browser, it's very convenient - no need to explain to customers what and how to install. Also, it has a very user-friendly interface. They also have all the necessary features for remote access (file sharing, WoL, black screen, session recording) and are significantly cheaper.
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    Electronic Team
    We felt a lag in movement of mouse on AnyDesk but on HelpWire we do not face any such issue. The movement of cursor and mouse is as smooth as working on your own system.
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    Return on Investment
    AnyDesk Software
    • It helps us reduce in-person visits, saving time and money.
    • Being able to serve more than one client at a time is very profitable because, whereas before it was one agent per client in person, now that everything is online, productivity is multiplied
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    Electronic Team
    • a handy tool to simplify my work that I can use for free
    • Using HelpWire has made me more productive because I can focus on solving problems here and now, rather than wasting time on long explanations.
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    ScreenShots

    HelpWire Screenshots

    Screenshot of the HelpWire web interface, showing connected user's workstations with multiple displays and a live chat conversationScreenshot of the HelpWire Operator application window, with connected workstations and multi-display supportScreenshot of the HelpWire Operator application window, with opened chat side-panelScreenshot of the HelpWire Client application chat-window