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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    SolarWinds Dameware Remote Support (DRS)

    Score8 out of 10
    N/ADameWare Remote Support from Austin IT company SolarWinds is remote administration software for the remote control of desktops, laptops, and servers behind or outside the firewall, allowing registry editing, restart services, logging activity, account and password management, and more. The mobile app also provides access from a phone or tablet. DameWare Remote Support licensing is per technician, the number of end-user remote machines is irrelevant; one technician may receive a license for…

    $520

    one-time fee

    mRemoteNG

    Score8.7 out of 10
    N/AmRemoteNG is a fork of mRemote, an open source, tabbed, multi-protocol, remote connections manager.N/A

    Splashtop

    Score9.1 out of 10
    N/ASplashtop is a software solution for both remote access and remote support. Boasting 30+ million customers worldwide and users among both large and small organizations across the globe, Splashtop presents their solution as secure, high-performing, and fit to specific use-cases. Splashtop is ISO certified, SOC 2 and GDPR compliant. Splashtop Remote Access provides remote desktop connections for business professionals and teams to work from anywhere, using any device.…

    $99

    per year per user

    Pricing
    SolarWinds Dameware Remote Support (DRS)mRemoteNGSplashtop
    Editions & Modules
    Dameware Mini Remote Control
    $370
    one-time fee
    Dameware Remote Support
    $520
    one-time fee
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    Splashtop Remote Access Solo
    $6.00
    per month per user, billed annually
    Splashtop Remote Access Pro
    $8.25
    per month per user, billed annually
    Splashtop Remote Access Performance
    $13.00
    per month per user, billed annually
    Splashtop Remote Support Enterprise
    Contact Sales
    per month per concurrent technician, billed annually
    Splashtop Remote Access Enterprise
    Contact Sales
    per month per user, billed annually
    Splashtop On-Prem
    Contact Sales
    Splashtop Autonomous Endpoint Management (AEM)
    Contact Sales
    per month per endpoint, billed annually
    Splashtop Remote Support SOS
    Starting at $22.00
    per month per concurrent technician, billed annually
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    SolarWinds Dameware Remote Support (DRS)mRemoteNGSplashtop
    Free Trial
    YesNoYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoYesNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional DetailsDameWare Remote Support and Mini Remote Control are licensed based on the number of technician users that use the software for remote administration. There are no limits or restrictions for the number of end-users supported or the number of remote endpoints/computers supported. As you buy higher counts of licenses, the per-seat pricing goes down giving you a reduced total price.
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    Community Pulse
    SolarWinds Dameware Remote Support (DRS)mRemoteNGSplashtop
    Considered Multiple Products
    SolarWinds
    Chose SolarWinds Dameware Remote Support (DRS)
    We used mRemoteNG for quite a while, it had some good capabilities but wasn't a complete solution. It was the same with SCCM, we had heavy use of it in our organization, but trying to use some of the remote support options was cumbersome and didn't seem fully polished. …
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    Splashtop
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    Key User Insights
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    Delivers good value for the price
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    Happy with the feature set
    91%
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    78%
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    561 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    90%
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    600 Answers
    Features
    SolarWinds Dameware Remote Support (DRS)mRemoteNGSplashtop
    Remote Administration
    Comparison of Remote Administration features of SolarWinds Dameware Remote Support (DRS) and mRemoteNG and Splashtop
    Feature
    SolarWinds Dameware Remote Support (DRS)
    8.6
    65 Ratings
    9% above category average
    mRemoteNG
    8.6
    6 Ratings
    9% above category average
    Splashtop
    7.8
    43 Ratings
    1% below category average
    Screen sharing10.053 Ratings8.01 Ratings9.337 Ratings
    File transfer10.050 Ratings5.13 Ratings9.039 Ratings
    Instant message8.347 Ratings00 Ratings7.930 Ratings
    Secure remote access with Smart Card authentication8.716 Ratings10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Access to sleeping/powered-off computers9.035 Ratings00 Ratings3.013 Ratings
    Over-the-Internet remote session8.548 Ratings9.63 Ratings9.342 Ratings
    Initiate remote control from mobile9.025 Ratings00 Ratings7.626 Ratings
    Remote management of servers & workstations9.158 Ratings10.06 Ratings9.07 Ratings
    Remote Active Directory® management7.239 Ratings9.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Centralized management dashboard8.238 Ratings9.23 Ratings7.132 Ratings
    Session record8.55 Ratings10.01 Ratings7.219 Ratings
    Annotations7.94 Ratings7.01 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Monitoring and Alerts8.75 Ratings9.01 Ratings6.05 Ratings
    Multi-platform remote control7.131 Ratings7.46 Ratings8.733 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    SolarWinds Dameware Remote Support (DRS)mRemoteNGSplashtop
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.3
    (66 ratings)
    9.1
    (6 ratings)
    9.1
    (634 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    9.0
    (13 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (44 ratings)
    Usability
    9.0
    (10 ratings)
    9.1
    (3 ratings)
    8.7
    (31 ratings)
    Availability
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (7 ratings)
    Performance
    8.5
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (7 ratings)
    Support Rating
    5.0
    (9 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.9
    (589 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    -
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    Online Training
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
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    -
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    Implementation Rating
    5.0
    (8 ratings)
    -
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    9.0
    (21 ratings)
    Configurability
    9.5
    (2 ratings)
    -
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    9.1
    (4 ratings)
    Contract Terms and Pricing Model
    -
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    -
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    9.1
    (3 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    9.5
    (2 ratings)
    -
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    10.0
    (2 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    8.0
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (6 ratings)
    Professional Services
    -
    (0 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    9.5
    (2 ratings)
    -
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    9.1
    (5 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    9.5
    (2 ratings)
    -
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    9.1
    (5 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    SolarWinds Dameware Remote Support (DRS)mRemoteNGSplashtop
    Likelihood to Recommend
    SolarWinds
    I feel like this is a very robust solution that I would recommend to anyone who relies heavily on remote support. Most of the colleagues I work with already use SolarWinds products to one extent or the other. I feel the price for the solution is very fair and a good value for the product.
    Incentivized
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    Open Source
    Well suited to environments where IT staff need to access multiple servers/systems at the same time, cutting down on time wasted opening multiple windows. Not so useful for users that only need to access one system remotely, as most of its functions are largely unused in that case.
    Incentivized
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    Splashtop
    Well suited for any MSP, MSSP, or IT Manager who needs access to a broad array of machines and values their time. Great for an individual who just needs access to their work computer from home. It might not be suited for environments where national security is involved.
    Incentivized
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    Pros
    SolarWinds
    • Troubleshooting computers remotely without the need for the user to even be around.
    • Install software that needs to be installed manually without having to travel.
    • Viewing what the user is doing specifically that triggers the issue, making replicating issues way simpler.
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    Open Source
    • Easy to organize and group servers.
    • Many different protocols for remote access.
    • The ability to make use of external applications for non-directly supported protocols.
    • Servers can inherit settings from nodes above so you can set up properties once making adding new servers/devices very quick.
    • Easy to export and share config with new team members (be mindful of what you do with passwords though).
    Incentivized
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    Splashtop
    • Seamless RMM Integration - Splashtop’s integration into Syncro is functionally invisible, but in a good way. I don't have to manage a separate contact list or worry about syncing credentials between my RMM and my remote tool. I click "Remote Desktop" in Syncro, and Splashtop launches instantly.
    • High Performance Graphics & Low Latency - The frame rate and refresh speed are consistently superior to competitors I’ve used in the past. Even when connecting to a client with a dual monitor setup or a slower upload speed, the lag is minimal. The picture quality is crisp enough that I can read fine print on error logs without squinting.
    • "SOS" Ad-Hoc Workflow - r clients who aren't on a managed contract (my "break/fix" customers), the SOS feature is a lifesaver. I don't have to walk a non-technical user through a complex installation. I just tell them to go to the site, give me the 9-digit code, and I'm in!
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    Cons
    SolarWinds
    • It would be nice if the installed agent would be able to check in with the server so that I can connect to laptops, etc that have the agent pre-installed for when they are off network.
    • DameWare could do better with the mobile app. I cannot connect in from the outside with the mobile app to provide quick support if needed. This kind of defeats the purpose of a mobile app. If I am on the network, I probably have access to my workstation.
    Incentivized
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    Open Source
    • The user interface for configuration is a little basic, and not obvious for a new user to set up connections. It could be a bit clearer how to do that.
    • It does not seem to automatically update itself to new versions - though older ones work fine, you can miss out on some new functions if you don't check for updates manually.
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    Splashtop
    • Compared to our prior solution, Splashtop does not "organize" devices nearly as well. They need some some sort of tagging solution so that you can, say, pull up a list of "all machines at this campus" or "All Macs at this site"
    • The Business App that runs locally feels clunky, and is presented in a weirdly-sized window
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    Likelihood to Renew
    SolarWinds
    This application is one of my most used tools when it comes to supporting end users and the network as well. I don't have to run all over the place to get things done when I can access multiple computers on the network at the same time to accomplish multiple tasks in a minimal amount of time.
    Incentivized
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    Open Source
    No answers on this topic
    Splashtop
    Splashtop has been one of the best investments our firm has made, and we have become proud partners. The ROI is off the charts for a law firm since more time can be billed now. This is aside from all the quality of life improvements Splashtop has rolled out in the past couple of years that makes IT administration notably easier in multiple ways on a daily basis.
    Incentivized
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    Usability
    SolarWinds
    Because it has enhanced my ability to trouble shoot more issues during the day. Instead of having to go to each machine and spend time at the machine, I can remote in from my desktop and assist the person 90 per cent of the time. I also use it from home to remote in which saves me the time from having to return back to the workplace.
    Incentivized
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    Open Source
    Because it is easy to use once installing. The interface is very intuitive and there are help files available for anyone needing further set up assistance. For someone who is currently overwhelmed with managing too many things in too many places, mRemote simplifies this and puts the power back in the administrators hands with their intuitive interface.
    Incentivized
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    Splashtop
    It's hard to find any significant faults with Splashtop. It offers a very responsive remote access experience with clear and simple interface. There's very little learning curve as it's toolbar mimics other popular remote access solutions graphical user interface. It's gives you access to your remote computer quickly and stays out of your way
    Incentivized
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    Reliability and Availability
    SolarWinds
    Yes, always available.
    Incentivized
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    Open Source
    No answers on this topic
    Splashtop
    I recall one outage, and it wasn't very long. We use QuickAssist when someone's having a problem connecting with Splashtop on a Windows machine. Fortunately, that doesn't happen very often. QuickAssist is for the QUICK Assist. Splashtop is far better for addressing more complex support needs.
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    Performance
    SolarWinds
    The application always seems responsive to me
    Incentivized
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    Open Source
    No answers on this topic
    Splashtop
    I've raved and rambled about Splashtop's utterly shocking performance nearly endlessly. One of the key reasons our firm adopted Splashtop was because I could demonstrate the unbelievable performance to our Tech Committee. Before finding Splashtop, the thought of being able to start a remote connection to another PC and smoothly watch a full 1080p video through that remote connection was unthinkable. Yet, Splashtop achieved this. I was blown away, and our committee was impressed. In fact, in my testing environment prior to onboarding, I was have 2 PC's next to each other on different networks and internet sources with a Splashtop connection from one to the other with a 1080p YouTube video playing. I was astounded that the audio I was hearing on the "connect from" PC matched in perfect synch with the "connect to" PC. Unbelievable!! And keep this between us, but when I was working late one night at the office waiting for some server to finish a long upgrade, I was able to actually Splashtop to my home gaming PC and play a full-quality FPS with no lag through the connection. Shocked, astounded, flabbergasted! The adjectives could be endless!
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    Support Rating
    SolarWinds
    I use a Samsung mobile device; DameWare Mobile was working and then after an Android update it started crashing. I reported the issue to DameWare and worked with the technicians and developers to gather data for them to correct the issue. They quickly published a beta release for me to test (which corrected the crashes) and then published an update to the Google Play Store.
    Incentivized
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    Open Source
    Never actually needed to use support so have no idea - honestly it's simple enough to use I'd be surprised if anyone really needs support with it.
    Incentivized
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    Splashtop
    The phone number is in the top right of each page of the website and app and when called, the person who picks up (before any automation delays the call) is ready to assist or immediately recognize the appropriate place for a transfer. If transferred to a different department, that department picks up immediately and each person is fully trained to help resolve a (typically user error) call.
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    In-Person Training
    SolarWinds
    It was excellent
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    Open Source
    No answers on this topic
    Splashtop
    No answers on this topic
    Online Training
    SolarWinds
    The videos were more than sufficient to learn the product
    Incentivized
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    Open Source
    No answers on this topic
    Splashtop
    No answers on this topic
    Implementation Rating
    SolarWinds
    It helps greatly if you know someone already using DameWare Remote Support. I was fortunate as my tech support guys were using it at their hospital and assisted me through the purchase, download and implementation of remote support. As well as, knowing how many licenses to purchase at the time. You have to make sure that anyone assisting in IT can have access to the program with their own license.
    Incentivized
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    Open Source
    No answers on this topic
    Splashtop
    It couldn't have been any easier to setup and I have had no issues with it since it was implemented. It's a great product and makes remotely connecting to another device so simple and quick. I can't recommend it enough
    Incentivized
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    Alternatives Considered
    SolarWinds
    We previously utilized LogMeIn. They increased the pricing of their solution which made us reconsider it. I inherited LogMeIn. I am not a big fan of hosted solutions for some vital IT processes. There was convenience in LogMeIn, but there were also risks about the solution that I was never completely comfortable with. I had utilized DameWare at a previous company, so I knew what I was getting with it. It was an easy decision for me to make. DameWare is an exceptional product.
    Incentivized
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    Open Source
    Every now and then I do look to see if there is any other software that can bring together multiple remote access protocols in a single interface that can contain multiple connections to remote devices with image scaling to mage use of a windowed interface and have yet to find an alternative that does all that but doesn't cost a huge amount. Don't get me wrong I would happily pay for an alternative that could provide an overall better, more convenient experience, but I have yet to find one that has made me think it's worth jumping ship from mRemoteNG.
    Incentivized
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    Splashtop
    I have not looked at TeamViewer in quite some time but I found Splashtop SOS for me to be at least a 1 to 1 feature switch. And right now connecting to mobile devices to see a customers screen is included with Splashtop SOS and it is a real value add. I hope it says that way. TeamViewer is just too expensive in comparison.
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    Contract Terms and Pricing Model
    SolarWinds
    No answers on this topic
    Open Source
    No answers on this topic
    Splashtop
    A colleague got a significantly better deal that did not allow him to use Groups. His savings/pricing was far more attractive than mine was. I tried to get that from sales, and they told me it was not an option. That was disappointing.
    Incentivized
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    Scalability
    SolarWinds
    You get an 8 because of the constant initial freeze on most connections. Takes a reconnect to have it work.
    Incentivized
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    Open Source
    No answers on this topic
    Splashtop
    I bought service for 250 unattended machines. I anticipate the next level will be very expensive, so I may stop at 250. It works very well for our needs. Only recently have I needed to add a second team to add a group of computers, but it's all been great.
    Incentivized
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    Professional Services
    SolarWinds
    No answers on this topic
    Open Source
    No answers on this topic
    Splashtop
    Do not use.
    Incentivized
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    Return on Investment
    SolarWinds
    • DameWare has allowed us to maintain our non-traditional approach to IT support. It allows our administrators to work from anywhere and has extended their reach to clients domestic and abroad.
    • Return on investment was realized as soon as we purchased the licenses. We don't have to maintain a large office space or overhead costs due to the flexibility it allows our administrators.
    • First call resolution has increased drastically since implementing DameWare company-wide. The user no longer has to wait to reproduce an error. We can screen share and view it as it happens and mitigate the issues.
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    Open Source
    • Very easy to hand over connections to new starters.
    • Having multiple remote protocols in one place is a massive time saver.
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    Splashtop
    • Remote support makes my business possible, period.
    • Switching from TeamViewer to Splashtop has made a huge difference to my operation: the cost is both lower and more predictable, and getting from "answering the phone from a client in trouble" to "satisfied client" is much faster and easier.
    • I apologize that I don't actually have hard numbers, but I can sincerely recommend Splashtop and Splashtop SOS. It will make your life and business better!
    Incentivized
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    ScreenShots

    SolarWinds Dameware Remote Support (DRS) Screenshots

    Screenshot of DameWare Remote Support Management ConsoleScreenshot of Remotely Connect to Windows, Linux, and Mac OS X ComputersScreenshot of Over-the-Internet Remote Session via Secure Proxy ServerScreenshot of Connect to Remote Computers from iOS and Android Mobile Devices

    Splashtop Screenshots

    Screenshot of Splashtop Streamer: Used to connect to and remote into computers.
Splashtop Business App: Used to connect from and remotely access other computers.Screenshot of Splashtop SOS - Accessed with a 9-digit session code, it can be customized with a brand, logo and text.Screenshot of a view of computer sessions.Screenshot of where users can transfer files and folders from local and remote computers during a session.Screenshot of Splashtop Remote Support Enterprise : On-demand support with service desk capabilities.Screenshot of a dashboard - This offers key insights on endpoint status, security metrics, and scheduled tasks.