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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

    RemotePC

    Score9.1 out of 10
    N/ARemotePC is a remote access solution that allows consumers, businesses and IT professionals to access and control their PCs & Macs remotely from any device including iOS/Android. Connect to remote computers to work from home or anywhere. RemotePC lets the user access remote computers directly via the web, with no software installation required. Includes plans for consumers, small businesses, and large enterprises. IT Technicians can take advantage of RemotePC HelpDesk to connect…

    $29.50

    per year

    Pricing
    SolarWinds Dameware Remote Support (DRS)RemotePC
    Editions & Modules
    Dameware Mini Remote Control
    $370
    one-time fee
    Dameware Remote Support
    $520
    one-time fee
    Consumer
    $29.50
    per year 1 computer
    SOHO
    $99.50
    per year 10 computers
    HelpDesk
    $99.50
    per year unlimited computers
    Team
    $299.50
    per year 50 computers
    Enterprise
    $599.50
    per year 100 computers
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    SolarWinds Dameware Remote Support (DRS)RemotePC
    Free Trial
    YesYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level 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.RemotePC offers regular first year discounts for all plans.
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    Community Pulse
    SolarWinds Dameware Remote Support (DRS)RemotePC
    Considered Both Products
    SolarWinds
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    IDrive
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    100%
    Would buy again
    11 Answers
    94%
    Would buy again
    32 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
    11 Answers
    97%
    Delivers good value for the price
    31 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    91%
    Happy with the feature set
    10 Answers
    94%
    Happy with the feature set
    32 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    78%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    7 Answers
    93%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    27 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    90%
    Implementation went as expected
    9 Answers
    97%
    Implementation went as expected
    32 Answers
    Features
    SolarWinds Dameware Remote Support (DRS)RemotePC
    Remote Administration
    Comparison of Remote Administration features of SolarWinds Dameware Remote Support (DRS) and RemotePC
    Feature
    SolarWinds Dameware Remote Support (DRS)
    8.6
    65 Ratings
    9% above category average
    RemotePC
    8.8
    33 Ratings
    11% above category average
    Screen sharing10.053 Ratings9.333 Ratings
    File transfer10.050 Ratings8.827 Ratings
    Instant message8.347 Ratings8.819 Ratings
    Secure remote access with Smart Card authentication8.716 Ratings00 Ratings
    Access to sleeping/powered-off computers9.035 Ratings00 Ratings
    Over-the-Internet remote session8.548 Ratings8.831 Ratings
    Initiate remote control from mobile9.025 Ratings8.721 Ratings
    Remote management of servers & workstations9.158 Ratings9.323 Ratings
    Remote Active Directory® management7.239 Ratings8.811 Ratings
    Centralized management dashboard8.238 Ratings8.515 Ratings
    Session record8.55 Ratings8.817 Ratings
    Annotations7.94 Ratings8.610 Ratings
    Monitoring and Alerts8.75 Ratings00 Ratings
    Multi-platform remote control7.131 Ratings8.622 Ratings
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    SolarWinds Dameware Remote Support (DRS)RemotePC
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    User Ratings
    SolarWinds Dameware Remote Support (DRS)RemotePC
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.3
    (66 ratings)
    10.0
    (34 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    9.0
    (13 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    Usability
    9.0
    (10 ratings)
    9.6
    (14 ratings)
    Availability
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Performance
    8.5
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Support Rating
    5.0
    (9 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Online Training
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    5.0
    (8 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Configurability
    9.5
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    9.5
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    8.0
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    9.5
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    9.5
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    SolarWinds Dameware Remote Support (DRS)RemotePC
    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.
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    IDrive
    While at the office, I needed documents from my home PC. I was able to use the browser at the office to access my home PC, grab the document and download it. You can also browse the web from work via your home PC, if you know what I mean. Framerates are great, so it felt natural the whole time. Also the app works on Android without any issues
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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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    IDrive
    • Anywhere Access - the tool ensures our employees can connect to work computers from any location.
    • It ensures secure remote connection which protects our business data.
    • Remote troubleshooting and configurations saves is money.
    • The tool supports a hybrid workforce.
    • It offers remote file transfer capabilities.
    • RemotePC comes with great security features to prevent unauthorized access.
    Incentivized
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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.
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    IDrive
    • long waiting time to initiate connection compare to competitors
    • total lack of keyboard translation between macOS - Windows. No keyboard configuration options at all. I don't recommend macOS users, and non-english keyboard layout users.
    • Key combination transfer doesn't work or behaves strange
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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.
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    IDrive
    I still find value in this tool. If I needed to increase computers supported, I would need to revaluate pricing concerns.
    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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    IDrive
    At this point I have no issue with RemotePC's overall usability. It continues to meet my needs for what is required for me to run my business. I would like to see continued improvements with RemotePC's allowing me to continue to work remotely. Waking or starting the computer would be a plus.
    Incentivized
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    Reliability and Availability
    SolarWinds
    Yes, always available.
    Incentivized
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    IDrive
    No answers on this topic
    Performance
    SolarWinds
    The application always seems responsive to me
    Incentivized
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    IDrive
    No answers on this topic
    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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    IDrive
    No answers on this topic
    In-Person Training
    SolarWinds
    It was excellent
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    IDrive
    No answers on this topic
    Online Training
    SolarWinds
    The videos were more than sufficient to learn the product
    Incentivized
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    IDrive
    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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    IDrive
    No answers on this topic
    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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    IDrive
    Although TeamViewer stands as the top product for remote support, the same goes for its pricing. A small business like ours wouldn't be able to afford software like TeamViewer and we would never be using most of its features. On the other end, Splashtop is an affordable option, but its deployment is a little too complicated. RemotePC was our choice, with an easy deployment process and a pricing program that's easy to understand and within our budget.
    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.
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    IDrive
    No answers on this topic
    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.
    Incentivized
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    IDrive
    • I can use my Mac, which I am very familiar with and holds all my files, and also access a program integral to my business on a Windows-based computer through RemotePC.
    • I can go back and forth through Mac iOS and Windows easily.
    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

    RemotePC Screenshots

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