What users are saying about
SolarWinds Dameware Remote Support (DRS)
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120 Ratings
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90 Ratings
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Based on 90 reviews and ratings
Feature Set Ratings
- Zoho Assist ranks higher in 1 feature set: Remote Administration
Remote Administration
8.2
SolarWinds Dameware Remote Support (DRS)
82%

8.9
Zoho Assist
89%
Zoho Assist ranks higher in 8/14 features
Zoho Assist ranks higher in 8/14 features
Screen sharing
10.0
100%
53 Ratings

9.8
98%
10 Ratings
File transfer
10.0
100%
50 Ratings

9.5
95%
10 Ratings
Instant message
6.9
69%
46 Ratings

9.7
97%
11 Ratings
Secure remote access with Smart Card authentication
6.3
63%
15 Ratings

10.0
100%
2 Ratings
Access to sleeping/powered-off computers
9.0
90%
35 Ratings

6.9
69%
9 Ratings
Over-the-Internet remote session
7.3
73%
47 Ratings

9.6
96%
11 Ratings
Initiate remote control from mobile
9.0
90%
25 Ratings

10.0
100%
6 Ratings
Remote management of servers & workstations
9.4
94%
57 Ratings

9.3
93%
7 Ratings
Remote Active Directory® management
6.8
68%
39 Ratings

4.5
45%
3 Ratings
Centralized management dashboard
8.1
81%
38 Ratings

9.2
92%
8 Ratings
Session record
8.5
85%
5 Ratings

9.6
96%
6 Ratings
Annotations
7.9
79%
4 Ratings

9.9
99%
6 Ratings
Monitoring and Alerts
8.7
87%
5 Ratings

7.1
71%
4 Ratings
Multi-platform remote control
7.2
72%
31 Ratings

9.0
90%
6 Ratings
Attribute Ratings
- SolarWinds Dameware Remote Support (DRS) is rated higher in 2 areas: Likelihood to Recommend, Usability
- Zoho Assist is rated higher in 1 area: Support Rating
Likelihood to Recommend
9.2
SolarWinds Dameware Remote Support (DRS)
92%
65 Ratings

9.1
Zoho Assist
91%
11 Ratings
Likelihood to Renew
9.0
SolarWinds Dameware Remote Support (DRS)
90%
13 Ratings

Zoho Assist
N/A
0 Ratings
Usability
9.0
SolarWinds Dameware Remote Support (DRS)
90%
10 Ratings

8.8
Zoho Assist
88%
2 Ratings
Availability
9.0
SolarWinds Dameware Remote Support (DRS)
90%
2 Ratings

Zoho Assist
N/A
0 Ratings
Performance
8.5
SolarWinds Dameware Remote Support (DRS)
85%
4 Ratings

Zoho Assist
N/A
0 Ratings
Support Rating
5.0
SolarWinds Dameware Remote Support (DRS)
50%
17 Ratings

9.0
Zoho Assist
90%
7 Ratings
In-Person Training
9.0
SolarWinds Dameware Remote Support (DRS)
90%
1 Rating

Zoho Assist
N/A
0 Ratings
Online Training
9.0
SolarWinds Dameware Remote Support (DRS)
90%
1 Rating

Zoho Assist
N/A
0 Ratings
Implementation Rating
5.0
SolarWinds Dameware Remote Support (DRS)
50%
22 Ratings

Zoho Assist
N/A
0 Ratings
Product Scalability
8.0
SolarWinds Dameware Remote Support (DRS)
80%
2 Ratings

Zoho Assist
N/A
0 Ratings
Likelihood to Recommend
SolarWinds Dameware Remote Support (DRS)
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.
UC Manager
T. D. WilliamsonOil & Energy, 1001-5000 employees
Zoho Assist
Works well for remote users to connect to their onsite computers. The mobile app works great for technicians. I can't really think of anywhere it isn't appropriate because these days everyone works remotely at some point and even if they have no need to connect to an onsite device when they need assistance the tech can connect quickly and easily.

Verified User
Manager in Information Technology
Law Practice Company, 11-50 employeesPros
SolarWinds Dameware Remote Support (DRS)
- 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.
Systems Developer
Ottawa Police ServiceLaw Enforcement, 1001-5000 employees
Zoho Assist
- Zoho Assist has the diagnostic support remotely handled.
- Surveys are easily done with Zoho Assist.
- Functioning in all systems and devices.
- Recording of remote sessions.
IT Support
Home Assist HealthHealth, Wellness and Fitness, 51-200 employees
Cons
SolarWinds Dameware Remote Support (DRS)
- 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.

Verified User
Employee in Information Technology
Airlines/Aviation Company, 201-500 employeesZoho Assist
- Wake on LAN is very unreliable.
- Zoho Assist service will stop workstations automatically sleeping (unless overridden) - this was done deliberately by their development team as they aware (and unable to fix) their issues with WOL.
- Support is terrible - very quick response initially - but it can take weeks to get any actual support or solution. I currently have outstanding tickets over 2 months old with no response.
- File transfer clunky, slow and inconsistent.
- Clients often show offline when actually available and online.
- Copy/paste inconsistent (clipboard).
- Initially slow to connect to clients.

Verified User
Director in Information Technology
Health, Wellness and Fitness Company, 51-200 employeesPricing Details
SolarWinds Dameware Remote Support (DRS)
General
Free Trial
Yes
Free/Freemium Version
—Premium Consulting/Integration Services
—Entry-level set up fee?
No
Starting Price
$276 per technician, unlimited end users
SolarWinds Dameware Remote Support (DRS) Editions & Modules
Edition
Dameware Remote Support | $3881 |
---|---|
Dameware Mini Remote Control | $2762 |
- per technician, unlimited end-users
- per technician, unlimited end users
Additional Pricing Details
DameWare 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.Zoho Assist
General
Free Trial
Yes
Free/Freemium Version
Yes
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
—Entry-level set up fee?
Optional
Starting Price
$12 per technician/per month
Zoho Assist Editions & Modules
Edition
Remote Support - Standard | $121 |
---|---|
Remote Support - Professional | $181 |
Remote Support - Enterprise | $281 |
Unattended Access - Standard | $122 |
Unattended Access - Professional | $182 |
- per technician/per month
- 25 unattended computers/per month
Additional Pricing Details
—Likelihood to Renew
SolarWinds Dameware Remote Support (DRS)
SolarWinds Dameware Remote Support (DRS) 9.0
Based on 13 answers
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.
IT Systems Support/Engineer
News, Press & GazetteBroadcast Media, 501-1000 employees
Zoho Assist
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
Usability
SolarWinds Dameware Remote Support (DRS)
SolarWinds Dameware Remote Support (DRS) 9.0
Based on 10 answers
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.
IT Director
Keefe Memorial Health Service DistrictHospital & Health Care, 51-200 employees
Zoho Assist
Zoho Assist 8.8
Based on 2 answers
Very easy to use. Tech support is available, but not needed. Our customers are able to download and run the file quickly, an audible tone alerts users as to when the assisted person joins the session. It is functional, aesthetically pleasing, and contains all the capability anyone needs for remote support.
Principal & CEO
Golden Rule SignsElectrical & Electronic Manufacturing, 11-50 employees
Reliability and Availability
SolarWinds Dameware Remote Support (DRS)
SolarWinds Dameware Remote Support (DRS) 9.0
Based on 2 answers
Yes, always available.

Verified User
Engineer in Information Technology
Hospital & Health Care Company, 201-500 employeesZoho Assist
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
Performance
SolarWinds Dameware Remote Support (DRS)
SolarWinds Dameware Remote Support (DRS) 8.5
Based on 4 answers
The application always seems responsive to me
IT Manager
St. Joseph SchoolEducation Management, 11-50 employees
Zoho Assist
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
Support Rating
SolarWinds Dameware Remote Support (DRS)
SolarWinds Dameware Remote Support (DRS) 5.0
Based on 17 answers
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.
Program Analyst
Autocam CorporationAutomotive, 1001-5000 employees
Zoho Assist
Zoho Assist 9.0
Based on 7 answers
As I said earlier, Zoho Assist is a perfect remote access software and very well meets our needs to solve installation, uninstallation and general configuration issues. The interface is beautiful, clean, user-friendly and works very well on Windows 10. All the support and infrastructure staff approve and enjoy using it
IT Specialist
TIVITInformation Technology & Services, 5001-10,000 employees
In-Person Training
SolarWinds Dameware Remote Support (DRS)
SolarWinds Dameware Remote Support (DRS) 9.0
Based on 1 answer
It was excellent
IT Manager
St. Joseph SchoolEducation Management, 11-50 employees
Zoho Assist
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
Online Training
SolarWinds Dameware Remote Support (DRS)
SolarWinds Dameware Remote Support (DRS) 9.0
Based on 1 answer
The videos were more than sufficient to learn the product
IT Manager
St. Joseph SchoolEducation Management, 11-50 employees
Zoho Assist
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
Implementation Rating
SolarWinds Dameware Remote Support (DRS)
SolarWinds Dameware Remote Support (DRS) 5.0
Based on 22 answers
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.
IT Director
Keefe Memorial Health Service DistrictHospital & Health Care, 51-200 employees
Zoho Assist
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
Alternatives Considered
SolarWinds Dameware Remote Support (DRS)
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.

Verified User
Director in Information Technology
Medical Practice Company, 51-200 employeesZoho Assist
Cost is one thing that makes Zoho Assist beat the competing software. The security plans from the software ensure files and anything sensitive are well maintained and governed. The interface, the simplicity, and the friendliness of Zoho Assist attracts attention of prospective clients. Zoho Assist successfully make the desktop remote access process effective and at a reduced cost.
Certified Public Accountant
Insteel limitedConstruction, 51-200 employees
Scalability
SolarWinds Dameware Remote Support (DRS)
SolarWinds Dameware Remote Support (DRS) 8.0
Based on 2 answers
You get an 8 because of the constant initial freeze on most connections. Takes a reconnect to have it work.

Verified User
Engineer in Information Technology
Hospital & Health Care Company, 201-500 employeesZoho Assist
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
Return on Investment
SolarWinds Dameware Remote Support (DRS)
- 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.
System Administrator
reBoot IT LLCInformation Technology and Services, 1-10 employees
Zoho Assist
- It's the most cost-effective service I've found with device control features, saving money.
- It's reliable whenever we need it.
- Without Zoho Assist we would probably not use a screen control program and would waste time trying to find a similar function from a combo of other programs rather than one.
Website Support, Managing Director
Jolly Good MediaMarketing and Advertising, 1-10 employees