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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    DeskRoll Remote Desktop

    Score9.5 out of 10
    N/ADeskRoll was built to be easy to use by end-users and IT teams alike. It's browser-based, so users being helped do not need to install any applications on their local device; DeskRoll Remote Desktop Sharing requires only a small app on the remote (controlling) computer. DeskRoll guides users through setup and connection processes for 3 basic scenarios: providing remote assistance to a customer, configuring unattended remote access to a remote computer, or configuring unattended remote…

    $8.25

    per user/per month

    HelpCrunch

    Score8.3 out of 10
    N/AAll-in-one software for better customer communication HelpCrunch toolset includes: Live chat Email marketing automation Simple Helpdesk It's a perfect solution for customer support, sales & marketing teams at SaaS, E-commerce, and any other online businesses. Acquire, convert more leads, and support your customers better.

    $12

    per month

    Pricing
    DeskRoll Remote DesktopHelpCrunch
    Editions & Modules
    DeskRoll Lite
    $8.25
    per user/per month
    DeskRoll Pro 1 Month
    $29.95
    per seat
    DeskRoll Starter
    $39
    per user/per year
    DeskRoll Lite
    $99
    per user/per year
    DeskRoll Pro 1 Year
    $299.40
    per seat
    Basic - Live chat
    $12.00
    per month
    Premium - Live chat
    $21.00
    per month
    Basic - Live chat+Emails
    $25.00
    per month
    Premium - Live chat+Emails
    $43.00
    per month
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    DeskRoll Remote DesktopHelpCrunch
    Free Trial
    YesYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    YesNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup Fee$3.25 per seat/per monthNo setup fee
    Additional DetailsWith each license a user can configure unlimited remote computers to access from any location. Also, users can make unlimited parallel remote connections - each will open in a new browser tab. Users can pause and resume remote sessions.Unlike most competitors, HelpCrunch's pricing is agent-based (not contacts-based) which gives you a full transparency of your chosen pricing plan and straightforward billing. Free 14-day trial is available to take the solution for a test drive. We're pretty flexible in terms of pricing. If you need a custom pricing plan - just message us via our website chat and we'll come up with a suitable pricing for your needs.
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    Features
    DeskRoll Remote DesktopHelpCrunch
    Remote Administration
    Comparison of Remote Administration features of DeskRoll Remote Desktop and HelpCrunch
    Feature
    DeskRoll Remote Desktop
    8.2
    2 Ratings
    4% above category average
    HelpCrunch
    -
    Ratings
    Screen sharing8.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    File transfer8.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Instant message7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Over-the-Internet remote session10.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Initiate remote control from mobile8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Multi-platform remote control8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
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    User Ratings
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    Likelihood to Recommend
    7.0
    (2 ratings)
    8.0
    (4 ratings)
    Support Rating
    -
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    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    DeskRoll Remote DesktopHelpCrunch
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Damiko Inc. (DeskRoll)
    During the pandemic, our company worked remotely. Various staff in our company had technical difficulties or needed assistance installing software in order to work. DeskRoll Remote Desktop helped us to make this process seamless. Rather than deal with the aggravation of trying to walk someone through something over the phone, we were able to get things established in a simple, easy way.
    Incentivized
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    HelpCrunch
    Pros: - It is very easy to deploy out of the box. - Has good integration with most large scale platform and Operating Systems. Cons: - Because it is SaaS based, the used cases are very specific.
    Incentivized
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    Pros
    Damiko Inc. (DeskRoll)
    • Ability to remote in at any time
    • Can support unlimited clients with hardware and software issues
    • Multiple remote client logins
    • Cost!
    Incentivized
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    HelpCrunch
    • Fastest time to market - set up the application fast and easy.
    • The tags, filters, automated messaging and pop-ups are the best way to keep the potential customers engaged and achieve higher productivity.
    • Coolest dashboard where I can find all tabs, data, analytics, and insights to make better decisions and provide ultimate customer experience.
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    Cons
    Damiko Inc. (DeskRoll)
    • It could be more cost-effective.
    • It could include better "help" or "how-to" sections for people who are not as tech savvy.
    Incentivized
    Read full review
    HelpCrunch
    • Not found any so far
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    Support Rating
    Damiko Inc. (DeskRoll)
    No answers on this topic
    HelpCrunch
    Always available, very knowledgeable, faster resolution.
    Read full review
    Alternatives Considered
    Damiko Inc. (DeskRoll)
    Cost, ease of use, file transfer and chat capabilities.
    Incentivized
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    HelpCrunch
    HelpCrunch is more affordable than other alternatives on the market and offers better customer support.
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    Return on Investment
    Damiko Inc. (DeskRoll)
    • It saved time, which always saves money!
    • It allowed us to save money on additional software licensing - we now use Quickbooks through the use of DeskRoll Remote Desktop.
    • DeskRoll Remote Desktop allowed us to transition to work-from-home easily, which saved us valuable time during the pandemic.
    Incentivized
    Read full review
    HelpCrunch
    • Great price point.
    • Effective self service platform.
    • Good alerting solution.
    Incentivized
    Read full review
    ScreenShots

    DeskRoll Remote Desktop Screenshots

    Screenshot of DeskRoll remote connection view - Windows remote desktop.Screenshot of DeskRoll wizard that quickly guides you through basic remote access scenarios.

    HelpCrunch Screenshots

    Screenshot of HelpCrunch - Main chat dashboardScreenshot of HelpCrunch - auto messagesScreenshot of HelpCrunch - setting up trigger rules for new auto message