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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Getscreen.me

    Score8.6 out of 10
    N/AGetscreen.me is a cloud-based software for administration, technical support and remote work. Service provides remote desktop access from a browser, without any installation. It has permanent access and boasts quick support and instantaneous connection, with computers in the user's personal cabinet. The service works over the HTTPS protocol, which includes AES encryption.

    $0

    per user

    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
    Getscreen.meHelpWire
    Editions & Modules
    Free
    $0
    Standard
    $5
    per month per user, per device
    Advanced
    $8
    per month per user, per device
    Enterprise
    $10
    per month per user, per device
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Getscreen.meHelpWire
    Free Trial
    YesYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    YesYes
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeOptional
    Additional Details16% discount with an annual subscriptionThe product is free of charge, no Ads, no extra fees
    More Pricing Information
    Community Pulse
    Getscreen.meHelpWire
    Considered Both Products
    Getscreen.me
    No answer on this topic
    Electronic Team
    No answer on this topic
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    100%
    Would buy again
    21 Answers
    100%
    Would buy again
    8 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
    21 Answers
    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
    8 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    100%
    Happy with the feature set
    21 Answers
    88%
    Happy with the feature set
    7 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    90%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    19 Answers
    88%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    7 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    100%
    Implementation went as expected
    21 Answers
    100%
    Implementation went as expected
    7 Answers
    Features
    Getscreen.meHelpWire
    Remote Administration
    Comparison of Remote Administration features of Getscreen.me and HelpWire
    Feature
    Getscreen.me
    9.2
    21 Ratings
    15% above category average
    HelpWire
    9.3
    8 Ratings
    8% above category average
    Screen sharing9.921 Ratings00 Ratings
    File transfer9.919 Ratings9.38 Ratings
    Instant message10.016 Ratings9.38 Ratings
    Access to sleeping/powered-off computers8.016 Ratings00 Ratings
    Over-the-Internet remote session9.920 Ratings00 Ratings
    Initiate remote control from mobile6.515 Ratings00 Ratings
    Centralized management dashboard10.018 Ratings00 Ratings
    Session record10.016 Ratings00 Ratings
    Multi-platform remote control9.116 Ratings00 Ratings
    Security
    Comparison of Security features of Getscreen.me and HelpWire
    Feature
    Getscreen.me
    -
    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 Getscreen.me and HelpWire
    Feature
    Getscreen.me
    -
    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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    Getscreen.meHelpWire
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    N-able Take Control
    Score7.2 out of 10
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    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
    Getscreen.meHelpWire
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.1
    (21 ratings)
    9.8
    (8 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    9.9
    (2 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Usability
    10.0
    (3 ratings)
    9.4
    (6 ratings)
    Support Rating
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Getscreen.meHelpWire
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Getscreen.me
    As long as there is internet connectivity, Getscreen.me is useful for connecting to your desktop or a server in order to work remotely. An example would be a dedicated machine for rendering video. We use Getscreen.me to log in and start the render. Connecting to a client desktop to provide on system support. There is the ability to log and record activity when the application is used, this would be helpful for monitoring activity of a remote desktop tech support team. Reporting is basic but provides enough information to track interactions.
    Incentivized
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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
    Getscreen.me
    • easy connection to new clients - both one time use and permanent
    • keep computers organized
    • support remote users from any device - even a cell phone with ease
    • multiple users with different subsets of computers
    • file sharing
    • block remote keyboard and mouse / monitor if needed
    • connection log
    • custom branding and personalized quick connection link
    Incentivized
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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
    Getscreen.me
    • Speed - the Getscreen.me solution is an all round winner - however I find that there is a slight lag when controlling a remote PC mouse - compared to the competitors products. If this can be improved on - the GETSCREEN.ME get a 10 out of 10 from us!
    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
    Getscreen.me
    Value for money - Getscreen.me stands above the rest!
    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
    Getscreen.me
    For what we need it to do, it just works. And I'm sure that we're not even using it to the full extent of what it's capable and designed to do. If we had the need, Getscreen.me has many more features that we could implement. If the need arises in the future, it's great knowing that we already have a tool to utilize.
    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
    Getscreen.me
    When I did reach out at the early days of using Getscreen.me I got a pretty prompt response, and all of my questions were answered. Since then, I have never needed to contact support. This is a GOOD thing!
    Incentivized
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    Electronic Team
    No answers on this topic
    Implementation Rating
    Getscreen.me
    Easy, fast and worked every time to date!
    Incentivized
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    Electronic Team
    No answers on this topic
    Alternatives Considered
    Getscreen.me
    In my experience, Getscreen.me stacks up very well against other remote desktop software like TeamViewer and AnyDesk. One of the things I appreciate most about Getscreen.me is its competitive pricing. Compared to other remote control services like TeamViewer or AnyDesk, I find that Getscreen.me offers fantastic value for money.In terms of functionality, Getscreen.me has all the features I need, including cross-platform access, file transfer, and remote control. I also find the quick access function to be incredibly useful, as it allows me to connect to a remote computer in just two clicks.
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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
    Getscreen.me
    • Cheap cost - I got it on Appsumo with no monthly fee.
    • The freedom to solve issues for transport companies given the high amount of data and control.
    • It works 100% of the time. There's never been any downtime from experience.
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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

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    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