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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Goverlan Reach

    Score8 out of 10
    Enterprise companies (1,001+ employees)
    The Goverlan Remote Administration Suite from Goverlan is remote administration software for IT management.

    $648

    per year

    Help Lightning

    Score10 out of 10
    Enterprise companies (1,001+ employees)
    Help Lightning in Birmingham aims to reimagine how businesses, customers and employees are able to give and receive help using Virtual Expertise. The vendor states their merged reality adds missing visual cues, gestures, and non-verbal communication methods to any session. While providing remote assitance, users simply simply reach into a device's field of view and a colleague will see the user's hand merged into their field of view. Users can telestrate, freeze images, use hand gestures,…

    $75,000

    per year

    Pricing
    Goverlan ReachHelp Lightning
    Editions & Modules
    Standard
    $648
    per year
    Professional
    $1,428
    per year
    Enterprise
    $2,772
    per year
    Enterprise
    $75,000
    per year per installation
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Goverlan ReachHelp Lightning
    Free Trial
    YesNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeOptional
    Additional Details* Each operator license allows the remote management and support of an unlimited number of INTERNAL endpoints * Each license includes between 10 to 20 manageable EXTERNAL endpoints (based on edition). Additional external endpoint licence is $5 per node per year (volume discount available) * Operator licenses can be purchased on a perpetual or subscription basisSolutions are available as an annual subscription and the pricing is based on the number of licenses. The price per license will vary based on the number of experts providing help and the number of technicians or engineers needing help.
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    Features
    Goverlan ReachHelp Lightning
    Remote Administration
    Comparison of Remote Administration features of Goverlan Reach and Help Lightning
    Feature
    Goverlan Reach
    8.5
    2 Ratings
    8% above category average
    Help Lightning
    -
    Ratings
    File transfer8.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Instant message9.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Access to sleeping/powered-off computers3.12 Ratings00 Ratings
    Over-the-Internet remote session10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Remote management of servers & workstations10.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Remote Active Directory® management10.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Centralized management dashboard9.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Session record9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Monitoring and Alerts7.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Multi-platform remote control10.02 Ratings00 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    Goverlan ReachHelp Lightning
    Likelihood to Recommend
    10.0
    (2 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Goverlan ReachHelp Lightning
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Goverlan Inc.
    This product is a must for any help desk that is supporting an active directory based network. Scope action capabilities also make it valuable to systems administrators etc.
    Incentivized
    Read full review
    Help Lightning
    I think that there are different scenarios where the platform can be used, an example is the realization of remote consultancies, individually or in the group. In this sense, I must highlight that it is great whenever you need to work with other people while sharing information, videos, or specific content.
    Incentivized
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    Pros
    Goverlan Inc.
    • Good configurable dashboard that can be personalized per audience
    • Built in packages for monitoring standard applications that can be personalized easily
    • Simple, easy to use update deployment configuration.
    Incentivized
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    Help Lightning
    • Sharing graphics, images and other resources.
    • Connect remotely with different experts.
    • Favors team work, even remotely.
    Incentivized
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    Cons
    Goverlan Inc.
    • Machines must be online for actions to be performed, scopes allow you to rerun them against failed objects only but really a much better option would be for client agent to check in at power on for open jobs.
    • Newest version of Reach is glitchy on Windows 10 requiring the occasional restart of the application.
    Incentivized
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    Help Lightning
    • It needs a strong network or signal connection.
    • Nothing else.
    Incentivized
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    Alternatives Considered
    Goverlan Inc.
    Not as full featured for Microsoft products but better at cross platform uses. Agent-less option works better in Goverlan.
    Incentivized
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    Help Lightning
    I think it is very important to make it clear that most of these tools compliment and complement each other rather than oppose or surpass each other. In this sense, it is important to know when to apply one or the other, in addition to taking the time to get to know them thoroughly and master their functionalities. However, the different tools that Help Lightning contain put it above most platforms used for remote conferencing.
    Incentivized
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    Return on Investment
    Goverlan Inc.
    • With a product like this it is entirely possible that you will see large increase in Help Desk efficiency for those who are willing to take the time to fully explore its possibilities.
    • Much more robust that any other remote support product I have used while still extremely cheap compared to competing products. This can bring enterprise level support options to those that may normally not be able to afford it.
    • Reporting features are invaluable to anyone wanting to truly know what is happening on their network.
    Incentivized
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    Help Lightning
    • Makes work team better, even remotely.
    • Allows to share important information and get constantly retro alimentations.
    • Helps us to respect the Covid-19 prevention measures, while continue working.
    Incentivized
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    ScreenShots

    Goverlan Reach Screenshots

    Screenshot of Real-time user and machine management and supportScreenshot of Global IT Process AutomationScreenshot of Goverlan File Manager

    Help Lightning Screenshots

    Screenshot of Help Lightning's AR-enabled Remote Visual Guidance software.Screenshot of An expert providing help can reach into the field of view of an onsite technician or customer.Screenshot of Common tools can also be brought into the field of view to help solve problems.Screenshot of Product experts can work virtually side-by-side with anyone, anywhere in the world.Screenshot of Help Lightning supports problem solving involving complex and critical equipment.