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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    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…

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    Pricing
    HelpWire
    Editions & Modules
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    Pricing Offerings
    HelpWire
    Free Trial
    Yes
    Free/Freemium Version
    Yes
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    Yes
    Entry-level Setup FeeOptional
    Additional DetailsThe product is free of charge, no Ads, no extra fees
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    HelpWire
    Considered Both Products
    Electronic Team
    Chose HelpWire
    Splashtop file transfers were slow and sometimes failed outright, and it wouldn't reconnect on its own after a drop.
    Incentivized
    Chose HelpWire
    I previously used AnyDesk, but I became concerned due to recent reports linking it to support scams that misuse its features for unauthorized access. Additionally, I experienced occasional crashes while using the application.
    Incentivized
    Chose HelpWire
    clear interface compared to other solutions, and I don't have to pay for it when I use it for my work
    Incentivized
    Chose HelpWire
    A few years back, I was using TeamViewer and AnyDesk now and then, but they both started glitching, which was super frustrating. So, I switched to Splashtop, and while it was totally fine okay. When HelpWire came onto the market, I decided to give it a try, and I’m really happy …
    Incentivized
    Chose HelpWire
    I used AnyDesk and Zoom for my work, and they were helpful, but Zoom is only good for communication with no remote access, and AnyDesk has started crashing more often.
    Incentivized
    Chose HelpWire
    before this I used TeamViewer. Honestly, TeamViewer just wasn't cutting it anymore. While it used to be my go-to, a few things started to bug me. For one, the free version felt increasingly limited. There were times when I needed a feature that was locked behind a paywall, …
    Incentivized
    Chose HelpWire
    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.
    Incentivized
    Chose HelpWire
    With AnyDesk my biggest issue was the lag in mouse movement, and it was never a great experience. Most of the time I would just view the system and ask the person sitting on Remote machine to do as needed but with HelpWire it's like I am navigating my own system.
    Incentivized
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    100%
    Would buy again
    8 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
    8 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    88%
    Happy with the feature set
    7 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    88%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    7 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    100%
    Implementation went as expected
    7 Answers
    Features
    HelpWire
    Security
    Comparison of Security features of HelpWire
    Feature
    HelpWire
    9.7
    6 Ratings
    10% above category average
    Role-based user permissions9.76 Ratings
    Remote Administration
    Comparison of Remote Administration features of HelpWire
    Feature
    HelpWire
    9.3
    8 Ratings
    8% above category average
    File transfer9.38 Ratings
    Instant message9.38 Ratings
    Remote Access
    Comparison of Remote Access features of HelpWire
    Feature
    HelpWire
    9.9
    8 Ratings
    19% above category average
    Attended device access10.08 Ratings
    Unattended device access10.01 Ratings
    Virtual device access10.04 Ratings
    Multiple-display support9.78 Ratings
    Multiple concurrent sessions9.75 Ratings
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    TeamViewer
    Score8.6 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    HelpWire
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.8
    (8 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Usability
    9.4
    (6 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    HelpWire
    Likelihood to Recommend
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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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    Alternatives Considered
    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
    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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    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