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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 peer-to…

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    per month (for 1 remote connection at a time)

    LogMeIn Rescue

    Score8.3 out of 10
    N/ALogMeIn Rescue is an enterprise remote support solution that provides IT helpdesks and customer support organizations with the ability to remotely access, diagnose, and resolve issues across endpoint devices. The platform includes in-session diagnostic tools, security controls, and workflow configuration features. The solution is utilized by IT help desks, global enterprises, Business Process Outsourcers (BPOs), and Managed Service Providers (MSPs). It is designed to support…N/A
    Pricing
    HelpWireLogMeIn Rescue
    Editions & Modules
    Free
    $0
    per month
    Solo
    $10
    per month
    Team
    $30
    per month
    Business
    $70
    per month
    Remote Device Support
    Contact Sales
    Rescue Enterprise
    Contact Sales
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    HelpWireLogMeIn Rescue
    Free Trial
    NoYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    YesNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional DetailsPricing plans come down to two numbers: operators and unattended devices. A free plan is available, with no nag screens or card required, and commercial use is allowed. A 17% is available for annual payment.—
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    Community Pulse
    HelpWireLogMeIn Rescue
    Considered Both Products
    Electronic Team
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    GoTo formerly LogMeIn
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    100%
    Would buy again
    8 Answers
    92%
    Would buy again
    157 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
    8 Answers
    95%
    Delivers good value for the price
    128 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    88%
    Happy with the feature set
    7 Answers
    96%
    Happy with the feature set
    165 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    88%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    7 Answers
    97%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    99 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    100%
    Implementation went as expected
    7 Answers
    97%
    Implementation went as expected
    116 Answers
    Features
    HelpWireLogMeIn Rescue
    Security
    Comparison of Security features of HelpWire and LogMeIn Rescue
    Feature
    HelpWire
    9.7
    6 Ratings
    15% above category average
    LogMeIn Rescue
    7.6
    16 Ratings
    9% below category average
    Role-based user permissions9.76 Ratings7.616 Ratings
    Remote Administration
    Comparison of Remote Administration features of HelpWire and LogMeIn Rescue
    Feature
    HelpWire
    9.4
    8 Ratings
    12% above category average
    LogMeIn Rescue
    8.3
    221 Ratings
    1% below category average
    File transfer9.48 Ratings8.6200 Ratings
    Instant message9.48 Ratings7.9139 Ratings
    Access to sleeping/powered-off computers00 Ratings9.270 Ratings
    Session record00 Ratings8.5155 Ratings
    Annotations00 Ratings8.575 Ratings
    Remote Access
    Comparison of Remote Access features of HelpWire and LogMeIn Rescue
    Feature
    HelpWire
    9.9
    8 Ratings
    20% above category average
    LogMeIn Rescue
    8.1
    19 Ratings
    0% above category average
    Attended device access10.08 Ratings8.419 Ratings
    Unattended device access10.01 Ratings7.411 Ratings
    Virtual device access10.04 Ratings8.511 Ratings
    Multiple-display support9.88 Ratings8.316 Ratings
    Multiple concurrent sessions9.85 Ratings8.115 Ratings
    Mobile device access00 Ratings7.87 Ratings
    Platform & Infrastructure
    Comparison of Platform & Infrastructure features of HelpWire and LogMeIn Rescue
    Feature
    HelpWire
    -
    Ratings
    LogMeIn Rescue
    8.5
    10 Ratings
    5% above category average
    Third-party software integrations00 Ratings8.510 Ratings
    Best Alternatives
    HelpWireLogMeIn Rescue
    Small Businesses
    LogMeIn Rescue
    Score8.3 out of 10
    TeamViewer
    Score8.5 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
    BeyondTrust Remote Support
    Score8.6 out of 10
    BeyondTrust Remote Support
    Score8.6 out of 10
    Enterprises
    TeamViewer
    Score8.5 out of 10
    TeamViewer
    Score8.5 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    HelpWireLogMeIn Rescue
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.8
    (8 ratings)
    7.9
    (241 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    7.2
    (24 ratings)
    Usability
    9.4
    (6 ratings)
    8.0
    (94 ratings)
    Availability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    Performance
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    Support Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (39 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.0
    (3 ratings)
    Configurability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.2
    (1 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    HelpWireLogMeIn Rescue
    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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    GoTo formerly LogMeIn
    It is well suited when dealing with technical related issues. It really helps when assisting cutomers and people who are not tech savvy. It is less appropriate when customers have strict firewalls and restrictions which blocks you from logging into their system. The restrictions makes it really difficult to assist and navigate
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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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    GoTo formerly LogMeIn
    • Fast & Secure remote support sessions enable troubleshooting and issue resolution without an on-site visit.
    • Easy screensharing, file transfer and reduce time to finish our work.
    • Quick deployment with minimal setup required for end users.
    • Helping support remote and hybrid users efficiently.
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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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    GoTo formerly LogMeIn
    • We are experiencing frequent disconnections with the client; a stable connection would help a lot.
    • The moment the client closes the window, the session disconnects right away. It would be great if accidentally closing didn't disconnect us.
    • Some of our clients require an admin username and password to download the app, and the no-download version does not allow us to use the pointer. It would help if the no-download version could use the pointer, since we provide instructions to clients.
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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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    GoTo formerly LogMeIn
    Since we have not had anything other than a couple minor hiccups with LogMeIn Rescue and due to the overwhelming success we have had in implementing as well as utilizing LogMeIn Rescue, I cannot see any reason why would consider looking elsewhere. Overall, we have been highly satisfied with LogMeIn Rescue and have no intentions of making a switch.
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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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    GoTo formerly LogMeIn
    Yes, overall, Rescue suits users with varying levels of technical knowledge. It is a tool many people can figure out and use. It is user-friendly and offers a strong chat/support system to help users who are struggling. Overall, I would recommend this tool to many.
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    Reliability and Availability
    Electronic Team
    No answers on this topic
    GoTo formerly LogMeIn
    Log me in has never failed me
    Incentivized
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    Performance
    Electronic Team
    No answers on this topic
    GoTo formerly LogMeIn
    no complaints
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    Support Rating
    Electronic Team
    No answers on this topic
    GoTo formerly LogMeIn
    We have never had to access support because the software has always worked as expected. It is great to have a software vendor from whom we know we will have no issue with glitches or incompatibility. We do know, however, that if we did have an issue, we would have our issue resolved quickly.
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    Implementation Rating
    Electronic Team
    No answers on this topic
    GoTo formerly LogMeIn
    Make sure you have your LogMeIn Rescue account sign-in details handy when installing on multiple support systems.
    Incentivized
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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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    GoTo formerly LogMeIn
    Teams is less secure and poses a higher risk of exposing tech Support and clients to additional sharing of info, i.e., face and personal email addresses; however, Teams is used when the client has a firewall that prevents rescue and no IT support nearby to bypass or enter the firewall password.
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    Scalability
    Electronic Team
    No answers on this topic
    GoTo formerly LogMeIn
    it's perfect
    Incentivized
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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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    GoTo formerly LogMeIn
    • LogMeIn is very cost effective as it allows you to keep functioning without having to travel onsite for every little need. I have personally used it internationally and precluded having to had clients ship in their devices for service saving postage, and downtime of their devices.
    • We have used this tool to clean infected pc's which got hit by malware both onsite and remotely saving time, travel expenses and or shipping by just logging into their pc's and performing tasks and routines to disinfect and remove viruses and malware.
    • Installing, managing and maintaing server upgrades and patches to software as well as preventive maintenace is easy with this tool keeping remote servers and even local servers optimized.
    Incentivized
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    ScreenShots

    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

    LogMeIn Rescue Screenshots

    Screenshot of Technician Group Configuration - Where users can create technician groups and subgroups with granular agent permissionsScreenshot of The console where repetitive tasks automated by running pre written scripts in the background, without disturbing end usersScreenshot of A smartphone camera being used to troubleshoot offline computers and hardwareScreenshot of Remote control of Macs, PCs and Linux/AndroidScreenshot of Reboot sessions and automationScreenshot of The central dashboard where common mobile device issues on iPhone and Android can be identified and addressed without the need to navigate the end user's device.