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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…

    $0

    (for 1 remote connection at a time)

    RemotePC

    Score9.1 out of 10
    N/ARemotePC is a remote access solution that allows consumers, businesses and IT professionals to access and control their PCs & Macs remotely from any device including iOS/Android. Connect to remote computers to work from home or anywhere. RemotePC lets the user access remote computers directly via the web, with no software installation required. Includes plans for consumers, small businesses, and large enterprises. IT Technicians can take advantage of RemotePC HelpDesk to connect…

    $29.50

    per year

    Pricing
    HelpWireRemotePC
    Editions & Modules
    No answers on this topic
    Consumer
    $29.50
    per year 1 computer
    SOHO
    $99.50
    per year 10 computers
    HelpDesk
    $99.50
    per year unlimited computers
    Team
    $299.50
    per year 50 computers
    Enterprise
    $599.50
    per year 100 computers
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    HelpWireRemotePC
    Free Trial
    YesYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    YesNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalNo setup fee
    Additional DetailsThe product is free of charge, no Ads, no extra feesRemotePC offers regular first year discounts for all plans.
    More Pricing Information
    Community Pulse
    HelpWireRemotePC
    Considered Both Products
    Electronic Team
    No answer on this topic
    IDrive
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    100%
    Would buy again
    8 Answers
    94%
    Would buy again
    32 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
    8 Answers
    97%
    Delivers good value for the price
    31 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    88%
    Happy with the feature set
    7 Answers
    94%
    Happy with the feature set
    32 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    88%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    7 Answers
    93%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    27 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    100%
    Implementation went as expected
    7 Answers
    97%
    Implementation went as expected
    32 Answers
    Features
    HelpWireRemotePC
    Security
    Comparison of Security features of HelpWire and RemotePC
    Feature
    HelpWire
    9.7
    6 Ratings
    10% above category average
    RemotePC
    -
    Ratings
    Role-based user permissions9.76 Ratings00 Ratings
    Remote Administration
    Comparison of Remote Administration features of HelpWire and RemotePC
    Feature
    HelpWire
    9.3
    8 Ratings
    8% above category average
    RemotePC
    8.8
    33 Ratings
    11% above category average
    File transfer9.38 Ratings8.927 Ratings
    Instant message9.38 Ratings8.819 Ratings
    Screen sharing00 Ratings9.333 Ratings
    Over-the-Internet remote session00 Ratings8.931 Ratings
    Initiate remote control from mobile00 Ratings8.721 Ratings
    Remote management of servers & workstations00 Ratings9.323 Ratings
    Remote Active Directory® management00 Ratings8.811 Ratings
    Centralized management dashboard00 Ratings8.615 Ratings
    Session record00 Ratings8.817 Ratings
    Annotations00 Ratings8.610 Ratings
    Multi-platform remote control00 Ratings8.722 Ratings
    Remote Access
    Comparison of Remote Access features of HelpWire and RemotePC
    Feature
    HelpWire
    9.9
    8 Ratings
    19% above category average
    RemotePC
    -
    Ratings
    Attended device access10.08 Ratings00 Ratings
    Unattended device access10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Virtual device access10.04 Ratings00 Ratings
    Multiple-display support9.78 Ratings00 Ratings
    Multiple concurrent sessions9.75 Ratings00 Ratings
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    HelpWireRemotePC
    Small Businesses
    LogMeIn Rescue
    Score8.2 out of 10
    N-able Take Control
    Score7.2 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
    BeyondTrust Remote Support
    Score8.6 out of 10
    Remote Desktop Manager
    Score9.6 out of 10
    Enterprises
    TeamViewer
    Score8.6 out of 10
    BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access
    Score9.1 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    HelpWireRemotePC
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.8
    (8 ratings)
    10.0
    (34 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    Usability
    9.4
    (6 ratings)
    9.6
    (14 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    HelpWireRemotePC
    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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    IDrive
    While at the office, I needed documents from my home PC. I was able to use the browser at the office to access my home PC, grab the document and download it. You can also browse the web from work via your home PC, if you know what I mean. Framerates are great, so it felt natural the whole time. Also the app works on Android without any issues
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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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    IDrive
    • Anywhere Access - the tool ensures our employees can connect to work computers from any location.
    • It ensures secure remote connection which protects our business data.
    • Remote troubleshooting and configurations saves is money.
    • The tool supports a hybrid workforce.
    • It offers remote file transfer capabilities.
    • RemotePC comes with great security features to prevent unauthorized access.
    Incentivized
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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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    IDrive
    • long waiting time to initiate connection compare to competitors
    • total lack of keyboard translation between macOS - Windows. No keyboard configuration options at all. I don't recommend macOS users, and non-english keyboard layout users.
    • Key combination transfer doesn't work or behaves strange
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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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    IDrive
    I still find value in this tool. If I needed to increase computers supported, I would need to revaluate pricing concerns.
    Incentivized
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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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    IDrive
    At this point I have no issue with RemotePC's overall usability. It continues to meet my needs for what is required for me to run my business. I would like to see continued improvements with RemotePC's allowing me to continue to work remotely. Waking or starting the computer would be a plus.
    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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    IDrive
    Although TeamViewer stands as the top product for remote support, the same goes for its pricing. A small business like ours wouldn't be able to afford software like TeamViewer and we would never be using most of its features. On the other end, Splashtop is an affordable option, but its deployment is a little too complicated. RemotePC was our choice, with an easy deployment process and a pricing program that's easy to understand and within our budget.
    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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    IDrive
    • I can use my Mac, which I am very familiar with and holds all my files, and also access a program integral to my business on a Windows-based computer through RemotePC.
    • I can go back and forth through Mac iOS and Windows easily.
    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

    RemotePC Screenshots

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