HelpWire vs. TeamViewer

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
HelpWire
Score 9.6 out of 10
N/A
HelpWire is a user-friendly remote desktop service for quick IT assistance to home and business users. It provides on-demand support for Windows, macOS, and Linux devices, along with unattended access to Windows and macOS computers. Technicians can instantly access client systems to resolve issues promptly, eliminating costly on-site visits. Tailored for sole proprietors, small to medium IT support teams, MSPs, and help desks, HelpWire ensures effective remote client…
$0
(for 1 remote connection at a time)
TeamViewer
Score 8.4 out of 10
N/A
TeamViewer provides software for both remote management and online collaborations. With TeamViewer, users have access to fully integrated online conference solutions for audio and video communication, including interactive screen sharing and remote access features.
$299
per year
Pricing
HelpWireTeamViewer
Editions & Modules
No answers on this topic
Remote Access
$24.90
per month (billed annually) 1 Licensed User
Business
$50.90
per month (billed annually) 1 Licensed User
Premium
$102.90
per month (billed annually) 15 Licensed Users
Corporate
$206.90
per month (billed annually) 30 Licensed Users
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
HelpWireTeamViewer
Free Trial
YesYes
Free/Freemium Version
YesYes
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
YesYes
Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalOptional
Additional DetailsThe product is free of charge, no Ads, no extra fees
More Pricing Information
Community Pulse
HelpWireTeamViewer
Considered Both Products
HelpWire
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, …
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 …
Chose HelpWire
clear interface compared to other solutions, and I don't have to pay for it when I use it for my work
TeamViewer

No answer on this topic

Features
HelpWireTeamViewer
Security
Comparison of Security features of Product A and Product B
HelpWire
9.7
5 Ratings
20% above category average
TeamViewer
8.7
22 Ratings
9% above category average
Role-based user permissions9.75 Ratings8.722 Ratings
Remote Administration
Comparison of Remote Administration features of Product A and Product B
HelpWire
8.8
7 Ratings
5% above category average
TeamViewer
8.5
504 Ratings
2% above category average
File transfer9.07 Ratings8.7473 Ratings
Instant message8.57 Ratings8.4436 Ratings
Access to sleeping/powered-off computers00 Ratings7.8332 Ratings
Session record00 Ratings8.4339 Ratings
Annotations00 Ratings8.7107 Ratings
Remote Access
Comparison of Remote Access features of Product A and Product B
HelpWire
9.5
7 Ratings
20% above category average
TeamViewer
9.0
27 Ratings
15% above category average
Attended device access9.97 Ratings9.527 Ratings
Virtual device access10.04 Ratings9.324 Ratings
Multiple-display support9.37 Ratings9.125 Ratings
Multiple concurrent sessions9.04 Ratings9.122 Ratings
Unattended device access00 Ratings8.926 Ratings
Mobile device access00 Ratings8.125 Ratings
Platform & Infrastructure
Comparison of Platform & Infrastructure features of Product A and Product B
HelpWire
-
Ratings
TeamViewer
8.4
17 Ratings
13% above category average
Third-party software integrations00 Ratings8.417 Ratings
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Enterprises
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User Ratings
HelpWireTeamViewer
Likelihood to Recommend
9.6
(7 ratings)
8.6
(559 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
10.0
(1 ratings)
10.0
(64 ratings)
Usability
9.6
(5 ratings)
9.2
(57 ratings)
Availability
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(5 ratings)
Performance
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(5 ratings)
Support Rating
-
(0 ratings)
9.8
(50 ratings)
In-Person Training
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(2 ratings)
Online Training
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(4 ratings)
Implementation Rating
-
(0 ratings)
8.8
(119 ratings)
Configurability
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(4 ratings)
Ease of integration
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(5 ratings)
Product Scalability
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(5 ratings)
Vendor post-sale
-
(0 ratings)
8.6
(5 ratings)
Vendor pre-sale
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(5 ratings)
User Testimonials
HelpWireTeamViewer
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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TeamViewer
If someone were to ask me for a recommendation, I would honestly say that it was the best option for me. Many times, my team members, other therapy department consultants, or doctors have encountered a problem with their systems that they are unable to resolve on their own. They just reached out to me and explained their concerns. Once their system is connected to me, I can resolve their situation in a very short amount of time.
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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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TeamViewer
  • Quick support is an nice feature to make it easy for the end user to download and use
  • Easy to connect using numbers
  • The connection is always good when connected to an end user
  • The tool is easy to use, the buttons are easy to understand what the use for it is
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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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TeamViewer
  • The update Cycle of the Desktop app is sometimes unstable. We downloaded the latest TeamViewer Desktop App from the official site, and it immediately asks us to update.
  • Pricing tier for small teams can be improved.
  • Live subtitles for audio from remote device can be implemented.
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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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TeamViewer
We need this tool in our day to day business. It is what we do all day remoting into clients devices. In this day and age we can access devices all over the world as long as we have secure internet connection. It certainly saves money in gas, and even if you are away you can help.
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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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TeamViewer
TeamViewer is a reliable and really strong tool for accessing remote IT platforms secure and fast. We don't know any product that provide us such strong functionality to make our life as a internationally recognized MES provider with DIAMES with an international clientele so easy. We look forward for any new TeamViewer functionality that supports us even more.
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Reliability and Availability
Electronic Team
No answers on this topic
TeamViewer
Always available if setup correctly.
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Performance
Electronic Team
No answers on this topic
TeamViewer
The application is built on VNC which is a very stable technology.
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Support Rating
Electronic Team
No answers on this topic
TeamViewer
the few times i have had to contact teamviewer support, they were very responsive and give me quick answers and seemed to understand my problems quickly and easily. I did not have to sit on the phone for hours on hold or get passed around to multiple phone support techs before finding a solution to my issues, so i would rate their support very highly.
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In-Person Training
Electronic Team
No answers on this topic
TeamViewer
As expected without any problem! Alternate in-person training is another efficient way to learn how a product works. There are many third party supporters for TeamViewer courses available that can give additional ideas how to use TeamViewer for specific functions and features as we did require in respect of our usage.
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Online Training
Electronic Team
No answers on this topic
TeamViewer
I have never used the online training either. I have watched a few informational videos that were helpful when learning how to do a specific procedure within TeamViewer and get the most out of the software by utilizing one of the many features that are available with the software. Again, 5 if for neutral.
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Implementation Rating
Electronic Team
No answers on this topic
TeamViewer
We used TeamViewer within our scope of a unified endpoint management. Access rights are managed by location and user, both in regard to the state legislation and the company’s regulations. Our IT dashboard has now integrated the remote support KPIs which i derived from TeamViewer usage data.
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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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TeamViewer
AnyDesk, despite being relatively light on system utilization, didn’t offer some of the pro collaboration features that we required. All the functionalities that were part of TeamViewer matched well with the functionality, ease, and cost aspects needed to support our team's work.
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Scalability
Electronic Team
No answers on this topic
TeamViewer
Stay up working. Easy to connect and disconnect. easy way to transfer files to another desktop
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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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TeamViewer
Almost immediately. We could not support our clients effectively without TeamViewer. Its reliable, fast and allows us to do our work in a moments notice.
  • The core of our business is providing remote IT support to unmanned stations. Without a program like TeamViewer, we would be unable to operate.
  • On numerous occasions, we have avoided having to travel to site on top as well as raise a callout with local agents, saving us many thousands.
  • We can work from home or support our service technicians on the field any place, any time.
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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

TeamViewer Screenshots

Screenshot of how TeamViewer lets users connect to devices and provide remote support.Screenshot of where devices are a few clicks away.Screenshot of the interface to monitor and manage devices proactively.Screenshot of some of TeamViewer's integrations