HelpWire vs. TSPlus

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)
TSPlus
Score 8.0 out of 10
N/A
TSplus Remote Access solution enables remote connections to desktops and apps from any device, at any time. It is presented as an alternative to Windows Terminal Server,RDS & Citrix, enabling users to start applications and hold Remote Desktop sessions from any device, anywhere.
$29
per month per workstation
Pricing
HelpWireTSPlus
Editions & Modules
No answers on this topic
Desktop Edition
$180
one-time fee up to 3 users
Web Mobile Edition
$250
one-time fee up to 3 users
Enterprise Edition
$290
one-time fee up to 3 users
Web Mobile Plus
$970
one-time fee up to 10 users
Enterprise Plus
$1,210
one-time fee up to 10 users
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
HelpWireTSPlus
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 feesAdditional users incur an extra expense. Potential buyers may also purchase a monthly subscription or rent the product month-to-month.
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Features
HelpWireTSPlus
Security
Comparison of Security features of Product A and Product B
HelpWire
9.7
5 Ratings
20% above category average
TSPlus
-
Ratings
Role-based user permissions9.75 Ratings00 Ratings
Remote Administration
Comparison of Remote Administration features of Product A and Product B
HelpWire
8.8
7 Ratings
5% above category average
TSPlus
10.0
1 Ratings
23% above category average
File transfer9.07 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Instant message8.57 Ratings00 Ratings
Screen sharing00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Secure remote access with Smart Card authentication00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Over-the-Internet remote session00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Initiate remote control from mobile00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Remote management of servers & workstations00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Remote Active Directory® management00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Centralized management dashboard00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Session record00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Annotations00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Monitoring and Alerts00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Multi-platform remote control00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Remote Access
Comparison of Remote Access features of Product A and Product B
HelpWire
9.5
7 Ratings
20% above category average
TSPlus
-
Ratings
Attended device access9.97 Ratings00 Ratings
Virtual device access10.04 Ratings00 Ratings
Multiple-display support9.37 Ratings00 Ratings
Multiple concurrent sessions9.04 Ratings00 Ratings
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User Ratings
HelpWireTSPlus
Likelihood to Recommend
9.6
(7 ratings)
10.0
(1 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
10.0
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Usability
9.6
(5 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
HelpWireTSPlus
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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TSPlus (Terminal Service Plus)
It is useful in all the cases where users have to work via rdp. The possibility of making available to users only the applications they need is very useful. However, it is less appropriate in environments where there is a need for large computing power such as design studios. It would require a hardware requirement that is too economically high to be justified
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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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TSPlus (Terminal Service Plus)
  • Detailed management of users or user groups and the applications associated with them
  • Using MS app standard RDP or creating TS Plus runtime
  • license management and updates
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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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TSPlus (Terminal Service Plus)
  • The custom client doesn't always work with all applications, I solved it by configuring connections with classic RDP on individual PCs
  • the procedure for activating and renewing the licenses was not very clear to me, I went by trial and error but in the end I was able to activate it
  • nothing else in particular, everything works in a simple and intuitive way
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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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TSPlus (Terminal Service Plus)
No answers on this topic
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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TSPlus (Terminal Service Plus)
No answers on this topic
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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TSPlus (Terminal Service Plus)
It is much easier to manage and implement. Even if it is not very intuitive the management of licenses is still better than that of the Remote Desktop environment of Microsoft. With Microsoft, the limit is the ability to simply access the remote desktop, while with TS Plus you can manage individual applications so as to give the user only the tools he needs.
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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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TSPlus (Terminal Service Plus)
  • Flexibility in use that allows lean management by the IT manager
  • Wide compatibility with almost all sw
  • Speed ​​in configuring work sessions
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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