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    HelpWire

    Score9.4 out of 10
    N/AHelpWire 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…

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    HelpWire
    Editions & Modules
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    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
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    Electronic Team
    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.
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    Would buy again
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    Delivers good value for the price
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    Happy with the feature set
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    Features
    HelpWire
    Security
    Comparison of Security features of HelpWire
    Feature
    HelpWire
    10.0
    4 Ratings
    Role-based user permissions10.04 Ratings
    Remote Administration
    Comparison of Remote Administration features of HelpWire
    Feature
    HelpWire
    8.2
    6 Ratings
    File transfer8.76 Ratings
    Instant message7.76 Ratings
    Remote Access
    Comparison of Remote Access features of HelpWire
    Feature
    HelpWire
    9.3
    6 Ratings
    Attended device access10.06 Ratings
    Virtual device access10.03 Ratings
    Multiple-display support9.26 Ratings
    Multiple concurrent sessions8.23 Ratings
    User Ratings
    HelpWire
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.4
    (6 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Usability
    9.5
    (4 ratings)