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HelpWire vs. RealVNC Connect

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    Overview
    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    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…

    $0

    (for 1 remote connection at a time)

    RealVNC Connect

    Score7 out of 10
    N/ARealVNC® Connect is a secure remote access solution from RealVNC. It can be used to connect to a remote device anywhere in the world to view its desktop in real-time and take control as though sitting in front of it.

    $99

    per year (one concurrent session)

    Pricing
    HelpWireRealVNC Connect
    Editions & Modules
    No answers on this topic
    Essentials
    $8.25
    per month (billed annually) per concurrent session
    Plus
    $16.50
    per month (billed annually) per concurrent session (add up to 3)
    Premium
    $29.75
    per month (billed annually) per concurrent session (add up to 5)
    Enterprise
    Custom Pricing
    per year
    Enterprise
    Custom Pricing
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    HelpWireRealVNC Connect
    Free Trial
    YesYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    YesYes
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalNo setup fee
    Additional DetailsThe product is free of charge, no Ads, no extra feesPlans work on a Per Concurrent Session basis. Each plan gives access to a bundled number of devices, but limits apply to the amount of devices that can be connected at any given time. The Premium plan includes On-Demand Assist, a useful tool for providing just-in-time remote support to end-users without them needing RealVNC Connect installed on their device.
    More Pricing Information
    Features
    HelpWireRealVNC Connect
    Security
    Comparison of Security features of HelpWire and RealVNC Connect
    Feature
    HelpWire
    10.0
    4 Ratings
    RealVNC Connect
    -
    Ratings
    Role-based user permissions10.04 Ratings00 Ratings
    Remote Administration
    Comparison of Remote Administration features of HelpWire and RealVNC Connect
    Feature
    HelpWire
    8.2
    6 Ratings
    RealVNC Connect
    7.3
    32 Ratings
    File transfer8.76 Ratings8.015 Ratings
    Instant message7.76 Ratings6.119 Ratings
    Screen sharing00 Ratings9.028 Ratings
    Secure remote access with Smart Card authentication00 Ratings7.05 Ratings
    Access to sleeping/powered-off computers00 Ratings6.09 Ratings
    Over-the-Internet remote session00 Ratings9.030 Ratings
    Initiate remote control from mobile00 Ratings9.019 Ratings
    Remote management of servers & workstations00 Ratings4.76 Ratings
    Centralized management dashboard00 Ratings7.116 Ratings
    Session record00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Annotations00 Ratings5.36 Ratings
    Monitoring and Alerts00 Ratings7.03 Ratings
    Multi-platform remote control00 Ratings9.011 Ratings
    Remote Access
    Comparison of Remote Access features of HelpWire and RealVNC Connect
    Feature
    HelpWire
    9.3
    6 Ratings
    RealVNC Connect
    -
    Ratings
    Attended device access10.06 Ratings00 Ratings
    Virtual device access10.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Multiple-display support9.26 Ratings00 Ratings
    Multiple concurrent sessions8.23 Ratings00 Ratings
    User Ratings
    HelpWireRealVNC Connect
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.4
    (6 ratings)
    8.0
    (38 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    8.0
    (8 ratings)
    Usability
    9.5
    (4 ratings)
    8.0
    (4 ratings)
    Support Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.0
    (2 ratings)
    Online Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.0
    (2 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.0
    (2 ratings)