AnyDesk vs. HelpWire

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
AnyDesk
Score 8.2 out of 10
N/A
AnyDesk Software in Stuttgart offers their eponymous remote desktop software, designed to provide resilient remote access even with poor network access.
$274.80
per year 1 licensed user with 3 login devices
HelpWire
Score 9.4 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)
Pricing
AnyDeskHelpWire
Editions & Modules
Solo
$22.90
per month (billed annually) 1 licensed user with 3 login devices
Standard
$35.90
per month (billed annually) 20 licensed users in a team
Advanced
$79.90
per month (billed annually) 100 licensed users in a team
Enterprise
Custom
per year billed annually
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
AnyDeskHelpWire
Free Trial
YesYes
Free/Freemium Version
YesYes
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoYes
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeOptional
Additional DetailsAnyDesk is free for personal use and offers a limited set of features and support. Professional users need a license. Only the initiator of a session needs a license, participants are free.The product is free of charge, no Ads, no extra fees
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Community Pulse
AnyDeskHelpWire
Considered Both Products
AnyDesk

No answer on this topic

HelpWire
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Features
AnyDeskHelpWire
Remote Administration
Comparison of Remote Administration features of Product A and Product B
AnyDesk
9.0
30 Ratings
10% above category average
HelpWire
8.4
6 Ratings
4% below category average
Screen sharing9.728 Ratings00 Ratings
File transfer8.030 Ratings8.96 Ratings
Instant message8.026 Ratings7.96 Ratings
Secure remote access with Smart Card authentication9.217 Ratings00 Ratings
Access to sleeping/powered-off computers9.324 Ratings00 Ratings
Over-the-Internet remote session9.728 Ratings00 Ratings
Initiate remote control from mobile8.727 Ratings00 Ratings
Remote management of servers & workstations10.024 Ratings00 Ratings
Remote Active Directory® management10.020 Ratings00 Ratings
Centralized management dashboard7.425 Ratings00 Ratings
Session record9.025 Ratings00 Ratings
Annotations7.723 Ratings00 Ratings
Monitoring and Alerts8.523 Ratings00 Ratings
Multi-platform remote control10.027 Ratings00 Ratings
Security
Comparison of Security features of Product A and Product B
AnyDesk
-
Ratings
HelpWire
10.0
4 Ratings
0% above category average
Role-based user permissions00 Ratings10.04 Ratings
Remote Access
Comparison of Remote Access features of Product A and Product B
AnyDesk
-
Ratings
HelpWire
9.3
6 Ratings
0% below category average
Attended device access00 Ratings9.96 Ratings
Virtual device access00 Ratings10.03 Ratings
Multiple-display support00 Ratings9.26 Ratings
Multiple concurrent sessions00 Ratings8.33 Ratings
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User Ratings
AnyDeskHelpWire
Likelihood to Recommend
8.4
(30 ratings)
9.4
(6 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
-
(0 ratings)
10.0
(1 ratings)
Usability
8.0
(5 ratings)
9.4
(4 ratings)
Support Rating
9.3
(12 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
AnyDeskHelpWire
Likelihood to Recommend
AnyDesk Software
It is suited for every business. You can use it whether you are an individual, student, professional, or organization. You can simply download it, ask the user to share their ID, connect to their system, and support them remotely. You don't require any special skill or technical knowledge to use it.
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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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Pros
AnyDesk Software
  • Minimises the physical involvement of our trainers for training new technicians joining the company.
  • Building better relationships with our clients by assisting them with bookings and understanding services.
  • Also we use it to manage clients feedbacks and share information with each other.
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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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Cons
AnyDesk Software
  • we should be able to connect from windows to iphone or ipad, it is now possible to connect to ipad or iphone. AnyDesk can work on this.
  • the field where we enter remote address should be more visible. New user cannot find where to enter the remote address that takes some time to connect. AnyDesk should change the placement of it.
  • If we can change the colour theme of the UI that will be an addon thing. when you daily use AnyDesk you get bored of the same UI.
  • Just like a Xmax UI. Any desk should constantly change somethings which makes the UI visually appealing.
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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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Likelihood to Renew
AnyDesk Software
I don't have any reason to change
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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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Usability
AnyDesk Software
Considering the overall experience compared to other products, I find this to be very user-friendly, lighter to use, and accessible to individuals who are not familiar with computers. Data transfer is quicker and easier. There is no need to train people to use this. It can be done with a few instructions over the phone.
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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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Support Rating
AnyDesk Software
I didn't have any technical problems and I didn't suffer from bugs or errors. Customer service has improved a lot and I no longer need to leave the office to go to the user's computer. With AnyDesk I install and remove programs, printers, scanners, settings in general. Screen sharing is excellent and without delays. Overall, I recommend and approve AnyDesk.
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Electronic Team
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Alternatives Considered
AnyDesk Software
Getscreen.me connects remotely directly from your browser, it's very convenient - no need to explain to customers what and how to install. Also, it has a very user-friendly interface. They also have all the necessary features for remote access (file sharing, WoL, black screen, session recording) and are significantly cheaper.
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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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Return on Investment
AnyDesk Software
  • Time cost saving:
  • As it can help to solve issues remotely it saves much time and effort while working
  • Minimal requirement:
  • AnyDesk doesn't ask much setup or requirement that is beneficial and same time its easy to use also
  • Versatile:
  • AnyDesk is versatile used tool and same time user friendly also, it doesn't cost special training time or hard precautions for any user
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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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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