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    SolarWinds Dameware Remote Support (DRS)

    Score7.3 out of 10
    N/ADameWare Remote Support from Austin IT company SolarWinds is remote administration software for the remote control of desktops, laptops, and servers behind or outside the firewall, allowing registry editing, restart services, logging activity, account and password management, and more. The mobile app also provides access from a phone or tablet. DameWare Remote Support licensing is per technician, the number of end-user remote machines is irrelevant; one technician may receive a license for…

    $520

    one-time fee

    Pricing
    SolarWinds Dameware Remote Support (DRS)
    Editions & Modules
    Dameware Mini Remote Control
    $370
    one-time fee
    Dameware Remote Support
    $520
    one-time fee
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    SolarWinds Dameware Remote Support (DRS)
    Free Trial
    Yes
    Free/Freemium Version
    No
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    No
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup fee
    Additional DetailsDameWare Remote Support and Mini Remote Control are licensed based on the number of technician users that use the software for remote administration. There are no limits or restrictions for the number of end-users supported or the number of remote endpoints/computers supported. As you buy higher counts of licenses, the per-seat pricing goes down giving you a reduced total price.
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    SolarWinds Dameware Remote Support (DRS)
    Considered Both Products
    SolarWinds
    Chose SolarWinds Dameware Remote Support (DRS)
    Teams is good if you are already in a chat with the user and need to take control. However Solarwinds DRS offers extra tools over and above this which is why we still use it.
    Incentivized
    Chose SolarWinds Dameware Remote Support (DRS)
    Dameware stacks up quite well against TeamViewer, it has similar functionality but lacks the easy over the internet connections that TeamViewer is known for. Dameware is more of a domain-based remote support application and works very well in that use case. We chose Dameware …
    Incentivized
    Chose SolarWinds Dameware Remote Support (DRS)
    We were looking for a tool to be able to provide remote support. We have SysAid and it has its own connection tool, but we had several problems. We tried to use AnyDesk and it worked for us, but, sometimes, the quality of the connection was bad since suddenly it would freeze …
    Incentivized
    Chose SolarWinds Dameware Remote Support (DRS)
    SCCM is pretty decent as a Remote Support tool, the main difference is that, as SCCM is much more, it takes long time to load and uses u lots of resources that are wasted if you only uses it to Remote. Dameware Remote Support is specialized software, so it is powerful enough …
    Incentivized
    Chose SolarWinds Dameware Remote Support (DRS)
    We used mRemoteNG for quite a while, it had some good capabilities but wasn't a complete solution. It was the same with SCCM, we had heavy use of it in our organization, but trying to use some of the remote support options was cumbersome and didn't seem fully polished. …
    Incentivized
    Chose SolarWinds Dameware Remote Support (DRS)
    It's there when you need it, no getting ready or looking for it. Just log on in the morning and it's there all day. No connection issues, firewall issues, relying on users to punch buttons. The performance is great and the service is reliable.
    Incentivized
    Chose SolarWinds Dameware Remote Support (DRS)
    TeamViewer is an easier tool to use but the drawback in comparison to DRS is that the user has to install the agent.
    Incentivized
    Chose SolarWinds Dameware Remote Support (DRS)
    SolarWinds Dameware Remote Everywhere is the next-gen product. It is an interesting solution, being cloud-based, and we are currently investigating the pros and cons of the two.
    Incentivized
    Chose SolarWinds Dameware Remote Support (DRS)
    We choose Dameware due to its price and ease of use while also providing security around the product.
    Incentivized
    Chose SolarWinds Dameware Remote Support (DRS)
    DRS is an economical solution to 99% of our remote support needs.
    Incentivized
    Chose SolarWinds Dameware Remote Support (DRS)
    Dameware Remote Support is the easiest remote support tool to setup quickly.
    Incentivized
    Chose SolarWinds Dameware Remote Support (DRS)
    Dameware Remote Support has more features than any of the other Remote Support products I've tested and it's much more affordable than almost any other program in this class. It has all of the features you will need and some you may not have even considered for this type of …
    Incentivized
    Chose SolarWinds Dameware Remote Support (DRS)
    We still have licenses with some competitors software for other reasons, such as large webinars. But the way that Dameware Remote Support tops all of the solutions is with all the included features to manage the network and users, active directory, software, services, and more, …
    Incentivized
    Chose SolarWinds Dameware Remote Support (DRS)
    They both provide the same support, though I think Dameware has more features available than TeamViewer does. Between the two, I would recommend Dameware Remote Support for the additional features and better support.
    Incentivized
    Chose SolarWinds Dameware Remote Support (DRS)
    We have tried countless other solutions (Bomgar, TeamViewer, LogMeIn) and I can safely say nothing comes close to Dameware. It's fast, efficient and has a simple interface. Very easy for users to use and cost less than other solutions. If your company currently uses something …
    Incentivized
    Chose SolarWinds Dameware Remote Support (DRS)
    DameWare does what the others do as well.
    Incentivized
    Chose SolarWinds Dameware Remote Support (DRS)
    DameWare is nice in that it is relatively inexpensive, stable, and "just works" for 90% of what I need. What is lacking, however, is an easier to deploy method of managing clients over the internet.
    Incentivized
    Chose SolarWinds Dameware Remote Support (DRS)
    We chose DameWare due to price and it's integration with our selected help desk application. I have used several other competing products in the past. Some of them offer the ability to connect unattended on and off network which is nice, however, those solutions also have a …
    Incentivized
    Chose SolarWinds Dameware Remote Support (DRS)
    We are a big supporters of SolarWinds. We do use GoTo assist as well, but considering how expensive that platform is, we really limit the use of that tool in comparison to our DameWare tool.
    Incentivized
    Chose SolarWinds Dameware Remote Support (DRS)
    We do use simple Lync screensharing and IM chat since we already use it. We evaluated Citrix GoToAssist, Windows Remote Desktop Connection/Manager, RealVNC, WebEx, TeamViewer.
    Incentivized
    Chose SolarWinds Dameware Remote Support (DRS)
    DameWare Remote Support was recommended by a friend who is also a systems administrator. My needs were being able for the user to share and see the desktop as I am working, having a chat feature, and [being able to] support multiple displays. I really didn't try anything else …
    Incentivized
    Chose SolarWinds Dameware Remote Support (DRS)
    DameWare is different than the built-in RDP protocols that Windows features, in that Windows RDP does not allow for connecting to the current user's session. DameWare does, so we can see and interact with exactly the same thing the user is experiencing, in real time.
    Incentivized
    Chose SolarWinds Dameware Remote Support (DRS)
    Easier to use, compatible across a wide range of platforms, lightweight
    Incentivized
    Chose SolarWinds Dameware Remote Support (DRS)
    VNC and RDP are free solutions that do not have all the features in DameWare. While you might be able to remotely connect, DameWare Remote Support allows you to transfer files, lock out the screen, see the console session, take screen shots, reboot, etc... Plus it is supported …
    Incentivized
    Chose SolarWinds Dameware Remote Support (DRS)
    DameWare works very well in series with TeamViewer, which is used by our vendors.
    Incentivized
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    100%
    Would buy again
    11 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
    11 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    91%
    Happy with the feature set
    10 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    78%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    7 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    90%
    Implementation went as expected
    9 Answers
    Features
    SolarWinds Dameware Remote Support (DRS)
    Remote Administration
    Comparison of Remote Administration features of SolarWinds Dameware Remote Support (DRS)
    Feature
    SolarWinds Dameware Remote Support (DRS)
    8.6
    65 Ratings
    6% above category average
    Screen sharing10.053 Ratings
    File transfer10.050 Ratings
    Instant message8.347 Ratings
    Secure remote access with Smart Card authentication8.716 Ratings
    Access to sleeping/powered-off computers9.035 Ratings
    Over-the-Internet remote session8.548 Ratings
    Initiate remote control from mobile9.025 Ratings
    Remote management of servers & workstations9.158 Ratings
    Remote Active Directory® management7.239 Ratings
    Centralized management dashboard8.238 Ratings
    Session record8.55 Ratings
    Annotations7.94 Ratings
    Monitoring and Alerts8.75 Ratings
    Multi-platform remote control7.131 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    SolarWinds Dameware Remote Support (DRS)
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.3
    (66 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    9.0
    (13 ratings)
    Usability
    9.0
    (10 ratings)
    Availability
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    Performance
    8.5
    (2 ratings)
    Support Rating
    5.0
    (9 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    Online Training
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    5.0
    (8 ratings)
    Configurability
    9.5
    (2 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    9.5
    (2 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    8.0
    (2 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    9.5
    (2 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    9.5
    (2 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    SolarWinds Dameware Remote Support (DRS)
    Likelihood to Recommend
    SolarWinds
    I feel like this is a very robust solution that I would recommend to anyone who relies heavily on remote support. Most of the colleagues I work with already use SolarWinds products to one extent or the other. I feel the price for the solution is very fair and a good value for the product.
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    Pros
    SolarWinds
    • Troubleshooting computers remotely without the need for the user to even be around.
    • Install software that needs to be installed manually without having to travel.
    • Viewing what the user is doing specifically that triggers the issue, making replicating issues way simpler.
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    Cons
    SolarWinds
    • It would be nice if the installed agent would be able to check in with the server so that I can connect to laptops, etc that have the agent pre-installed for when they are off network.
    • DameWare could do better with the mobile app. I cannot connect in from the outside with the mobile app to provide quick support if needed. This kind of defeats the purpose of a mobile app. If I am on the network, I probably have access to my workstation.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    SolarWinds
    This application is one of my most used tools when it comes to supporting end users and the network as well. I don't have to run all over the place to get things done when I can access multiple computers on the network at the same time to accomplish multiple tasks in a minimal amount of time.
    Incentivized
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    Usability
    SolarWinds
    Because it has enhanced my ability to trouble shoot more issues during the day. Instead of having to go to each machine and spend time at the machine, I can remote in from my desktop and assist the person 90 per cent of the time. I also use it from home to remote in which saves me the time from having to return back to the workplace.
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    Reliability and Availability
    SolarWinds
    Yes, always available.
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    Performance
    SolarWinds
    The application always seems responsive to me
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    Support Rating
    SolarWinds
    I use a Samsung mobile device; DameWare Mobile was working and then after an Android update it started crashing. I reported the issue to DameWare and worked with the technicians and developers to gather data for them to correct the issue. They quickly published a beta release for me to test (which corrected the crashes) and then published an update to the Google Play Store.
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    In-Person Training
    SolarWinds
    It was excellent
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    Online Training
    SolarWinds
    The videos were more than sufficient to learn the product
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    Implementation Rating
    SolarWinds
    It helps greatly if you know someone already using DameWare Remote Support. I was fortunate as my tech support guys were using it at their hospital and assisted me through the purchase, download and implementation of remote support. As well as, knowing how many licenses to purchase at the time. You have to make sure that anyone assisting in IT can have access to the program with their own license.
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    Alternatives Considered
    SolarWinds
    We previously utilized LogMeIn. They increased the pricing of their solution which made us reconsider it. I inherited LogMeIn. I am not a big fan of hosted solutions for some vital IT processes. There was convenience in LogMeIn, but there were also risks about the solution that I was never completely comfortable with. I had utilized DameWare at a previous company, so I knew what I was getting with it. It was an easy decision for me to make. DameWare is an exceptional product.
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    Scalability
    SolarWinds
    You get an 8 because of the constant initial freeze on most connections. Takes a reconnect to have it work.
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    Return on Investment
    SolarWinds
    • DameWare has allowed us to maintain our non-traditional approach to IT support. It allows our administrators to work from anywhere and has extended their reach to clients domestic and abroad.
    • Return on investment was realized as soon as we purchased the licenses. We don't have to maintain a large office space or overhead costs due to the flexibility it allows our administrators.
    • First call resolution has increased drastically since implementing DameWare company-wide. The user no longer has to wait to reproduce an error. We can screen share and view it as it happens and mitigate the issues.
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    ScreenShots

    SolarWinds Dameware Remote Support (DRS) Screenshots

    Screenshot of DameWare Remote Support Management ConsoleScreenshot of Remotely Connect to Windows, Linux, and Mac OS X ComputersScreenshot of Over-the-Internet Remote Session via Secure Proxy ServerScreenshot of Connect to Remote Computers from iOS and Android Mobile Devices