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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    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

    NoMachine Enterprise Desktop

    Score6.8 out of 10
    N/ANoMachine Enterprise Desktop enables access to remote desktops, including via any Web browser. It offers performance for mobile workers and support staff alike, letting them securely access their desktop over any network as if they were sitting in front of it.

    $44.50

    per year

    Pricing
    SolarWinds Dameware Remote Support (DRS)NoMachine Enterprise Desktop
    Editions & Modules
    Dameware Mini Remote Control
    $370
    one-time fee
    Dameware Remote Support
    $520
    one-time fee
    NoMachine Enterprise Desktop
    $44.50
    per year
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    SolarWinds Dameware Remote Support (DRS)NoMachine Enterprise Desktop
    Free Trial
    YesYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo 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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    Community Pulse
    SolarWinds Dameware Remote Support (DRS)NoMachine Enterprise Desktop
    Considered Both Products
    SolarWinds
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    NoMachine
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    100%
    Would buy again
    11 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Delivers good value for the price
    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
    11 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Happy with the feature set
    91%
    Happy with the feature set
    10 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    78%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    7 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Implementation went as expected
    90%
    Implementation went as expected
    9 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Features
    SolarWinds Dameware Remote Support (DRS)NoMachine Enterprise Desktop
    Remote Administration
    Comparison of Remote Administration features of SolarWinds Dameware Remote Support (DRS) and NoMachine Enterprise Desktop
    Feature
    SolarWinds Dameware Remote Support (DRS)
    8.6
    65 Ratings
    6% above category average
    NoMachine Enterprise Desktop
    8.0
    1 Ratings
    1% below category average
    Screen sharing10.053 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    File transfer10.050 Ratings00 Ratings
    Instant message8.347 Ratings00 Ratings
    Secure remote access with Smart Card authentication8.716 Ratings00 Ratings
    Access to sleeping/powered-off computers9.035 Ratings00 Ratings
    Over-the-Internet remote session8.548 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Initiate remote control from mobile9.025 Ratings00 Ratings
    Remote management of servers & workstations9.158 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Remote Active Directory® management7.239 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Centralized management dashboard8.238 Ratings00 Ratings
    Session record8.55 Ratings00 Ratings
    Annotations7.94 Ratings00 Ratings
    Monitoring and Alerts8.75 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Multi-platform remote control7.131 Ratings8.01 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    SolarWinds Dameware Remote Support (DRS)NoMachine Enterprise Desktop
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.3
    (66 ratings)
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    9.0
    (13 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Usability
    9.0
    (10 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Availability
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Performance
    8.5
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Support Rating
    5.0
    (9 ratings)
    5.0
    (1 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Online Training
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    5.0
    (8 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Configurability
    9.5
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    9.5
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    8.0
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    9.5
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    9.5
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    SolarWinds Dameware Remote Support (DRS)NoMachine Enterprise Desktop
    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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    NoMachine
    If you just want to connect to the server and do work (like Linux server-workstation type), NoMachine Enterprise Desktop is great, except for the keyboard mapping issue, which you have to correct in a setup of the remote server (almost) every time you log on. The graphics are smooth and fast. Overall response speed is very good, too. I like it.
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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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    NoMachine
    • Secure connection
    • Fast response over internet
    • Really look like you are sitting in front of the machine you are connecting.
    Incentivized
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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.
    Incentivized
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    NoMachine
    • Keyboard mapping between client and host is often screwed up.
    • Cut and paste between client and host is not convenient
    • Would be nice if there was a function of simple file transfer between client and host
    Incentivized
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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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    NoMachine
    No answers on this topic
    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.
    Incentivized
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    NoMachine
    No answers on this topic
    Reliability and Availability
    SolarWinds
    Yes, always available.
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    NoMachine
    No answers on this topic
    Performance
    SolarWinds
    The application always seems responsive to me
    Incentivized
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    NoMachine
    No answers on this topic
    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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    NoMachine
    I haven't consulted with customer support, so I don't have an opinion. However, from the usefulness of the product, I think the support is also good
    Incentivized
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    In-Person Training
    SolarWinds
    It was excellent
    Incentivized
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    NoMachine
    No answers on this topic
    Online Training
    SolarWinds
    The videos were more than sufficient to learn the product
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    NoMachine
    No answers on this topic
    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.
    Incentivized
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    NoMachine
    No answers on this topic
    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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    NoMachine
    Again, the NoMachine is a real virtual terminal, and you don't need to install another Linux on your machine to fully exploit the X-terminal function. This makes the disk and memory usage of the client minimum. No issue on the screen. It is really good.
    Incentivized
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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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    NoMachine
    No answers on this topic
    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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    NoMachine
    • It makes the access to server much easier and convenient
    • Connection is very stable, which makes works very efficient
    • I don't need to reboot my Windows PC to switch to Linux in order to fully exploit the working environment of the server.
    • No negative impact
    Incentivized
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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

    NoMachine Enterprise Desktop Screenshots

    Screenshot of a NoMachine Enterprise Desktop flowchartScreenshot of the NoMachine interfaceScreenshot of the NoMachine connectionScreenshot of remote desktop connections using NoMachine