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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

    TeamViewer

    Score8.5 out of 10
    N/ATeamViewer provides software for both remote management and online collaborations. With TeamViewer, users have access to fully integrated online conference solutions for audio and video communication, including interactive screen sharing and remote access features.

    $299

    per year

    Pricing
    SolarWinds Dameware Remote Support (DRS)TeamViewer
    Editions & Modules
    Dameware Mini Remote Control
    $370
    one-time fee
    Dameware Remote Support
    $520
    one-time fee
    Remote Access
    $24.90
    per month (billed annually) 1 Licensed User
    Business
    $50.90
    per month (billed annually) 1 Licensed User
    Premium
    $102.90
    per month (billed annually) 15 Licensed Users
    Corporate
    $206.90
    per month (billed annually) 30 Licensed Users
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    SolarWinds Dameware Remote Support (DRS)TeamViewer
    Free Trial
    YesYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoYes
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeOptional
    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)TeamViewer
    Considered Both Products
    SolarWinds
    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)
    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)
    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 works very well in series with TeamViewer, which is used by our vendors.
    Incentivized
    Chose SolarWinds Dameware Remote Support (DRS)
    We have used TeamViewer. We can support our users without the connection dropping. The product has many abilities that DameWare is barely implementing into their software, such as chat. TeamVewer has this ability along with VOIP, chat, file transfer, webcam, and meetings.
    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)
    DameWare does what the others do as well.
    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 provides a good response time without a lag.
    Incentivized
    Chose SolarWinds Dameware Remote Support (DRS)
    I like DameWare better.
    Incentivized
    Chose SolarWinds Dameware Remote Support (DRS)
    I have tried TeamViewer, but it does not have all the functionality of DameWare Remote Support. There are much more features packed into this product compared to TeamViewer. I choose DameWare Remote Support because I used it for 7 years at my previous place and it served me …
    Incentivized
    TeamViewer
    Chose TeamViewer
    We are currently using LogMeIn Rescue now, whereas we were using TeamViewer. Our company changed due to Multi-factor authentication and more secure performance. To tell you the truth, I like all of the remote desktop support assistance apps to help others equally as far as …
    Incentivized
    Chose TeamViewer
    All platforms and products are similar and each have their strengths and weaknesses so it is hard to generalize given that everyone's needs are different, but TeamViewer has proven to us to be not only versatile, easy to deploy and have a small foot print but also very secure …
    Incentivized
    Chose TeamViewer
    TeamViewer licensing is easier to navigate.
    Incentivized
    Chose TeamViewer

    TeamViewer is far superior to LogMeIn Pro for file transfers and remote copy and paste. I believe LogMeIn Pro has the same capabilities, but using them is awkward and not intuitive. TeamViewer's screen scaling, display quality, and multiple monitor support is far better than …

    Incentivized
    Chose TeamViewer
    TeamViewer is at the top of the list for reliability and functionality. You can always depend on being able to connect and find the computers you are trying to access remotely.
    Incentivized
    Chose TeamViewer
    LogMeIn, but you need an more complex infrastructure. Dameware remote but you can't connect thru an internet connection
    Incentivized
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    100%
    Would buy again
    11 Answers
    88%
    Would buy again
    313 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
    11 Answers
    87%
    Delivers good value for the price
    290 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    91%
    Happy with the feature set
    10 Answers
    96%
    Happy with the feature set
    342 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    78%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    7 Answers
    90%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    234 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    90%
    Implementation went as expected
    9 Answers
    96%
    Implementation went as expected
    290 Answers
    Features
    SolarWinds Dameware Remote Support (DRS)TeamViewer
    Remote Administration
    Comparison of Remote Administration features of SolarWinds Dameware Remote Support (DRS) and TeamViewer
    Feature
    SolarWinds Dameware Remote Support (DRS)
    8.6
    65 Ratings
    6% above category average
    TeamViewer
    8.4
    470 Ratings
    4% below category average
    Screen sharing10.053 Ratings00 Ratings
    File transfer10.050 Ratings8.7440 Ratings
    Instant message8.347 Ratings8.5406 Ratings
    Secure remote access with Smart Card authentication8.716 Ratings00 Ratings
    Access to sleeping/powered-off computers9.035 Ratings7.9305 Ratings
    Over-the-Internet remote session8.548 Ratings00 Ratings
    Initiate remote control from mobile9.025 Ratings00 Ratings
    Remote management of servers & workstations9.158 Ratings00 Ratings
    Remote Active Directory® management7.239 Ratings00 Ratings
    Centralized management dashboard8.238 Ratings00 Ratings
    Session record8.55 Ratings8.5307 Ratings
    Annotations7.94 Ratings7.387 Ratings
    Monitoring and Alerts8.75 Ratings00 Ratings
    Multi-platform remote control7.131 Ratings00 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    SolarWinds Dameware Remote Support (DRS)TeamViewer
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.3
    (66 ratings)
    8.7
    (521 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    9.0
    (13 ratings)
    10.0
    (64 ratings)
    Usability
    9.0
    (10 ratings)
    9.0
    (57 ratings)
    Availability
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    9.1
    (5 ratings)
    Performance
    8.5
    (2 ratings)
    9.1
    (5 ratings)
    Support Rating
    5.0
    (9 ratings)
    9.5
    (50 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    9.1
    (2 ratings)
    Online Training
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    9.1
    (4 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    5.0
    (8 ratings)
    8.9
    (80 ratings)
    Configurability
    9.5
    (2 ratings)
    9.1
    (4 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    9.5
    (2 ratings)
    9.1
    (5 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    8.0
    (2 ratings)
    9.1
    (5 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    9.5
    (2 ratings)
    8.4
    (5 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    9.5
    (2 ratings)
    9.1
    (5 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    SolarWinds Dameware Remote Support (DRS)TeamViewer
    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.
    Incentivized
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    TeamViewer
    If someone were to ask me for a recommendation, I would honestly say that it was the best option for me. Many times, my team members, other therapy department consultants, or doctors have encountered a problem with their systems that they are unable to resolve on their own. They just reached out to me and explained their concerns. Once their system is connected to me, I can resolve their situation in a very short amount of time.
    Incentivized
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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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    TeamViewer
    • Quick support is an nice feature to make it easy for the end user to download and use
    • Easy to connect using numbers
    • The connection is always good when connected to an end user
    • The tool is easy to use, the buttons are easy to understand what the use for it is
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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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    TeamViewer
    • The update Cycle of the Desktop app is sometimes unstable. We downloaded the latest TeamViewer Desktop App from the official site, and it immediately asks us to update.
    • Pricing tier for small teams can be improved.
    • Live subtitles for audio from remote device can be implemented.
    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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    TeamViewer
    We need this tool in our day to day business. It is what we do all day remoting into clients devices. In this day and age we can access devices all over the world as long as we have secure internet connection. It certainly saves money in gas, and even if you are away you can help.
    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.
    Incentivized
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    TeamViewer
    TeamViewer is a reliable and really strong tool for accessing remote IT platforms secure and fast. We don't know any product that provide us such strong functionality to make our life as a internationally recognized MES provider with DIAMES with an international clientele so easy. We look forward for any new TeamViewer functionality that supports us even more.
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    Reliability and Availability
    SolarWinds
    Yes, always available.
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    TeamViewer
    Always available if setup correctly.
    Incentivized
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    Performance
    SolarWinds
    The application always seems responsive to me
    Incentivized
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    TeamViewer
    The application is built on VNC which is a very stable technology.
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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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    TeamViewer
    the few times i have had to contact teamviewer support, they were very responsive and give me quick answers and seemed to understand my problems quickly and easily. I did not have to sit on the phone for hours on hold or get passed around to multiple phone support techs before finding a solution to my issues, so i would rate their support very highly.
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    In-Person Training
    SolarWinds
    It was excellent
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    TeamViewer
    As expected without any problem! Alternate in-person training is another efficient way to learn how a product works. There are many third party supporters for TeamViewer courses available that can give additional ideas how to use TeamViewer for specific functions and features as we did require in respect of our usage.
    Incentivized
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    Online Training
    SolarWinds
    The videos were more than sufficient to learn the product
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    TeamViewer
    I have never used the online training either. I have watched a few informational videos that were helpful when learning how to do a specific procedure within TeamViewer and get the most out of the software by utilizing one of the many features that are available with the software. Again, 5 if for neutral.
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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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    TeamViewer
    We used TeamViewer within our scope of a unified endpoint management. Access rights are managed by location and user, both in regard to the state legislation and the company’s regulations. Our IT dashboard has now integrated the remote support KPIs which i derived from TeamViewer usage data.
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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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    TeamViewer
    AnyDesk, despite being relatively light on system utilization, didn’t offer some of the pro collaboration features that we required. All the functionalities that were part of TeamViewer matched well with the functionality, ease, and cost aspects needed to support our team's work.
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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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    TeamViewer
    Stay up working. Easy to connect and disconnect. easy way to transfer files to another desktop
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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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    TeamViewer
    Almost immediately. We could not support our clients effectively without TeamViewer. Its reliable, fast and allows us to do our work in a moments notice.
    • The core of our business is providing remote IT support to unmanned stations. Without a program like TeamViewer, we would be unable to operate.
    • On numerous occasions, we have avoided having to travel to site on top as well as raise a callout with local agents, saving us many thousands.
    • We can work from home or support our service technicians on the field any place, any time.
    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

    TeamViewer Screenshots

    Screenshot of how TeamViewer lets users connect to devices and provide remote support.Screenshot of where devices are a few clicks away.Screenshot of the interface to monitor and manage devices proactively.Screenshot of some of TeamViewer's integrations