Remote Desktop Manager vs. HelpWire

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Remote Desktop Manager
Score 9.0 out of 10
Mid-Size Companies (51-1,000 employees)
Remote Desktop Manager (RDM) from Canadian software company Devolutions is a remote administration and credential management tool for securely centralizing multiple remote connections and sensitive data.
$20
per month per user
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…N/A
Pricing
Remote Desktop ManagerHelpWire
Editions & Modules
Team Remote Access Management
$20
per month per user
Starter
$25
per month per user, up to 5 users
Team Remote Connection Management
$30
per month per user
Team Privileged Access Management
$50
per month per user
Enterprise
Contact Sales
Unlimited Users, Multiple Sites, Worldwide
Platinum
Contact Sales
Unlimited Users, Multiple Sites, Worldwide
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Remote Desktop ManagerHelpWire
Free Trial
YesYes
Free/Freemium Version
YesYes
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeOptional
Additional DetailsThe product is free of charge, no Ads, no extra fees
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Community Pulse
Remote Desktop ManagerHelpWire
Features
Remote Desktop ManagerHelpWire
Remote Administration
Comparison of Remote Administration features of Product A and Product B
Remote Desktop Manager
9.3
Ratings
14% above category average
HelpWire
8.2
Ratings
6% below category average
Screen sharing10.00 Ratings00 Ratings
File transfer9.60 Ratings8.70 Ratings
Instant message9.00 Ratings7.80 Ratings
Secure remote access with Smart Card authentication10.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Access to sleeping/powered-off computers8.70 Ratings00 Ratings
Over-the-Internet remote session8.80 Ratings00 Ratings
Initiate remote control from mobile10.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Remote management of servers & workstations10.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Remote Active Directory® management9.40 Ratings00 Ratings
Centralized management dashboard8.80 Ratings00 Ratings
Session record7.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Annotations10.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Monitoring and Alerts9.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Multi-platform remote control9.40 Ratings00 Ratings
Security
Comparison of Security features of Product A and Product B
Remote Desktop Manager
-
Ratings
HelpWire
10.0
Ratings
0% above category average
Role-based user permissions00 Ratings10.00 Ratings
Remote Access
Comparison of Remote Access features of Product A and Product B
Remote Desktop Manager
-
Ratings
HelpWire
9.3
Ratings
0% below category average
Attended device access00 Ratings9.90 Ratings
Virtual device access00 Ratings10.00 Ratings
Multiple-display support00 Ratings9.20 Ratings
Multiple concurrent sessions00 Ratings8.20 Ratings
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User Ratings
Remote Desktop ManagerHelpWire
Likelihood to Recommend
9.6
(0 ratings)
9.4
(0 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
9.1
(0 ratings)
10.0
(0 ratings)
Usability
10.0
(0 ratings)
9.5
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
9.0
(0 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Implementation Rating
9.1
(0 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
Remote Desktop ManagerHelpWire
Likelihood to Recommend
Well suited for employees (IT folks) that need to connect to multiple servers frequently and switch between those servers. in particular if not all are in the same domain or use the same OS (Windows/Linux, etc.) Less appropriate for users that only connect to a single remote device in particular if that is less frequent. The standard RDP solution is more than adequate for those users
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Great for quick access to remote devices to check the software I need. Unattended access would be great to have, as it would make the testing process even easier for me.
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Pros
  • Customer service delivery, whereby you can connect to clients to assist and resolve an incident.
  • Working from home logging onto office based machine.
  • It helps to attend to a problem more quickly, thereby saving the cost of relocation and commuting to distant places.
  • Speed and cost elements are critical here.
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  • Easy and quick, set up and connection establishment.
  • No mouse or movement lag while connected with remote system
  • Workd equally well with Windows or Mac systems.
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Cons
  • Occasionally there is a UI bug where the sidebar goes missing and you have to delete some files in %localappdata% to bring it back
  • Would be great if it could also connect to serverless SQL instances like Azure SQL
  • If computer sleeps and wakes with Remote Desktop Manager open it will comtimes ask you to re-login for no reason - as when you close and reopen Remote Desktop Manager it works
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  • UX/UI can be improved.
  • Sometimes the screen freezes but connection is not lost so we can close the window and open again.
  • It's an amazing App but most of the people I know have not heard about it. I think company should spend more on marketing.
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Likelihood to Renew
I've been using RDM for about 10 years now. I started with the free version, which I used for a few years, and eventually switched to the Enterprise version. I can never go back now! I use this tool for everything and cannot see doing my job without it! Whenever we have someone new come in or bring in a vendor/contractor, they always ask me what RDP tool I'm using. Once I explain about it's features and all, they're usually instantly sold on it. :)
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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
The software is easy to use and intuitive for a team that already works with Cloud or Infrastructure, and it is easy to adapt for teams that use it. (TR) O software é fácil de usar e intuitivo para uma equipe que já trabalha com Nuvem ou Infraestrutura, e é fácil de adaptar para equipes que o utilizam.
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I have no complaints about HelpWire’s usability. It’s quick to set up and easy to navigate, with a clear interface that avoids unnecessary buttons and input fields. It’s simple, which is perfect for my needs
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Support Rating
I've never had to use support as I've never had an issue. That said, you can open a support ticket right from the UI. The user forums are active, and there are thousands of threads covering many topics. Very easy to get support if needed. This is an easy ten.
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Implementation Rating
The implementation was completely successful. We had no issues!
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Alternatives Considered
I could detail what each one does, better or worst than Remote Desktop Manager, but the main thing is, RDM (Remote Desktop Manager) does everything other tools do, faster and more integrated than others. And still saves credentials that could be used by one or more connections, in a better way than other tools.
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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 I made the switch. Reliable performance, ease of use, and strong security were key factors for me.
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Return on Investment
  • A common place for storage for all users. Instead of employees using multiple different password management systems, they all use Remote Desktop Manager to store them now.
  • We don't have to buy licenses from multiple vendors when everyone uses Remote Desktop Manager.
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  • Available for every budget, as it free for commercial use, so I can save my expenses
  • Simple initiation of sessions, easy to explain to my clients how to use the app
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ScreenShots

Remote Desktop Manager Screenshots

Screenshot of the interface to manage remote connections.Screenshot of where entries can be customized.Screenshot of the interface for password analysis and policy enforcement.Screenshot of a user working with multiple connections at the same time.Screenshot of auditable activity, with customizable reports and logs.

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