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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    HelpWire

    Score9.4 out of 10
    N/AHelpWire 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…

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    (for 1 remote connection at a time)

    LogMeIn Rescue

    Score8.7 out of 10
    N/ALogMeIn Rescue is a remote support solution for PCs, Macs, and mobile devices. LogMeIn Rescue is designed to help IT teams to offer fast technical support and ensure a secure remote support session for both the IT professional and the end user. From small teams of IT helpdesk technicians to enterprise-level organizations, LogMeIn Rescue…

    $1,299

    per year

    Pricing
    HelpWireLogMeIn Rescue
    Editions & Modules
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    HelpWireLogMeIn Rescue
    Free Trial
    YesYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    YesNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalNo setup fee
    Additional DetailsThe product is free of charge, no Ads, no extra fees—
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    Community Pulse
    HelpWireLogMeIn Rescue
    Considered Both Products
    Electronic Team
    No answer on this topic
    GoTo (formerly LogMeIn)
    No answer on this topic
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    100%
    Would buy again
    7 Answers
    93%
    Would buy again
    126 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
    7 Answers
    94%
    Delivers good value for the price
    102 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    86%
    Happy with the feature set
    6 Answers
    96%
    Happy with the feature set
    131 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    86%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    6 Answers
    97%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    86 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    100%
    Implementation went as expected
    6 Answers
    97%
    Implementation went as expected
    96 Answers
    Features
    HelpWireLogMeIn Rescue
    Security
    Comparison of Security features of HelpWire and LogMeIn Rescue
    Feature
    HelpWire
    10.0
    4 Ratings
    0% above category average
    LogMeIn Rescue
    -
    Ratings
    Role-based user permissions10.04 Ratings00 Ratings
    Remote Administration
    Comparison of Remote Administration features of HelpWire and LogMeIn Rescue
    Feature
    HelpWire
    8.2
    6 Ratings
    6% below category average
    LogMeIn Rescue
    6.9
    194 Ratings
    16% below category average
    File transfer8.76 Ratings7.0176 Ratings
    Instant message7.76 Ratings9.5114 Ratings
    Screen sharing00 Ratings8.4187 Ratings
    Secure remote access with Smart Card authentication00 Ratings7.338 Ratings
    Access to sleeping/powered-off computers00 Ratings5.357 Ratings
    Over-the-Internet remote session00 Ratings8.4188 Ratings
    Initiate remote control from mobile00 Ratings5.659 Ratings
    Remote management of servers & workstations00 Ratings5.488 Ratings
    Remote Active Directory® management00 Ratings7.644 Ratings
    Centralized management dashboard00 Ratings5.968 Ratings
    Session record00 Ratings7.5133 Ratings
    Annotations00 Ratings6.759 Ratings
    Monitoring and Alerts00 Ratings6.494 Ratings
    Multi-platform remote control00 Ratings6.2139 Ratings
    Remote Access
    Comparison of Remote Access features of HelpWire and LogMeIn Rescue
    Feature
    HelpWire
    9.3
    6 Ratings
    0% below category average
    LogMeIn Rescue
    -
    Ratings
    Attended device access10.06 Ratings00 Ratings
    Virtual device access10.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Multiple-display support9.26 Ratings00 Ratings
    Multiple concurrent sessions8.23 Ratings00 Ratings
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    Medium-sized Companies
    BeyondTrust Remote Support
    Score8.8 out of 10
    Remote Desktop Manager
    Score9 out of 10
    Enterprises
    TeamViewer
    Score8.5 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    HelpWireLogMeIn Rescue
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.4
    (6 ratings)
    8.1
    (211 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    7.9
    (22 ratings)
    Usability
    9.5
    (4 ratings)
    8.3
    (64 ratings)
    Availability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    Performance
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    Support Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (39 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.0
    (3 ratings)
    Configurability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.2
    (1 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    HelpWireLogMeIn Rescue
    Likelihood to Recommend
    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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    GoTo (formerly LogMeIn)
    Most of the time it is great. Sometimes with iPads it is not great or too expensive for orgs to pay for an option to allow iPads to be logged into along with computers and windows computer tablets. When needing to view something a client is talking about. It is great to use login to understand the issue and possibly fix any issues we need.
    Incentivized
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    Pros
    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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    GoTo (formerly LogMeIn)
    • LogMeIn Rescue does a great job of allowing access to our clients computer screens.
    • LogMeIn Rescue does a great job of allowing me as an admin to monitor my technicians.
    • LogMeIn Rescue does a great job of allowing me as an admin to pull daily, weekly and monthly stat reports.
    • LogMeIn Rescue does a great job of allowing me as an admin to view my technician's chat logs.
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    Cons
    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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    GoTo (formerly LogMeIn)
    • one of the prompt in windows users is not vissible, somethimes users missed it and you must start from scratch
    • more documentation for apple users
    • never could record a session, all the time was a permissions issue, don't know how to do it
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    Likelihood to Renew
    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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    GoTo (formerly LogMeIn)
    It may not be used often in our smaller organization but it really is the only option with a remote workforce. We do not want to learn a new product so it is much better to keep with what we know works well and our staff is used to utilizing
    Incentivized
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    Usability
    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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    GoTo (formerly LogMeIn)
    I believe that LogMeIn Rescue is extremely suitable for users of all levels of technical prowess. The user interaction is minimal, and the agent is available to take over at every step of the way. From problem resolution to training, LogMeIn Rescue can take care of it all. LogMeIn Rescue makes the user support process easier and faster so the user can have the issues resolved in a timely manner.
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    Reliability and Availability
    Electronic Team
    No answers on this topic
    GoTo (formerly LogMeIn)
    Log me in has never failed me
    Incentivized
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    Performance
    Electronic Team
    No answers on this topic
    GoTo (formerly LogMeIn)
    no complaints
    Incentivized
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    Support Rating
    Electronic Team
    No answers on this topic
    GoTo (formerly LogMeIn)
    I'd say support for LogMeIn is ideal because I haven't ever been in a situation where additional support was necessary. The program runs so efficiently and simply that nothing was needed beyond initial training that was provided by my company. I am saying this as a user that strictly uses the technician console
    Incentivized
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    Implementation Rating
    Electronic Team
    No answers on this topic
    GoTo (formerly LogMeIn)
    Make sure you have your LogMeIn Rescue account sign-in details handy when installing on multiple support systems.
    Incentivized
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    Alternatives Considered
    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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    GoTo (formerly LogMeIn)
    Truth be told, Rescue is the first and so far only solution from LogMeIn I started to use. However since it offers a wide range of tools specifically designed for remote support, it is highly effective for resolving technical issues. Additionally, Rescue provides various connection methods and customizable interfaces, allowing support teams like mine to tailor the experience to specific needs.
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    Scalability
    Electronic Team
    No answers on this topic
    GoTo (formerly LogMeIn)
    it's perfect
    Incentivized
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    Return on Investment
    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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    GoTo (formerly LogMeIn)
    • It helps us to increase our remote resolution from offshore personnel, so you can redeploy the activity of a local resource at your facility to specifically address more of the hardware or physical IT problems.
    • Increase FCR "First Call Resolution" if you have this within your SLA
    • Improve end user experience, Non IT personnel doesn't have to struggle explaining an issue, it makes it very easy once you get on the affected user computer.
    Incentivized
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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

    LogMeIn Rescue Screenshots

    Screenshot of Technician Group Configuration - Where users can create technician groups and subgroups with granular agent permissionsScreenshot of the console where repetitive tasks automated by running pre written scripts in the background, without disturbing end usersScreenshot of a smartphone camera being used to troubleshoot offline computers and hardwareScreenshot of remote control of Macs, PCs and Linux/AndroidScreenshot of reboot sessions and automationScreenshot of the central dashboard where common mobile device issues on iPhone and Android can be identified and addressed without the need to navigate the end user's device.