What is HelpWire?
HelpWire is remote access software for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Sessions start through a link, so the remote user doesn’t need an account or credentials to join. With unattended access, technicians can return later without the remote user present, including after a reboot. Secured with TLS and AES-256 encryption.
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89 Likeliness to Recommend
100 Plan to Renew
85 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value
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Emotional Footprint Overview
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+88 Net Emotional Footprint
The emotional sentiment held by end users of the software based on their experience with the vendor. Responses are captured on an eight-point scale.
How much do users love HelpWire?
Pros
- Reliable
- Effective Service
- Includes Product Enhancements
- Client's Interest First
How to read the Emotional Footprint
The Net Emotional Footprint measures high-level user sentiment towards particular product offerings. It aggregates emotional response ratings for various dimensions of the vendor-client relationship and product effectiveness, creating a powerful indicator of overall user feeling toward the vendor and product.
While purchasing decisions shouldn't be based on emotion, it's valuable to know what kind of emotional response the vendor you're considering elicits from their users.
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Feature Ratings
Remote Support
Role-Based Access Controls
Remote Control
Discovery
Attended and Unattended Remote Access
Audit Management
Web & Desktop Conferencing
Vendor Capability Ratings
Vendor Support
Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement
Business Value Created
Quality of Features
Ease of Implementation
Ease of Customization
Ease of IT Administration
Usability and Intuitiveness
Ease of Data Integration
Availability and Quality of Training
Breadth of Features
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HelpWire Reviews
Carly T.
- Role: Finance
- Industry: Retail
- Involvement: End User of Application
Submitted Aug 2024
Very easy to use. Reliable. Saves a lot of time
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates HelpWire from other similar products?
Reliable. Easy to use and install
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
Saves me time
What do you dislike most about this product?
So far have had no issues
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
Definitely worth it
Pros
- Saves Time
- Generous Negotitation
- Helps Innovate
- Continually Improving Product
Kyle M.
- Role: Information Technology
- Industry: Technology
- Involvement: IT Leader or Manager
Submitted Aug 2024
Easy to use & great price, no complaints
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates HelpWire from other similar products?
The cost itself and how easy everything is to use.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
The opensource nature of the product
What do you dislike most about this product?
Just needs a bit better app integration but was great otherwise
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
Do it, definitely worth it
Pros
- Efficient Service
- Effective Service
- Caring
- Saves Time
Cons
- Commodity Features
EJ S.
- Role: C-Level
- Industry: Technology
- Involvement: Business Leader or Manager
Submitted Aug 2024
An Excellent Tool for Zero Cost, but Falls Short
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates HelpWire from other similar products?
HelpWire is a free solution (for now) that enables rather quick and easy connections to remote users. The biggest thing that stands out about HelpWire is the simple fact that it's - free.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
The Operator Dashboard is easy to use and you can start up a support session in seconds. The fact that it keeps the chat with the customer as well as logs of connections is a nice touch.
What do you dislike most about this product?
The app doesn't have support for mobile devices, although this has been promised. It would be nice if it sent the email to the customer for you with the link to login, but for now you have to copy and paste the link and email it yourself.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
With a cost of… free… it's not a bad solution for offering quick and easy remote support to end-users. There's literally no reason NOT to try it.
Pros
- Respectful
- Includes Product Enhancements
- Reliable
- Effective Service
Cons
- Inhibits Innovation
- Slower Product Innovation
- Commodity Features