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HelpWire

Composite Score
8.3 /10
CX Score
8.3 /10
Category
HelpWire
8.3 /10

What is HelpWire?

HelpWire is a remote desktop service that empowers businesses with remote control tools for on-demand support of Windows and macOS devices. Helping you deliver lightning-fast remote support, HelpWire saves your and your client’s time and money by eliminating expensive on-site visits.

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HelpWire Ratings

Real user data aggregated to summarize the product performance and customer experience.
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Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

90 Likeliness to Recommend

100 Plan to Renew

84 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value


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Emotional Footprint Overview

Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

+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?

0% Negative
23% Neutral
77% Positive

Pros

  • Caring
  • Over Delivered
  • Friendly Negotiation
  • Effective Service

Feature Ratings

Average 88

Remote Control

91

Remote Support

90

Discovery

87

Role-Based Access Controls

86

Attended and Unattended Remote Access

83

Audit Management

79

Web & Desktop Conferencing

77

Vendor Capability Ratings

Average 81

Vendor Support

87

Business Value Created

85

Ease of IT Administration

84

Ease of Implementation

83

Quality of Features

82

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

82

Ease of Data Integration

80

Usability and Intuitiveness

78

Availability and Quality of Training

77

Ease of Customization

76

Breadth of Features

76

HelpWire Reviews

EJ S.

  • Role: C-Level
  • Industry: Technology
  • Involvement: Business Leader or Manager
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Aug 2024

An Excellent Tool for Zero Cost, but Falls Short

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

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

Kyle H.

  • Role: Consultant
  • Industry: Manufacturing
  • Involvement: IT Leader or Manager
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Aug 2024

Features are exactly what I need

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates HelpWire from other similar products?

Ease of use, cost

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

Cost is king for me

What do you dislike most about this product?

Not as intuitive as I hoped

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Definitely try it, you won't be disappointed

Pros

  • Helps Innovate
  • Reliable
  • Performance Enhancing
  • Enables Productivity

Richard O.

  • Role: Information Technology
  • Industry: Telecommunications
  • Involvement: End User of Application
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Aug 2024

Solid remote desktop, needs mobile support

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What differentiates HelpWire from other similar products?

What really sets HelpWire apart from other remote support tools I've used is the lack of connection restrictions. With tools like TeamViewer, I was constantly frustrated by session limit warnings. HelpWire, on the other hand, lets me connect without any of those hassles, which is a huge relief.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

The interface is straightforward, so I can quickly connect to clients' devices and start troubleshooting without jumping through hoops. Plus, the performance is rock solid—no lag or sudden disconnections, which is crucial when I'm in the middle of solving a client's issue.

What do you dislike most about this product?

The one thing I dislike most about HelpWire is the lack of mobile support. Having mobile compatibility would make it a more versatile tool and would save me the trouble of having to use other software to fill that gap. It’s definitely a feature I’m hoping they add in the future.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Make sure your primary focus is on desktop support. HelpWire excels in this area, offering stable and secure connections.

Pros

  • Helps Innovate
  • Continually Improving Product
  • Reliable
  • Performance Enhancing

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