HelpWire Reviews

HelpWire

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Average Ratings 50 Ratings

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Description

HelpWire is remote access software for Windows, macOS, and Linux. IT teams and technicians can start sessions by sending a link, so the remote user clicks it and joins without creating an account or entering credentials. When follow-up is required, unattended access allows technicians to return to devices later without involving the remote user again. Sessions reconnect automatically after reboots. To keep remote access responsive, HelpWire uses direct peer-to-peer connections by default, with relay fallback when network conditions require it. All sessions are encrypted with TLS and AES-256. Core features: - No sign-up for the remote user – reduce friction and speed up session initiation. - Reboot & reconnect – continue support after system restarts without losing access. - UAC elevation support – perform administrative tasks on Windows devices during the session. - File transfer – move files between devices during support work. - Wayland support on Linux – connect to Ubuntu 22.04+, Fedora, and other distributions where Wayland is the default. - Concurrent sessions – let one operator connect to several clients at once, or multiple operators join the same session. - Multi-screen view – work across all client monitors without switching context. - Two-factor authentication (2FA) – protect account access. - Firewall-friendly connections – run support within restricted network environments.

Description

The software allows users to efficiently manage their computer desktops in real-time, fully compatible with Windows, and offers secure remote access to the file systems, processes, and services of a remote machine. LiteManager includes integrated tools for creating network diagrams, gathering technical information, and deploying updates through remote installation services; it also enables configuration of a private ID router (NOIP) and provides a host of additional functionalities. It serves as classroom management software as well. Remote administration can now be achieved without needing an IP address, as users can establish connections by selecting a unique personal ID. Both the client and server components operate seamlessly in networks that connect to the internet via a proxy server. Installation guides for both the Viewer and Server components are readily available. However, LiteManager may be flagged as a potentially unsafe application (including labels like RemoteAdmin, PUP, PUA, Riskware, Unsafe, and Unwanted) due to its capability of providing unattended access to a PC, raising some security concerns for potential users. It's important to weigh these risks against the program's robust functionality.

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Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

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Pricing Details

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Pricing plans come down to two numbers: operators and unattended devices. A free plan is available, with no nag screens or card required, and commercial use is allowed. Save 17% with an annual subscription.
Free Trial No 
Free Version Yes 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version Yes 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises Yes 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac Yes 
Linux Yes 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App Yes 
iPad App Yes 
Android App Yes 
Windows Yes 
Mac Yes 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) Yes 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person Yes 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Electronic Team, Inc.

Founded

2001

Country

United States

Website

www.helpwire.app/

Vendor Details

Company Name

LiteManagerTeam

Founded

2010

Country

United States

Website

www.litemanager.com

Product Features

Remote Support

Diagnostic Tools Yes 
File Transfer Yes 
Live Chat Yes 
Real-time Chat Yes 
Remote Control Yes 
Screen Sharing Yes 
Session Recording No 
Session Transfer No 
Surveys & Feedback No 

Product Features

IT Management

Capacity Monitoring Yes 
Compliance Management No 
Event Logs No 
Hardware Inventory Yes 
IT Budgeting No 
License Management No 
Patch Management No 
Remote Access Yes 
Scheduling No 
Software Inventory Yes 
User Activity Monitoring Yes 

Remote Desktop

Chat No 
Cross-Platform Access No 
File Transfer No 
Group View No 
Mobile Device Access No 
Multi Monitor Support No 
Record Remote Sessions No 
Remote Print No 
Remote Wake No 
User Management No 

Remote Support

Diagnostic Tools Yes 
File Transfer Yes 
Live Chat Yes 
Real-time Chat Yes 
Remote Control Yes 
Screen Sharing Yes 
Session Recording Yes 
Session Transfer Yes 
Surveys & Feedback Yes 

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