Average Ratings 49 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.
API Access
Has API
No
API Access
Has API
No
Integrations
No details available.
Integrations
No details available.
Pricing Details
$0
The product is completely free of charge, no fees and no ads
Free Trial
Yes
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
Yes
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