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
Visual Assistance is an online customer support software that allows real-time screen sharing and video collaboration. Users can invite customers quickly to sessions via SMS and email. Agents can visually troubleshoot problems using live camera streaming on mobile devices. Voice chat speeds up resolutions by allowing natural conversations. Both parties can highlight details in images using annotation tools. A dashboard gives insights into resource usage, allowing for better resource optimization. The main benefits are a quick session start, an intuitive interface with strong security, quicker issue resolution and reduced onsite visits. Use cases include remote support, installation guidance and inspections, as well as training.
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
$50/month/5 users
Business Plan:
5 user accounts
100 SMS/month
Voice chat
Annotation in Screenshots
Instant Messaging
No App is needed to install
5 user accounts
100 SMS/month
Voice chat
Annotation in Screenshots
Instant Messaging
No App is needed to install
Free Trial
Yes
Free Version
No
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
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
No
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Customer Support
Business Hours
Yes
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Customer Support
Business Hours
No
Live Rep (24/7)
No
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)
No
In Person
No
Vendor Details
Company Name
Electronic Team, Inc.
Founded
2001
Country
United States
Website
www.helpwire.app/
Vendor Details
Company Name
OptimaTech Limited
Founded
2023
Country
New Zealand
Website
www.optimatech.co.nz/
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
Remote Support
Diagnostic Tools
Yes
File Transfer
No
Live Chat
Yes
Real-time Chat
Yes
Remote Control
No
Screen Sharing
Yes
Session Recording
No
Session Transfer
No
Surveys & Feedback
No