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HelpWire vs Quick Assist: catalog facts
HelpWire	Quick Assist
Free Described as free by the developer.	Free Free from Microsoft.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, macOS
Free to use Covers Windows, macOS and Linux	Free and made by Microsoft View-only, annotation or full control modes
Closed source and relies on the developer's service Few details published about how it works	Basic feature set compared with commercial remote support tools Commonly abused by tech support scammers, so users must trust the helper
Downloadable app, Hosted service	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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