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Quick Assist vs HelpWire: catalog facts
Quick Assist	HelpWire
Free Free from Microsoft.	Free Described as free by the developer.
Windows, macOS	Windows, macOS, Linux
Free and made by Microsoft View-only, annotation or full control modes	Free to use Covers Windows, macOS and Linux
Basic feature set compared with commercial remote support tools Commonly abused by tech support scammers, so users must trust the helper	Closed source and relies on the developer's service Few details published about how it works
Downloadable app	Downloadable app, Hosted service
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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