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TeamViewer vs HelpWire: catalog facts
TeamViewerHelpWire
Freemium

Free for personal use. Business use requires a paid subscription.

Free

Described as free by the developer.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS Windows, macOS, Linux
  • Connects through NAT and firewalls with no network configuration
  • Covers Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS, including mobile support sessions
  • Free to use
  • Covers Windows, macOS and Linux
  • Commercial use requires a paid licence and the software detects suspected business use
  • Free sessions are occasionally cut short by the commercial-use detector
  • 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
Not stated if it works offline Needs internet

Checked September 22, 2026

Checked September 24, 2026

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