Head-to-head · Remote Video Support Software
Salesforce Visual Remote Assistant vs Virtually OnSite
Salesforce Visual Remote Assistant leads on 0 checks, Virtually OnSite on 4, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreVirtually OnSite · 8.2/10
- Most featuresVirtually OnSite · 4 of 5
Virtually OnSite scores higher on our rubric for remote video support software: 8.2 against 4.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #7 and #2.
Virtually OnSite offers live video sessions; Salesforce Visual Remote Assistant doesn't publish it. Virtually OnSite offers browser-based sessions; Salesforce Visual Remote Assistant doesn't publish it. Virtually OnSite offers live annotations; Salesforce Visual Remote Assistant doesn't publish it. Virtually OnSite offers session recording; Salesforce Visual Remote Assistant doesn't publish it.
Salesforce Visual Remote Assistant is the better fit for salesforce-centric service and field teams. Virtually OnSite is the better fit for small service teams supporting customers remotely.
- Salesforce Visual Remote Assistant fits best
Salesforce-centric service and field teams
- Virtually OnSite fits best
Small service teams supporting customers remotely
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Side by side
| Feature | Salesforce Visual Remote Assistant 4.0/10 Visit ↗ | Virtually OnSite 8.2/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 4.0 | 8.2 |
| Ranking | #2 in Remote Video Support Software | #7 in Remote Video Support Software |
| Best for | Salesforce-centric service and field teams | Small service teams supporting customers remotely |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $50/user/mo | Not published |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Community, Docs | |
| Integrations | 3 integrations | 3 integrations |
| Built for | Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market |
| Features Salesforce Visual Remote Assistant 0/5 · Virtually OnSite 4/5 | ||
| Live video sessions | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| Browser-based sessions | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| Co-browsing | Not published | — |
| Live annotations | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| Session recording | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| Specs | ||
| Mobile support | Not published | Both |
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| Our verdict | Salesforce Visual Remote Assistant brings live two-way video support into customer service, contact-center, field-service, and sales workflows. Customers join through a secure link in a mobile browser without downloading an app; agents can… Read the review → |
Virtually OnSite is a remote video support tool for service businesses and field teams, including HVAC, electrical, facilities, and industrial operations. A technician can invite a customer to a live session through a browser link, so the… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Salesforce Visual Remote Assistant — where it wins
- Customers join from a mobile browser without downloading an app.
- Combines live video, desktop sharing, recording, and AR annotations.
- Integrates with Salesforce Service Cloud and Field Service workflows.
Where it doesn't
- The add-on costs $50 per user per month with annual billing.
- Its listed integrations are limited to Salesforce products.
- No standalone Visual Remote Assistant free plan is offered.
Virtually OnSite — where it wins
- Customers join live camera sessions from a browser link without an app install.
- Annotations, zoom, and flashlight control help guide customers during a session.
- Screenshots, recordings, notes, and checklists keep session work documented.
Where it doesn't
- There is no ongoing free plan; the trial lasts 14 days or 15 sessions.
- The Solo plan’s saved session history is limited to 90 days.
- Support is listed through email, with no other support channel specified.
- Salesforce Visual Remote Assistant4.0/10 · From $50/user/mo (annual)
A Salesforce add-on for live visual support, priced at $50 per user monthly, billed annually.
Visit SalesforceFull verdict → - Virtually OnSite8.2/10 · From $24/mo · 14-day trial
App-free customer video sessions with annotations and saved records, from $24 per month.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026




