AppsAnywhere vs. Firework by Startpack

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
AppsAnywhere
Score 8.4 out of 10
Enterprise companies (1,001+ employees)
AppsAnywhere is a software delivery platform that gives students and staff access to the software they need to get their work done wherever they are, both on and off campus. Boasting more than 2 million students at over 200 universities and colleges worldwide, the vendor states AppsAnywhere improves student outcomes by making software available on any device, including BYOD, thanks to their unique approach to virtualization. Used by higher ed institutions, including University…N/A
Firework by Startpack
Score 9.5 out of 10
N/A
Firework is a program for turning web applications and websites into desktop apps, so that applications created in Firework look and function like regular programs. The vendor states applications will launch quickly and can be kept on the Taskbar or System Tray. Firework is useful for everyday web applications such as CRM systems or text editors, and Firework can be used for everyday web applications such as CRM systems or text editors. Users can customize icons and colors of apps,…
$2.99
per month
Pricing
AppsAnywhereFirework by Startpack
Editions & Modules
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Firework Pro
$2.99
per month per user
Firework Ultimate
$38.99
one-time fee
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
AppsAnywhereFirework by Startpack
Free Trial
YesNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoYes
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
YesNo
Entry-level Setup FeeRequired$2.99 per user
Additional Details
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Community Pulse
AppsAnywhereFirework by Startpack
Top Pros
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Features
AppsAnywhereFirework by Startpack
Application Virtualization
Comparison of Application Virtualization features of Product A and Product B
AppsAnywhere
7.1
6 Ratings
5% below category average
Firework by Startpack
-
Ratings
Application support7.66 Ratings00 Ratings
Device support6.76 Ratings00 Ratings
Ease of deployment7.46 Ratings00 Ratings
Application packaging7.06 Ratings00 Ratings
Security7.06 Ratings00 Ratings
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User Ratings
AppsAnywhereFirework by Startpack
Likelihood to Recommend
8.2
(6 ratings)
9.6
(2 ratings)
Usability
8.0
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
AppsAnywhereFirework by Startpack
Likelihood to Recommend
Software2
I have been monitoring the use of this app for the past year now and it has been incredibly useful in providing my team with easy access to the applications they need. It is well suited to organizations with a large variety of applications and users that need to access them from multiple devices. It has been very easy to deploy, manage and maintain, and I love the fact that users can easily find what they need without having to navigate complex menus. (search can still be abit better). Still a really good pick :)
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Startpack
If you need to communicate through multiple apps e.g. Gmail, Slack, Whats App, and you want everything in one place - Firework is definitely your thing. Also perfect for people who have to track the time they spend on certain tasks. Firework would be useless for people who don't care about productivity and getting things done as fast as possible.
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Pros
Software2
  • Shows end users a full list of every application that is actually available to them
  • Install a specialist application on any Windows machine on our network
  • launch the application for use
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Startpack
  • It's really easy to use; I don't know of any other software that's this easy and convenient
  • UI is very straightforward and simple
  • It speeds up work process, as you no longer need to waste time switching tabs in order to find some crucial information
  • Helps declutter your work PC
  • It usually launches way faster than a browser
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Cons
Software2
  • They should improve with the reconnection time after internet connection lost.
  • They should improve with customer support team and quick reply.
  • They should work on mobile devices and operating system also.
  • When we launch AppsAnywhere it's take too much time to launch.
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Startpack
  • You have to pay for the most useful features
  • Lack of extensions (there are basic things like ad-block, but if you need something specific you'll have a hard time)
  • It's not clear how and where exactly the passwords are stored
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Usability
Software2
Almost everyone you tell to use it to access a specialist application can find the software they need and install it. However, surprisingly many have difficulties finding AppsAnywhere under the start menu or on the task bar - it is not a icon or name they recognise, and they really want to lunch the target specialist software (Zbrush or whatever). Once you find it, many people ignore the search function which is probably the fastest method, and browse the long list alphabetically, because the standard filters do not help much. Favouriting is rarely used as it is too burdensome and not an issue for users when they are looking for the applicationt hey need.
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Startpack
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Alternatives Considered
Software2
The AppsAnywhere team is very quick in setting up things and also having everything in a single place. The bundle of the apps can be easily configured as the documentation is also very straightforward while setting up things and also having the team to work accordingly customize as per the needs
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Startpack
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Return on Investment
Software2
  • It has been incredibly easy to use, saving us time and money while also streamlining workflow processes.
  • We where able to quickly launch new applications, allowing us to keep up with users needs.
  • The reporting tools have also been very helpful in tracking usage and understanding how our users interact with our applications.
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Startpack
  • You're way more productive when all of your tools are easily accessible
  • Health benefits! It prevents your mental state from deteriorating, it saves at least 10-15 minutes per day, and there's no need to be anxious while trying to remember the password from your work email again
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ScreenShots

AppsAnywhere Screenshots

Screenshot of AppsAnywhere brings together all university or college software apps into a single app store platform, on any device.

Firework by Startpack Screenshots

Screenshot of Firework's launch windowScreenshot of Adding applicationsScreenshot of Application created by FireworkScreenshot of App setingsScreenshot of Firework's settingsScreenshot of Icons customization