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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Microsoft App-V

    Score8 out of 10
    N/AMicrosoft App-V supports the virtualization of applications, making them available to end users without an installation.N/A

    Firework by Startpack

    Score9.5 out of 10
    N/AFirework 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
    Microsoft App-VFirework by Startpack
    Editions & Modules
    No answers on this topic
    Firework Pro
    $2.99
    per month per user
    Firework Ultimate
    $38.99
    one-time fee
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Microsoft App-VFirework by Startpack
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoYes
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup fee$2.99 per user
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    Features
    Microsoft App-VFirework by Startpack
    Application Virtualization
    Comparison of Application Virtualization features of Microsoft Application Virtualization (App-V) and Firework by Startpack
    Feature
    Microsoft Application Virtualization (App-V)
    7.6
    3 Ratings
    0% below category average
    Firework by Startpack
    -
    Ratings
    Application support6.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Device support8.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Ease of deployment10.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Application packaging8.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Security6.03 Ratings00 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    Microsoft App-VFirework by Startpack
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.0
    (3 ratings)
    9.6
    (2 ratings)
    Support Rating
    5.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Microsoft App-VFirework by Startpack
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Microsoft
    Using Microsoft Teams for small or large meetings is a great way to communicate and collaborate. Microsoft Application Virtualization is a terrific tool for presenting and sharing information, and its storage capacity is also excellent. Installing and centrally administering specialized apps to control who has access to it is one of the features I value most about this software. It also provides a separate UI for tracking the app's accesses. This program is not suitable for freelancers or clients that operate alone.
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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
    Microsoft
    • Install Software based on AD group assignment
    • Safely and quickly uninstall from devices
    • Updating is a bit more difficult but manageable.
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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
    Microsoft
    • Unfortunately it will be replaced by MSIX
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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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    Support Rating
    Microsoft
    APP-V is no longer a supported technology and is on the way out, only on legacy support at this time. The changes in security emphasis in windows, as well as the changes in software development have meant that APP-V is no longer able to correctly package software. It has been superseded by the MSIX format and distribution via the Microsoft Store for Business.
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    Startpack
    No answers on this topic
    Alternatives Considered
    Microsoft
    Microsoft Teams is included in our current Office 365 product set; therefore, there is no additional fee to use the application. It saves our company money by not having to pay for Slack or another internal chat service. For us, Microsoft Teams has a better user experience and product features. Teams' usability is higher than Slack's since it has access to OneDrive, email, and OneNote applications. Screen sharing, chat, and file-sharing operate smoothly, and the performance appears great.
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    Startpack
    No answers on this topic
    Return on Investment
    Microsoft
    • Some applications may be slower
    • Interaction between several applications can be better
    Incentivized
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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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