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OpenText Hybrid Workspaces vs. Firework by Startpack

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    Overview
    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Micro Focus Desktop Containers

    Score9 out of 10
    N/AFormerly Micro Focus Desktop Containers or Novell Application Virtualization, OpenText Hybrid Workspaces gives remote workers access to apps and data. They can leverage any device for secure access to applications and data whether remote or on-site.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
    Micro Focus Desktop ContainersFirework 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
    Micro Focus Desktop ContainersFirework 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
    Micro Focus Desktop ContainersFirework by Startpack
    Application Virtualization
    Comparison of Application Virtualization features of OpenText Hybrid Workspaces and Firework by Startpack
    Feature
    OpenText Hybrid Workspaces
    7.4
    1 Ratings
    3% below category average
    Firework by Startpack
    -
    Ratings
    Application support7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Device support7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Ease of deployment6.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Application packaging8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Security9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    Micro Focus Desktop ContainersFirework by Startpack
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.0
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    User Testimonials
    Micro Focus Desktop ContainersFirework by Startpack
    Likelihood to Recommend
    OpenText
    It is very well suited to large, diverse organizations looking to quickly deploy applications virtually to its employee base. They give immense control to system
    Admins and allow users to more easily install the applications they need. They also allow users quick access to their applications, even during migration.
    Incentivized
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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
    OpenText
    • It allowed us to isolate applications so that they did not adversely interact with other applications.
    • They served as a virtual machine while we managed the migration to a new OS.
    • They helped us decrease malicious attacks because web browsers operating within a container could be terminated if an attack occurred.
    • They allowed us to quickly deploy applications across a diverse, global organization.
    Incentivized
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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
    OpenText
    • Container access and restrictions were a bit cumbersome to set up.
    • We would frequently have users report containers failing to work properly due to file size.
    • There was very little documentation we could provide to users during onboarding
    Incentivized
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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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    Alternatives Considered
    OpenText
    We went with Desktop Containers because we had a former colleague recommend it. However, we do feel we made the right choice for our organization.
    Incentivized
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    Startpack
    No answers on this topic
    Return on Investment
    OpenText
    • We were able to migrate to a different OS 50% more quickly than in the past.
    • We saw a dramatic decrease in malicious attacks while using this product.
    • Our users were able to more quickly get access to the products they needed.
    • We no longer needed to worry about applications not playing nice with others since they were isolated
    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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    Screenshot of Firework's launch windowScreenshot of Adding applicationsScreenshot of Application created by FireworkScreenshot of App setingsScreenshot of Firework's settingsScreenshot of Icons customization