FireDaemon vs Run as Service

Struggling to choose between FireDaemon and Run as Service? Both products offer unique advantages, making it a tough decision.

FireDaemon is a Network & Admin solution with tags like daemon, service, monitor, restart, background-process.

It boasts features such as Run any executable as a Windows service, Monitor services and restart them if they fail, Delayed automatic start after boot, Automatic service recovery actions, Service dependencies, Run services under alternate credentials, Service grouping, Event logging and pros including Reliably run apps, servers, databases etc as services, Robust monitoring and automatic restart of failed services, Flexible configuration for controlling services, No need to write custom service wrappers, Free for personal use.

On the other hand, Run as Service is a Os & Utilities product tagged with service, background-process, developer-tool.

Its standout features include Run any executable file, batch file, or script as a Windows service, Full control over the service - install, start, stop, restart, delete, Set custom service name, description, startup type, account to run the service, View and manage services through a GUI interface, Automate service operations using command line options, Configure recovery options in case the service fails, Supports running multiple program instances as different services, Lightweight and portable - no installation required, and it shines with pros like Easy way to create a Windows service from any app, More control and flexibility over background processes, Avoid modifying application code to run as service, Manage services without accessing Windows Services console, Portable and easy to deploy on multiple machines, Free and open source.

Feature	FireDaemon	Run as Service
Overall Score	N/A	N/A
Primary Category	Network & Admin	Os & Utilities

Product Overview

FireDaemon

Description: FireDaemon is a utility that allows you to run applications as Windows services. It can monitor and restart services if they fail, allowing you to set up reliable services easily. Useful for running servers, databases, and other apps in the background.

Run as Service

Description: Run as Service allows users to run any application as a Windows service. It gives more control and flexibility over apps to work seamlessly in the background. Useful for developers and power users.

Key Features Comparison

FireDaemon Features

• Run any executable as a Windows service
• Monitor services and restart them if they fail
• Delayed automatic start after boot
• Automatic service recovery actions
• Service dependencies
• Run services under alternate credentials
• Service grouping
• Event logging

Run as Service Features

• Run any executable file, batch file, or script as a Windows service
• Full control over the service - install, start, stop, restart, delete
• Set custom service name, description, startup type, account to run the service
• View and manage services through a GUI interface
• Automate service operations using command line options
• Configure recovery options in case the service fails
• Supports running multiple program instances as different services
• Lightweight and portable - no installation required

Pros & Cons Analysis

FireDaemon

Pros

• Reliably run apps, servers, databases etc as services
• Robust monitoring and automatic restart of failed services
• Flexible configuration for controlling services
• No need to write custom service wrappers
• Free for personal use

Cons

• Somewhat complex configuration
• Limited to running as services, not general process control
• No official support offered
• Free version lacks certain features like service groups

Run as Service

Pros

• Easy way to create a Windows service from any app
• More control and flexibility over background processes
• Avoid modifying application code to run as service
• Manage services without accessing Windows Services console
• Portable and easy to deploy on multiple machines
• Free and open source

Cons

• Limited to running executables, batch files and scripts only
• Does not work for complex server applications like databases
• Requires some knowledge of Windows services to configure properly
• No official support offered
• Some advanced service features not available

Pricing Comparison

FireDaemon

• Free
• One-time Purchase

Run as Service

• Free
• Open Source