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FireDaemon Pro

FireDaemon Pro converts existing applications, programs, and scripts into native Windows services without code changes.

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#9 of 30
Score
6.2
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What FireDaemon Pro is

FireDaemon Pro converts existing applications, programs, and scripts into native Windows services without code changes. It starts them at boot in Windows Session 0, running without a user login, and monitors them for crashes, freezes, or abnormal termination so they can be restarted. Scheduling supports timed restarts, duration-based runs, and point-in-time executions. Services can use local, domain, MSA, gMSA, dMSA, virtual, or built-in Windows credentials. Management is available through the GUI, FireDaemonCLI, or FireDaemon Fusion. Integration guides cover applications including MySQL, PostgreSQL, Apache Tomcat, Python, Java, Plex, VLC, and MetaTrader. Pro OEM targets third-party installers, operating-system images, and deployment tools such as Puppet, Ansible, and PDQ Deploy. Pro 6 is a 64-bit product for Intel or AMD systems running Windows 7 to 11. A perpetual license costs 75.00 USD once per installation, with a 30-day fully functional trial.

Good

  • Creates services without changing application code
  • Runs at boot without user login
  • Restarts crashed or frozen applications
  • Supports multiple Windows credential types
  • Includes GUI, CLI, and Fusion management

Watch out

  • Windows-only 64-bit product
  • No free plan
  • License covers one installed machine
  • 30-day trial requires later purchase

Who it suits

FireDaemon Pro suits Windows administrators and developers who need existing programs to run as managed services at startup. OEM integrators can use the separate edition for redistribution and deployment workflows.

Verdict

FireDaemon Pro provides service hosting, monitoring, scheduling, and account controls for Windows applications that were not built as services. Its one-machine licensing and Windows-only scope should be considered before deployment.

Plans and prices

From FireDaemon Pro's own pricing page, checked 1 Oct 2026.

All about pricing
PlanPriceWhat it gives you
FireDaemon Pro 12-month Software Assurance and Priority Technical Support$27 a yearoptional for end-user licenses · priority support and major upgrades · 12 months per license
FireDaemon Pro 6$75, paid onceone license per physical laptop, workstation, server, or virtual machine · volume discounts up to 30% · perpetual license
FireDaemon Pro OEM 12-month Software Assurance and Priority Technical Support$1,000 a yearrequired for OEM point and major upgrades · second year onwards
FireDaemon Pro 6 OEM$2,500, paid oncefor integrators and developers · royalty-free unlimited redistribution · includes first-year 12-month Software Assurance and Priority Technical Support

The facts

Each one read from FireDaemon Pro's own pages, with the date it was checked.

What it does

Code signing
FireDaemon software installers and executables use hardware-based 4096-bit SHA-2 Sectigo Authenticode code-signing certificates.checked 1 Oct 2026
Integrations
FireDaemon publishes integration guides for applications including MySQL, PostgreSQL, Apache Tomcat, Python, Java, Plex, VLC, MetaTrader, and many others.checked 1 Oct 2026
Integrity verification
The Pro download page provides a SHA2-256 checksum and a VirusTotal report link.checked 1 Oct 2026
License scope
Each end-user license covers one installed server, workstation, or virtual machine, and the purchased major version does not expire.checked 1 Oct 2026
Management interfaces
FireDaemon Pro services and built-in Windows services can be managed through the GUI, FireDaemonCLI, or FireDaemon Fusion.checked 1 Oct 2026
Monitoring
The product monitors applications and can restart them when they crash, freeze, or terminate abnormally.checked 1 Oct 2026
OEM deployment
Pro OEM is designed for embedding in third-party installers, golden OS images, or deployment tools such as Puppet, Ansible, and PDQ Deploy.checked 1 Oct 2026
Purpose
FireDaemon Pro creates native Windows services for existing applications, programs, or scripts without programmatic changes.checked 1 Oct 2026
Scheduling
Its scheduling engine supports scheduled restarts, duration scheduling, and point-in-time executions.checked 1 Oct 2026
Security contexts
Services can run under local, domain, MSA, gMSA, dMSA, virtual, or built-in Windows account credentials.checked 1 Oct 2026
Session 0
It runs programs securely and interactively in Windows Session 0 at system boot without requiring a user login.checked 1 Oct 2026
Support
FireDaemon provides technical support, a searchable knowledge base, user guides, and application integration guides.checked 1 Oct 2026

The company

Founded
2002checked 28 Sep 2026
Headquarters
Spring Hill, Queensland, Australiachecked 28 Sep 2026

Where it runs

Platform limit
FireDaemon Pro 6 is a 64-bit product for Microsoft Windows on Intel or AMD systems.checked 1 Oct 2026

Money

Trial
The downloadable Pro version is a fully functional 30-day trial with no credit card or registration required.checked 1 Oct 2026

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