AlwaysUp
6.7#2 in startup manager software$39.99 one-timeWindows
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FireDaemon Pro
6.2#9 in startup manager softwareFrom $27 a yearWindows
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| Fact | AlwaysUp | FireDaemon Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2004 | 2002 |
| Headquarters | Oakland, California, USA | Spring Hill, Queensland, Australia |
| Integrations | The maker lists compatibility guides for more than 160 applications, including Dropbox, Google Drive for desktop, Java applications, Python scripts, and Plex Media Server. | FireDaemon publishes integration guides for applications including MySQL, PostgreSQL, Apache Tomcat, Python, Java, Plex, VLC, MetaTrader, and many others. |
| Monitoring | It monitors applications and can restart them if they crash, hang, or use too much memory. | The product monitors applications and can restart them when they crash, freeze, or terminate abnormally. |
| Purpose | AlwaysUp runs applications as Windows Services so they start at boot and continue running when no user is logged in. | FireDaemon Pro creates native Windows services for existing applications, programs, or scripts without programmatic changes. |
| Support | The maker offers free technical support by email or phone and says it responds to company inquiries within one business day. | FireDaemon provides technical support, a searchable knowledge base, user guides, and application integration guides. |
AlwaysUp plans
- Individual (25+ licenses)$37.49, paid once
- Individual (10–24 licenses)$39.99, paid once
- Individual (2–9 licenses)$44.99, paid once
- Individual (single license)$49.99, paid once
- Limited Site License$999, paid once
- Site Plus License$1,999, paid once
FireDaemon Pro plans
- FireDaemon Pro 12-month Software Assurance and Priority Technical Support$27 a year
- FireDaemon Pro 6$75, paid once
- FireDaemon Pro OEM 12-month Software Assurance and Priority Technical Support$1,000 a year
- FireDaemon Pro 6 OEM$2,500, paid once
Pick AlwaysUp if…
AlwaysUp suits Windows users who need applications to start at boot and keep running without a logged-in user. Its enterprise features may suit organizations managing installations across computers or locations.
Pick FireDaemon Pro if…
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.