AutoRun Manager vs FireDaemon Pro
AutoRun Manager
github.comFireDaemon Pro
firedaemon.comSide by side
| Figure | AutoRun Manager | FireDaemon Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | $2.25/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 4 |
| Spec score · Startup Manager Software | 8.2 (#4) | 8.1 (#5) |
| Integrations | The project page does not list integrations. | FireDaemon publishes integration guides for applications including MySQL, PostgreSQL, Apache Tomcat, Python, Java, Plex, VLC, MetaTrader, and many others. |
| Purpose | AutoRun Manager manages programs that run at startup on a Windows system. | FireDaemon Pro creates native Windows services for existing applications, programs, or scripts without programmatic changes. |
Plans
FireDaemon Pro
- 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
In their own words
AutoRun Manager
AutoRun Manager is a free Windows command-line utility for viewing and changing programs configured to run at startup. It can list startup entries, add a program, and remove one. It can also save and restore the startup configuration, though that backup does not include the programs themselves. A separate command clears all programs from the startup list. The utility manages entries through the Windows Registry and records actions and errors in timestamped text files in My Documents\AutoRunManager. The instructions say to open Command Prompt as an administrator and run AutoRunManager.exe; the command-line interface displays its available commands when started. The project uses the MIT License, which permits free use and distribution and provides the software without warranty. The README invites community contributions through pull requests. The listed plan is free.
FireDaemon Pro
FireDaemon Pro has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.