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At a Glance
Apache FreeMarker
Apache FreeMarker
Star Rating
(20)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (52.9% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Apache Velocity
Apache Velocity
Star Rating
(12)3.9 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (54.5% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Apache Velocity
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Apache FreeMarker excels in template generation with a score of 9.0, making it a preferred choice for those needing robust template capabilities, while Apache Velocity, although effective, scores slightly lower in this area.
  • Reviewers mention that Apache Velocity offers a more user-friendly experience, achieving an ease of use score of 9.4 compared to FreeMarker's 8.2, which can be crucial for teams looking for quick onboarding.
  • G2 users highlight that FreeMarker's quality of support is rated at 7.4, which some users find lacking, whereas Velocity's support is rated higher at 8.0, indicating a more responsive support system for users in need of assistance.
  • Users on G2 note that FreeMarker has a strong performance in automation with a score of 8.3, which is beneficial for users looking to streamline their processes, while Velocity does not emphasize automation as strongly.
  • Reviewers say that FreeMarker's product direction score of 7.3 suggests some concerns about future updates and features, whereas Velocity's score of 8.1 indicates a more positive outlook on its development trajectory.
  • Users report that while both products serve the mid-market and enterprise segments, FreeMarker is more favored in the mid-market with 52.9% of reviews, whereas Velocity is more popular in the enterprise segment with 54.5% of reviews, reflecting their target audiences.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Apache FreeMarker
No pricing available
Apache Velocity
No pricing available
Free Trial
Apache FreeMarker
No trial information available
Apache Velocity
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.2
14
9.2
6
Ease of Use
8.2
14
9.4
6
Ease of Setup
8.3
8
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
8.1
8
Not enough data
Quality of Support
7.4
11
8.0
5
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.6
6
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
7.3
13
8.1
6
Features by Category
7.6
56
Not enough data
Data Sources
6.9
7
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
7.2
6
Not enough data
Generation
9.0
8
Not enough data
8.3
7
Not enough data
7.8
6
Not enough data
Delivery
7.1
8
Not enough data
6.9
7
Not enough data
7.4
7
Not enough data
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Apache FreeMarker
Apache FreeMarker
Apache Velocity
Apache Velocity
Apache FreeMarker and Apache Velocity are categorized as Document Generation
Unique Categories
Apache FreeMarker
Apache FreeMarker has no unique categories
Apache Velocity
Apache Velocity has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Apache FreeMarker
Apache FreeMarker
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
29.4%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
52.9%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
17.6%
Apache Velocity
Apache Velocity
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
36.4%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
9.1%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
54.5%
Reviewers' Industry
Apache FreeMarker
Apache FreeMarker
Information Technology and Services
23.5%
Computer Software
17.6%
Leisure, Travel & Tourism
11.8%
Publishing
5.9%
Online Media
5.9%
Other
35.3%
Apache Velocity
Apache Velocity
Computer Software
27.3%
Financial Services
18.2%
Photography
9.1%
Media Production
9.1%
Internet
9.1%
Other
27.3%
Most Helpful Reviews
Apache FreeMarker
Apache FreeMarker
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Waqas A.
WA
Waqas A.
Verified User in Computer Software

Apache free marker template have very powerful engine for processing ftl files with backing java Classes. Using free-marker you can design a framework that could be cross platform and have one json response across different platform i.e Android Ios

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Internet

there is better template builder from Spring

Apache Velocity
Apache Velocity
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Media Production

You want to make a document ms word format or any document with some static and some dynamic content the Apache Velocity is the solution. You want to send a mail with some dynamic content use Velocity. The creation of tags are very simple and the xml format...

Most Helpful Critical Review
FW
frank w.
Verified User in Entertainment

Newer versions of the Spring Framework no longer supports Velocity.

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