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At a Glance
Ignite Realtime Spark
Ignite Realtime Spark
Star Rating
(27)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (42.3% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Openfire
Openfire
Star Rating
(14)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (50.0% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Openfire
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Openfire excels in its "Ease of Setup" with a score of 9.0, making it a preferred choice for small businesses looking for a quick deployment. In contrast, Ignite Realtime Spark, while still strong at 9.3, is noted for its slightly more complex initial configuration.
  • Reviewers mention that Ignite Realtime Spark shines in "Ease of Use" with a score of 9.6, indicating that users find its interface more intuitive and user-friendly compared to Openfire's score of 8.8.
  • G2 users highlight that Openfire has a strong "Product Direction" with a perfect score of 10.0, suggesting that users feel confident about the future development and enhancements of the software. Conversely, Ignite Realtime Spark received a lower score of 8.4, indicating some concerns about its long-term viability.
  • Users on G2 report that Ignite Realtime Spark offers superior "Quality of Support" with a score of 9.0, which is higher than Openfire's score of 8.0. This suggests that users may find more responsive and helpful support when using Ignite Realtime Spark.
  • Reviewers say that Openfire is a strong partner in business with a score of 9.2, reflecting positive experiences in collaboration and support. In comparison, Ignite Realtime Spark received a perfect score of 10.0, indicating exceptional satisfaction in this area.
  • Users say that both products have their strengths, but Openfire's "Meets Requirements" score of 8.8 is slightly lower than Ignite Realtime Spark's 9.0, suggesting that Ignite may better fulfill user needs and expectations overall.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Ignite Realtime Spark
No pricing available
Openfire
No pricing available
Free Trial
Ignite Realtime Spark
No trial information available
Openfire
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.0
20
8.8
14
Ease of Use
9.6
20
8.8
14
Ease of Setup
9.3
5
9.0
10
Ease of Admin
9.3
5
9.2
10
Quality of Support
9.0
18
8.0
9
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
10.0
5
9.2
8
Product Direction (% positive)
8.4
22
10.0
13
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Ignite Realtime Spark
Ignite Realtime Spark
Openfire
Openfire
Ignite Realtime Spark and Openfire are categorized as Other Office
Unique Categories
Ignite Realtime Spark
Ignite Realtime Spark has no unique categories
Openfire
Openfire has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Ignite Realtime Spark
Ignite Realtime Spark
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
23.1%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
42.3%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
34.6%
Openfire
Openfire
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
50.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
21.4%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
28.6%
Reviewers' Industry
Ignite Realtime Spark
Ignite Realtime Spark
Information Technology and Services
7.7%
Building Materials
7.7%
Wholesale
3.8%
Venture Capital & Private Equity
3.8%
Staffing and Recruiting
3.8%
Other
73.1%
Openfire
Openfire
Information Technology and Services
42.9%
Computer Software
21.4%
Retail
7.1%
Professional Training & Coaching
7.1%
Outsourcing/Offshoring
7.1%
Other
14.3%
Most Helpful Reviews
Ignite Realtime Spark
Ignite Realtime Spark
Most Helpful Favorable Review
DK
Devon K.
Verified User in Internet

I have been using Spark for over 6 years now and as a company chat platform it is not that bad. I like that you can easily set it up and log into it. I like that you can create team chats with security passwords. Instant messaging is a breeze and group...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Brandon M.
BM
Brandon M.
Verified User in Government Relations

You cannot search a directory to add users, you have to know their username (which in our case is their network name) and then add them, and they will accept. There are no other added benefits other than chatting. They do have a file-share feature but it...

Openfire
Openfire
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Caio B.
CB
Caio B.
Verified User in Computer Software

Many of the positive points in my tool utilization were the easy and simple integration with various tools, and chief among them is the speed at which messages are reflected in the communication. By also dealing with a tool and open source allows us...

Most Helpful Critical Review
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Discussions
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