Firework Alternatives

Firework is described as 'Program for converting websites and web applications into desktop applications. People use one set of web applications every day for work or play. Firework allows you not to lose such a set among browser tabs and keep it always at hand on the Taskbar or in the' and is an app in the social & communications category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Firework for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Linux, Web-based and Flathub apps. The best Firework alternative is Franz, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Firework are Fluid, Freeter, Ripcord and WebCatalog.

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Firework is a program for converting websites and web applications into desktop applications. People use one set of web applications every day for work or play. Firework allows you not to lose such a set among browser tabs...

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Firework alternatives page was last updated Apr 28, 2024
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  1. Franz icon

    Franz

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    Franz is a free messaging app / former Emperor of Austria and combines chat & messaging services into one application. Franz currently supports Slack, WhatsApp, WeChat, HipChat and many more. You can download Franz for Mac, Windows & Linux.

    73 Franz alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Franz screenshot 1

    Top Franz Features

    1.  Support for Multiple protocols
    2. WhatsApp icon  Whatsapp integration
    3.  Unified messaging
    4.  Multiple Account support
    5.  Web application wrapper
    6.  Lightweight wrapper
    7.  Multi-messenger
    8.  Slack client
    9. Gmail icon  Gmail integration
    10.  iPhone/iPod sync
    11. Slack icon  Slack integration

    Franz VS Firework

     

    • Franz is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Firework.

    • Franz is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Firework.

    • Franz is Freemium and Open SourceFirework is Freemium and Proprietary
  2. Fluid icon

    Fluid

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    Are you a Gmail, Facebook, Basecamp or Pandora fanatic? Do you have 20 or more browser tabs open at all times? Are you tired of some random site or ad crashing your browser and causing you to lose data in other tabs?

    30 Fluid alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Fluid screenshot 1

    Fluid Features

    1.  Place websites on desktop
    2.  Desktop Widget

    Fluid VS Firework

     
  4. Freeter icon

    Freeter

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    The smartest way to work on your computer. Freeter is a productivity app that allows you to gather everything you need for work in one place, organized by projects and workflows, and have a quick access to them.

    299 Freeter alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Freeter screenshot 1

    Top Freeter Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Calendar Integration
    3.  Portable
    4.  No Coding Required
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Spell Checking
    7.  No Tracking
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  Multiple Account support
    10.  Email Organizer
    11.  Pomodoro Timer
    12.  Ad-free

    Freeter VS Firework

     
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    Shift Browser

    Shift consolidates web applications into one platform, simplifying access to Google and Microsoft accounts. It declutters tabs, supports email management for Gmail and Outlook 365, integrates with extensions like Grammarly, LastP...

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  6. Ripcord icon

    Ripcord

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    Ripcord is a desktop chat client for group-centric services like Slack and Discord. It provides a traditional compact desktop interface designed for power users. It's not built on top of web browser technology: it responds quickly to input, sips gently from computer...

    160 Ripcord alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Discord
    • Slack
    Ripcord screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The latest version (0.4.29) is from 2021.

    Ripcord Features

    1.  VoiP Calls
    2. Slack icon  Slack integration
    3.  Native application
    4.  Slack client

    Ripcord VS Firework

     
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    WebCatalog

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    Transform websites into Mac and Windows desktop apps using WebCatalog. Enjoy a distraction-free experience with self-contained windows and manage multiple accounts easily. Enhance workflows through app management features, privacy protection using sandboxing, app-lock, and tracker blocking.

    27 WebCatalog alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    WebCatalog screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Security-focused

    Features

    1.  Separated workspaces
    2.  Browser-based
    3.  Cross browser support
    4.  Browser Protection
    5.  Cloud Sync
    6.  Multiple Account support
    7.  Block Trackers
    8.  Place websites on desktop
    9.  Multiple Profiles
    10.  Browser extension
    11.  Sits in the System Tray
    12.  Built-in Ad-blocker

    WebCatalog VS Firework

     
  8. Shift Browser icon

    Shift Browser

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    Shift consolidates web applications into one platform, simplifying access to Google and Microsoft accounts. It declutters tabs, supports email management for Gmail and Outlook 365, integrates with extensions like Grammarly, LastPass, and more, while providing custom notifications and quiet hours.

    35 Shift Browser alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Add all of your favorite apps, and access them right inside Shift!

    Top Shift Browser Features

    Features

    1.  Multiple Account support
    2.  Unified inbox
    3. Google Calendar icon  Sync with Google Calendar
    4.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    5.  Quick switching using hotkeys
    6.  Unified search
    7. Microsoft Teams icon  Microsoft Teams Integration
    8. Salesforce icon  Salesforce integration
    9. Gmail icon  Gmail integration
    10. Google Drive icon  Google Drive integration
    11.  Sync with Google Drive
    12.  Google Apps integration

    Shift Browser VS Firework

     
  10. Stack Browser icon

    Stack Browser

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    Stack is an Internet launchpad that increases the efficiency of working with the web for the average internet user by allowing simultaneous use of multiple web apps within a neatly organized working environment.

    34 Stack Browser alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Stack Browser screenshot 1

    Stack Browser Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Multiple Account support
    3.  Spaces
    4.  Specific for 64-Bit
    5. X icon  X Integration
    6.  App integration
    7.  MultiView

    Stack Browser VS Firework

     
  11. Multi icon

    Multi

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    Create a custom, lightweight macOS app from a group of websites. Watch me create a Slack clone from scratch in 30 seconds.

    28 Multi alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Multi screenshot 1

    Multi Features

    1.  Progressive Web App

    Multi VS Firework

     
  12. Wavebox icon

    Wavebox

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    Work quickly & seamlessly on the web. WB brings your favorite webmail, websites & web apps together in one organized place. Log in to multiple accounts using cookie profiles. Built on Chromium, fast & secure.

    24 Wavebox alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Top Wavebox Features

    Features

    1.  Support for Chrome extensions
    2. Gmail icon  Gmail integration
    3.  Multiple Account support
    4. Microsoft Outlook icon  Outlook integration
    5.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
    6.  Gmail
    7.  Cloud Sync
    8.  Support for Gestures
    9. Salesforce icon  Salesforce integration
    10.  Chromium-based Browsers
    11. Microsoft Teams icon  Microsoft Teams Integration

    Wavebox VS Firework

     
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    Native Alpha

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    Native Alpha lets you create full screen Web Apps with shortcuts and custom settings.

    32 Native Alpha alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    Native Alpha screenshot 1
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    Native Alpha screenshot 3

    Native Alpha Features

    1.  Progressive Web App
    2.  Sandbox

    Native Alpha VS Firework

     

    • Native Alpha is the most popular Android alternative to Firework.

    • Native Alpha is Free and Open SourceFirework is Freemium and Proprietary
  14. Web2Desk icon

    Web2Desk

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    Web2Desk is a tool to convert your favorite websites to Desktop app in just one click. Regardless of Platform( OSX, Linux, Windows) we got it covered and it's Free!.

    32 Web2Desk alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    Supported Platforms

    Web2Desk Features

    1.  Desktop applications updating
    2.  Desktop Application

    Web2Desk VS Firework

     

    • Web2Desk is the most popular Web-based alternative to Firework.

    • Web2Desk is Freemium and ProprietaryFirework is also Freemium and Proprietary
  15. Caliopen icon

    Caliopen

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    All of your private messages (Email, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram etc.) through a single login.

    41 Caliopen alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Online
    Caliopen screenshot 1
    Warning

    According to the GitHub repository, Caliopen is not yet ready for production.

    Caliopen Features

    1.  Unified inbox
    2.  Unified messaging
    3.  Text messaging
    4.  Private messaging

    Caliopen VS Firework

     
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