G2 Vendor Directory

Faronics Deep Freeze vs. LiveWire

A side-by-side comparison based on G2 review data.

MetricFaronics Deep Freeze

by Faronics

LiveWire

by BlueCat

Overall rating4.34.5
Review count2518
Ease of use8.38.8
Ease of setup7.58.9
Quality of support7.49.7
Meets requirements8.99.3
NPS45.83333370.588235
Small Business44.0%27.8%
Mid-Market36.0%38.9%
Enterprise20.0%33.3%
Total page views259121
Total LLM citations1,881157

Faronics Deep Freeze

Deep Freeze is a system restore software solution that preserves computer configurations by returning systems to a predefined state upon restart. It falls under the category of endpoint management and reboot‑to‑restore software, designed for IT administrators managing shared or public‑access computers. Deep Freeze is commonly used in educational institutions, libraries, corporate training environments and other settings where devices are accessed by multiple users. The software functions by 'freezing' the desired system configuration.

Pros

    LiveWire

    BlueCat LiveWire is a network visibility and packet capture solution designed to provide comprehensive insights into the intricacies of hybrid networks. As organizations navigate the complexities of digital transformation—such as migrating workloads to the cloud, virtualizing data centers, and consolidating infrastructure—LiveWire equips IT teams with the necessary visibility and analytics to manage network performance, reliability, and security effectively.

    Pros

    • All-in-One Solution
    • Time-saving
    • Ease of Use
    • Efficiency