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At a Glance
Play
Play
Star Rating
(13)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (53.8% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Spark
Spark
Star Rating
(54)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (40.7% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
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  • Users report that "Play" has a more user-friendly interface, with an Ease of Use score of 7.4, while "Spark" shines with a higher score of 8.7, indicating that users find it easier to navigate and utilize effectively.
  • Reviewers mention that "Play" excels in its Ease of Setup with a score of 8.3, making it a preferred choice for small businesses looking for quick implementation, whereas "Spark" has a slightly lower score of 8.1, suggesting a more complex setup process.
  • G2 users highlight that "Spark" offers superior Ease of Admin with a score of 8.2, which is significantly higher than "Play's" score of 6.7, indicating that managing the software is more straightforward and efficient for administrators using "Spark".
  • Reviewers say that "Play" has a strong reputation for being a good business partner, with a score of 8.0, while "Spark" is close behind at 8.1, suggesting both products are reliable but "Spark" edges out slightly in partnership satisfaction.
  • Users on G2 report that "Spark" has a higher Meets Requirements score of 8.4 compared to "Play's" 7.8, indicating that "Spark" is more likely to fulfill user needs and expectations effectively.
  • Reviewers mention that while "Play" has a solid Quality of Support score of 7.4, "Spark" offers slightly better support with a score of 7.6, suggesting that users may find more responsive assistance when using "Spark".
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Play
No pricing available
Spark
No pricing available
Free Trial
Play
No trial information available
Spark
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
7.8
13
8.4
51
Ease of Use
7.4
13
8.6
53
Ease of Setup
8.3
6
8.3
15
Ease of Admin
6.7
6
8.2
11
Quality of Support
7.4
9
7.5
46
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.0
5
8.1
8
Product Direction (% positive)
7.3
13
7.2
50
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Play
Play
Spark
Spark
Play and Spark are categorized as Java Web Frameworks
Unique Categories
Play
Play has no unique categories
Spark
Spark has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Play
Play
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
53.8%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
15.4%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
30.8%
Spark
Spark
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
27.8%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
31.5%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
40.7%
Reviewers' Industry
Play
Play
Internet
38.5%
Program Development
15.4%
Computer Software
15.4%
Think Tanks
7.7%
Newspapers
7.7%
Other
15.4%
Spark
Spark
Computer Software
20.4%
Information Technology and Services
18.5%
Banking
7.4%
Computer & Network Security
5.6%
Marketing and Advertising
3.7%
Other
44.4%
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Spark
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Discussions
Play
Play Discussions
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Spark
Spark Discussions
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Spark has no discussions with answers