Using pirated software in a business environment is illegal. If an audit occurs, organizations can face hefty fines for software license violations. Beyond the legal aspect, using unauthorized software violates compliance standards (such as SOC 2 or ISO 27001), potentially invalidating insurance claims or business certifications.
| Tool | Platform | Ease of Use | Key Feature | |------|----------|-------------|--------------| | | Windows | Command-line | Turns any .exe into a Windows service. Free and open source. | | Windows Built-in “sc create” | Windows | Command-line | Native Windows tool to create services, but limited restart options. | | FireDaemon Lite | Windows | GUI | Free for up to 3 services. Similar to AlwaysUp. | | WinSW (Windows Service Wrapper) | Windows | XML config | Used by Jenkins, GitLab runners. Very reliable. |
