EASA vs. Spread.NET vs. VBScript vs. WebDataRocks Comparison Chart

EASA has a unique approach to deploying existing, Excel spreadsheet-based tools as secure, custom web applications. These apps can be deployed within a web portal for use by internal or external staff, including partners, resellers, suppliers or customers as well as subscription based applications (SaaS). Unlike competing solutions, sophisticated spreadsheets with VBA, macros and add-ins can be deployed with EASA. Furthermore, EASA provides full database functionality, approvals and notifications and integration with CRM and ERP systems. Common use-cases include the deployment of spreadsheets used for CPQ (configure price quote), insurance raters, financial analytics, engineering calculations, and many more. Your existing spreadsheet becomes the “engine” for the web app, eliminating any need to extract the logic and reprogram in a separate solution. If your company has made a significant investment into critical spreadsheets, then learn why AIG, Voya, HP and others rely on EASA.

VBScript is a programming language included with Microsoft Internet Explorer. For other browsers, contact your vendor about support. VBScript 2.0 (or later) is recommended for use with Agent. Although earlier versions of VBScript may work with Agent, they lack certain functions that you may want to use. You can download VBScript 2.0 and obtain further information on VBScript at the Microsoft Downloads site and the Microsoft VBScript site. With VBScript (2.0 or later), you can verify whether Microsoft Agent is installed by trying to create the object and checking to see if it exists. The following sample demonstrates how to check for the Agent control without triggering an auto-download of the control.