Desktop vs Web Apps

[Yaiba 2]

I am planning to develop a simple application to help freelancers. What would be better to start, web or desktop application?

[Hugop 1]

This is like asking if it is easier to shot a bullseye with a handgun or longbow from a long distance, it depends on your gunskills or bowskills. Same for desktop apps or webapps.

As a side note, do not use Flash player.

[Alexander 12]

Desktops applications/programs are better than web applications. I have been using allot of programs on my Windows 10 Laptop. They are really easy to use.

[DutchyTechTips 4]

You got to look at the pro's and con's of each platform as each have their own strengths and limitations.

[Ash 26]

It depends on what it is I guess. Some programs are just better suited for desktop apps whilst others are better as a web app. Personally, I would go for a website because some people are a bit reluctant to download stuff especially if it has not been developed by a big company. Once you get a lot of users then maybe you could move over to a desktop app.

[Kita 2]

I would go for a web app too. It's easier for me at least, not sure for others. And as kingcool mentioned - people won't download a thing which isn't developed by a huge company.