Why choose web apps over desktop apps?

The debate over the web apps and desktop apps seems to be unending. You’ll see the developers, business and users split into two camps and each one trying to outsmart each other. For many this debate is pointless with each having its set of pros and cons. In some cases, desktop apps may function efficiently, but the need of the hour are web apps. With the advent of the technologies like Node.js, the importance of web apps have increased. 

Here is a look at the some of the reasons why you should go for web apps over desktops apps whether you’re using Node.js or any other technology:

• Web apps don’t need to be downloaded by the users. This helps you to easily convince people using them. 
• You don’t need to ask the users to upgrade the app when a new version is released. Just update your app on the web and let customers enjoy the features of the latest version.
• The web apps have fewer security issues and if any discovered the bug fixes are easier compared to desktop apps. Just fix your web apps and launch it, while in the desktops apps it depends on your users whether they have upgraded the bug free version or not. 
• Web apps can be accessed from anywhere as you just need an internet connection to access it. Desktops apps stay on your device therefore you can access it from everywhere.
• Whether users are available on Android, iOS or some other platform, web apps can be accessed from anywhere. But with desktop apps you have a platform dependency. 
• Building web app is a quite cost effective process instead of getting individual apps for different platforms. 
• With a single application, you can make better use of Analytics to find details about the common usability issues and how you can improve them.  

The accessibility and ease in update and cost are the major factors that has made web apps quite popular. But the ultimate decision is up to you based on the unique needs you have.