Is an insert better than a fireplace door installation?

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I saw fireplace enclosure which advertised an improvement in heat output. However, can these be better than wood stoves inserted into a fireplace?
 
An insert all the way.
 
I saw fireplace enclosure which advertised an improvement in heat output. However, can these be better than wood stoves inserted into a fireplace?

No. I tried it. No comparison.
 
My parents tried every option out there for their fireplace before finally getting an insert. Nothing compares to the insert heat wise.