Alpha Anywhere Reviews & Ratings 2025

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What is Alpha Anywhere?

For what it can do AA is the Alpha & Omega of Low Code/No Code development

Rating: 9 out of 10

October 21, 2021

Vetted ReviewVerified User

We currently use the runtime version to conduct Registered Livestock Sales for Livestock Producers. It has proved a very valuable tool for them as we can accomplish in 8 hours...

Marc Hotchkiss

Partner - Research & Development

CEO (Chief Executive Officer)

The Livestock Link

20 years of experience

AlphaAnywhere Speeds Development

Rating: 10 out of 10

August 9, 2021

IncentivizedVetted Review

Our OnTime Care platform is built entirely in AlphaAnywhere. The program lets us do amazing things and yet develop them quickly. We also like the additional security layer Alp...

Ken Greenberg

C-Level Executive - Corporate

Co-Founder and President

Patient Innovations

33 years of experience

Alpha Anywhere has helped me grow my business in a vibrant and sustainable way.

Rating: 10 out of 10

July 26, 2021

Vetted ReviewVerified User

Alpha Anywhere is the primary development tool used to build custom applications that are used within the business and by our clients. The vast majority of these applications ...

Glen Schild

Executive - Information Technology

Proprietor

GJ Stats

30 years of experience

Alpha Anywhere - the first and last app builder that you’ll need.

Rating: 10 out of 10

July 23, 2021

Vetted ReviewVerified User

Our entire company uses Alpha Anywhere. From the front office to clinicians charting at the bedside. We wrote Agency Data using Alpha Anywhere. It expedites our processes and...

Lee Vasic

Administrator - Corporate

CTO

Agency Data, LLC

10 years of experience

Alpha Anywhere: An Application Development Program for Experts or Beginners

Rating: 9 out of 10

June 15, 2017

IncentivizedVetted ReviewVerified User

Alpha Anywhere is the Software Development platform we use to design and implement custom software packages for clients. Clients contact us when they want proprietary software...

Phil Samuels

Executive - Information Technology

President

Performance Mastery Institute (PMI)

6 years of experience

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Pricing

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Alpha TransForm (no-code component)

35/month

On Premise

Alpha Anywhere Business

$1,499/year

On Premise

Alpha Anywhere

$1,499/year

Cloud

Entry-level set up fee?

Setup fee optional

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Offerings

Free Trial
Free/Freemium Version
Premium Consulting/Integration Services

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What is Alpha Anywhere?

The Alpha platform is a unified mobile and web app development and deployment environment with distinct "no-code" and "low-code" components.

The vendor says that using the Alpha TransForm no-code environment, business users and developers can take full advantage of all the capabilities of the smartphone to turn any form into a mobile app in minutes, and power users can add advanced app functionality with Alpha TransForm's built-in programming language.

IT developers can use the Alpha Anywhere low-code environment to build complex, offline-capable web and mobile business apps with deep functionality. Alpha Anywhere can access and integrate with existing databases and web services, and can exploit built-in role-based security. Additionally, the vendor says Alpha Anywhere is designed to build applications in significantly less time than traditional coding. While most other mobile app development software addresses either the front-end OR the back-end, Alpha Anywhere combines all required client AND server development features. Enterprise level reporting, geo-location/mapping tools, charting, scheduling, media handling (including offloading options to the cloud) and responsive design are all built-in. This solution includes native-like quick start mobile templates right out of the box.

Alpha Anywhere Features

Supported: Built-in offline capability
Supported: Front-end and back-end development
Supported: Data integration
Supported: Security framework
Supported: Coding-optional to serve a range of developer skill levels
Supported: No-code app development
Supported: Programming language for power-users

Alpha Anywhere Screenshots

Screenshot of Inspection Solutions is a mobile business app designed for inspectors who need to inspect construction vehicles in the field, but showcases functionality relevant to many other field apps. The app includes the critical features now required in modern field services apps, such as offline capability, bar code scanning, voice annotation and digital ink. It is a native-quality hybrid app created using the Alpha Anywhere V4 rapid mobile application development and deployment platform.

Screenshot of DevCon 2016 is an offline-capable mobile/web application for navigating the Alpha Software Developers Conference. Although this is a real, working application it also makes a great sample application for anyone who wishes to build a Conference Schedule Application in Alpha Anywhere.This application was created using out-of-the-box Alpha Anywhere functionality with a minimum of custom JavaScript so it is easy to modify. Developers can make modifications to this sample inspection app directly from within the Alpha Anywhere IDE.
- Updates Against Live SQL Data
- Works offline
- Can be Used as a Web or Mobile Application
- Can be Modified for Your Own Use

Screenshot of Alpha TransForm Data Colleciton App

Screenshot of Alpha Anywhere Punch List app

Screenshot of Alpha TransForm inspection app

Alpha Anywhere Videos

Alpha Anywhere low-code development overview

Alpha Anywhere - Alpha TransForm no-code component overview.

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Alpha Anywhere Technical Details

Deployment Types	On-premise, Software as a Service (SaaS), Cloud, or Web-Based
Operating Systems	Windows, Linux, Mac
Mobile Application	Apple iOS, Android, Windows Phone, Blackberry, Mobile Web
Supported Countries	North America, South America, EMEA, Asia Pacific
Supported Languages	International language capability

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Frequently Asked Questions

OutSystems, Mendix, and TrueContext are common alternatives for Alpha Anywhere.

Reviewers rate Reusability highest, with a score of 9.2.

The most common users of Alpha Anywhere are from Small Businesses (1-50 employees).

Alpha Anywhere Customer Size Distribution

Consumers	10%
Small Businesses (1-50 employees)	15%
Mid-Size Companies (51-500 employees)	45%
Enterprises (more than 500 employees)	30%

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Alpha Anywhere has helped me grow my business in a vibrant and sustainable way.

Rating: 10 out of 10

July 26, 2021

Glen Schild

Proprietor

GJ Stats (Information Technology & Services, 1-10 employees)

Vetted Review

Verified User

30 years of experience

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Use Cases and Deployment Scope

Alpha Anywhere is the primary development tool used to build custom applications that are used within the business and by our clients. The vast majority of these applications are browser based and are built to manage the business processes required by the end user. Anything from a simple income and expenditure application through to full ERP systems and everything in between.

The client base is across a wide range of business areas.

Pros

It allows the developer to focus on the end user needs while doing the "heavy lifting" of application development.
It seamlessly is able to connect to just about any back end database taking care of the nuances of the database programmed language.
It has a full production environment which includes a powerful cloud hosting offering that simplifies the delivery of the end product
It has a feature rich digital form filling application called Alpha Transform which integrates very well with the IDE

Cons

Constant and dynamic updates to the system are one of the biggest strengths but can also be one of its weaknesses as it can be difficult to keep up with the pace of change.

Likelihood to Recommend

The speed of development from concept, through development and delivery of the end product is so impressive [with Alpha Anywhere]. There is an impressive array of genies and helper functions meaning that you can focus on what matters, the end user experience. It is not a "No code" solution but it is a very impressive "low code" solution which allows detailed access under the hood to tweak the applications to your own needs and the needs of your clients.

Most Important Features

Speed of development
The Alpha Cloud offering
The flexibility to tailor the end product
The Alpha Transform offering

Alpha Anywhere Feature Ratings

Low-Code Development (5)

86%

8.6

Visual Modeling: 80%
8.0
Platform Security: 90%
9.0
Platform User Management: 100%
10.0
Reusability: 90%
9.0
Platform Scalability: 70%
7.0

Return on Investment

As a small business the ability to template and re-use components and code snippets throughout the product makes my business model viable.

Alternatives Considered

Microsoft Access

I stopped evaluating alternate products several years ago as Alpha Anywhere has continued to develop and keep up with technological advances to my satisfaction. Having made the decision to focus development with Alpha Anywhere, I have not looked back and continue to develop at pace for my existing and growing client base.

Other Software Used

Navicat Premium, ClickUp, Timeular

For what it can do AA is the Alpha & Omega of Low Code/No Code development

Rating: 9 out of 10

October 21, 2021

Marc Hotchkiss

CEO (Chief Executive Officer)

The Livestock Link (Ranching, 1-10 employees)

Vetted Review

Verified User

20 years of experience

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

We currently use the runtime version to conduct Registered Livestock Sales for Livestock Producers. It has proved a very valuable tool for them as we can accomplish in 8 hours what took them over a month. With the Alpha product progressing to the Low Code/No Code paradigm and the Cloud, we have been hard at work converting our product to the web.

Pros

Reporting
Validating Input
Ability to produce whatever we can dream up

Cons

I really enjoyed product when the database was a part of it, less maintenance
Converting to the cloud has been challenging
Security setup should be simpler, like Softr or Stacker

Likelihood to Recommend

I love how we can validate each field (column) we input if needed before saving the record. I also love where it is a "complete" product and not having to find other products to build the front-end, back-end, and REPORTS. So many products for the Cloud seem to leave out decent reporting. Alpha also supports in their UXs lists (grids), Freeforms, KanBan, Maps, and Charts. Also, it is easy to create Searches

Most Important Features

Build, change in-house
Our staff likes how we have ability to lay out the program
Dependable product

Alpha Anywhere Feature Ratings

Low-Code Development (6)

85%

8.5

Visual Modeling: 90%
9.0
Drag-and-drop Interfaces: 50%
5.0
Platform Security: 90%
9.0
Platform User Management: 90%
9.0
Reusability: 100%
10.0
Platform Scalability: 90%
9.0

Return on Investment

We see it is becoming more & more valuable in our business
Our competition has everything we do, except a Clerking program which we developed in Alpha
Converting to the Cloud hasn't been cheap for us but we feel it will be well worth it

Alternatives Considered

Caspio, Google Sheets and Microsoft Access

No contest. Caspio comes the closest and I liked its built-in database. Access is obsolete. Sheets are nice to use but not as a database

Other Software Used

Microsoft Excel, Airtable, Google Sheets

Alpha Anywhere: An Application Development Program for Experts or Beginners

Rating: 9 out of 10

Incentivized

June 15, 2017

Phil Samuels

President

Performance Mastery Institute (PMI) (Information Technology and Services, 1-10 employees)

Vetted Review

Verified User

6 years of experience

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Use Cases and Deployment Scope

Alpha Anywhere is the Software Development platform we use to design and implement custom software packages for clients. Clients contact us when they want proprietary software to control the workflow and accounting for their businesses. In most cases, there isn't a software package available to meet their needs, so they commission our company to develop exactly what they want. Using Alpha Anywhere, we have designed applications for financial services companies, construction companies and retail store chains, to name just a few.

Pros

Our company had been creating small business applications since the 1980's, when we used DBase IV (don't laugh... that's what was available). Then, we got more "sophisticated" with Microsoft Access. Clearly, we would always be limited with what we can do with those two programs. By accident, during an Internet search, we saw and ad for Alpha Anywhere (back then, it was called Alpha V). After working with the 30 free trial for just two weeks, we retired Access, for good. The best part was Alpha's flexibility in its use of "back end" data tables. That allowed us to use existing Access tables as we redesigned the front-end program (Alpha ships with its own DBF system, but we prefer SQL-Based tables). You can choose, SQL Server, MySQL, Oracle, Access, Paradox (actually, too many to name) for your tables. You can even create links to Excel spreadsheets or QuickBooks Tables. It's outstanding!
Alpha allows developers to create very large and very complex programs. However, it's also a great choice for RAD (Rapid Application Development) for those who need to be up and running quickly or for less experienced programmers. Actually, the interface truly allows for "codeless" development of your application (more on that later). That means you can design a fully functional application, without typing a single line of code. They have some examples on their website.
My favorite part of Alpha is that it is constantly adding features and functions that allow us to do more with our applications. In fact, one of my biggest problems is that I need more time to learn and practice the added features as fast as they are introduced
Prior to Alpha Anywhere, we never considered creating/developing "mobile" applications (for tablets, smartphones, etc.). Alpha created a unique "panel" system that makes those application work great... and allows for the design of very sophisticated Apps.

Cons

Whenever I'm asked to criticize Alpha Anywhere, my first comment refers to the documentation. For sure, they've made some improvements, this year, but I still wish it were better. Because I moved from another development package, I really had to start learning from scratch... I've been at it, for years, and I still feel like I have a way to go. The good news is that Alpha has a very active Message Board and there are lots of people who generously give their time to answer questions and help solve problems. There's no "tech support" line to call for help. Alpha DOES offer a paid "mentoring" service, which I used, several times. Unfortunately, my experience with the mentors wasn't as positive as I hoped it would be.
Alpha needs to improve its "templates" to make them more modern for users. I've never had a complaint from users, but I'd like my applications to have a newer, flashier look.
Alpha advertises itself as "codeless" programming. It is! You can certainly develop an entire application without writing a single line of "code." Unfortunately, that application will be pretty basic. If you're a serious developer, you'll want to learn "javascript" and "XBasic"... it'll come in very handy, as will an understanding about how to create SQL views and queries (and, Stored Procedures), etc.

Likelihood to Recommend

We use Alpha Anywhere to develop large scale business applications. So far, we haven't found any real limitations. This is exemplified by my response to my customers who frequently ask, "Is it possible..." I always interrupt them before this sentence goes any further by telling them, "with our development platform, anything's possible" (then we have to discuss whether the time/cost is worth the added benefit of what they're requesting).

Return on Investment

Alpha is our sole Development Platform. It has enabled us to contract for some pretty large jobs. AND, we are regularly told, by our customers, that our programs have helped them improve their organizations, workflows and profits.

Everyone should check out Alpha Software's Alpha Anywhere

Rating: 10 out of 10

Incentivized

September 20, 2017

Russ Brown

President and Founder

Russ Software, LLC (Transportation/Trucking/Railroad, 1-10 employees)

Vetted Review

Verified User

4 years of experience

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Use Cases and Deployment Scope

Used by the whole organization for desktop, web, mobile and SaaS application development. Provides a complete package for front and backend development.

Pros

Mobile application development with true offline capability.
Low-code, rapid app development and deployment environment for building native-quality, cross platform web and mobile business applications.
Cross platform mobile apps created with HTML5.
Back-end database support for pretty much all the most popular SQL backends as well as NoSQL and Rest APIs.

Cons

There is no drag and drop form designer however this is not a big problem once you get used to it and through the use of genies, templates, etc.

Likelihood to Recommend

Alpha Anywhere is well suited for almost any scenario and especially rapid low-code desktop, mobile and web application development. Would not be as well suited for development shops with heavy duty code intensive native application development.

Return on Investment

Allows for a great return on investment since you can quickly become very productive and complete more projects and applications in a shorter period of time with hand coding and the normal programming headaches of PHP, C#, Angular, etc.
You can afford to take on more and smaller projects since they will require far less time to complete than more traditional development environments.
Alpha Anywhere is continuously updated coming out with new features and capabilities on essentially a daily basis. Continuous improvement and frequent updates allows you to always stay ahead of the curve and competitors.
Alpha Anywhere allows you to offer lower cost solutions that will be completed in less time and that will be much easier to support and maintain.