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AppsAnywhere

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What is AppsAnywhere?

AppsAnywhere is a software deployment and delivery solution designed to transform the student's technology and learning experience in higher education institutions. The software integrates with various technologies and uses leading application virtualization software to deliver 100% of software applications...

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  • Application support (6)
    7.6
    76%
  • Ease of deployment (6)
    7.4
    74%
  • Application packaging (6)
    7.0
    70%
  • Device support (6)
    6.7
    67%
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What is AppsAnywhere?

AppsAnywhere is a software delivery platform that gives students and staff access to the software they need to get their work done wherever they are, both on and off campus. Boasting more than 2 million students at over 200 universities and colleges worldwide, the vendor states…

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Features

Application Virtualization

Application virtualization encapsulates application software from the underlying operating system on which it is executed. A fully virtualized application does not use the local machine's operating system.

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Product Details

What is AppsAnywhere?

AppsAnywhere is a software deployment and delivery solution designed to transform the student's technology and learning experience in higher education institutions. The software integrates with various technologies and uses leading application virtualization software to deliver 100% of software applications on-demand, making it the only solution currently available that can do so. With AppsAnywhere, students can access any app they need on any device, both on-campus and remotely, regardless of whether they are using Windows or Mac.

In addition to improving student access to apps across devices, AppsAnywhere also reduces overhead costs associated with traditional solutions like virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI). As a result, more than 1.5 million students across 150 higher education establishments worldwide currently use AppsAnywhere for streamlined access to their required educational tools. Every second around the world, ten apps are launched by university students and staff through this innovative product - showcasing its immense popularity and effectiveness as an app deployment solution.

AppsAnywhere Features

Application Virtualization Features

  • Supported: Application support
  • Supported: Device support
  • Supported: Ease of deployment
  • Supported: Application packaging
  • Supported: Security

AppsAnywhere Screenshots

Screenshot of AppsAnywhere brings together all university or college software apps into a single app store platform, on any device.

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AppsAnywhere Technical Details

Deployment TypesOn-premise
Operating SystemsWindows, Linux, Mac
Mobile ApplicationNo
Supported CountriesGlobal
Supported LanguagesEnglish, German, Spanish

Frequently Asked Questions

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Reviewers rate Application support highest, with a score of 7.6.

The most common users of AppsAnywhere are from Mid-sized Companies (51-1,000 employees).

AppsAnywhere Customer Size Distribution

Consumers0%
Small Businesses (1-50 employees)0%
Mid-Size Companies (51-500 employees)0%
Enterprises (more than 500 employees)100%
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Reviews and Ratings

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Community Insights

TrustRadius Insights are summaries of user sentiment data from TrustRadius reviews and, when necessary, 3rd-party data sources. Have feedback on this content? Let us know!

AppsAnywhere is a versatile software that has proven to be invaluable for users looking to deploy and manage applications across a range of devices. By eliminating the manual process of updating applications on multiple devices, users can ensure they always have access to the latest version without any hassle. The software serves various purposes, including application deployment, remote management, and user access control. Universities, in particular, have found great value in AppsAnywhere as it enables them to effortlessly deploy a wide range of applications to Windows machines situated on different campuses, saving considerable time and effort. Additionally, the software allows for centralized management of updates and licensing restrictions, empowering administrators to easily oversee and manage the maximum number of seats.

From the user's perspective, AppsAnywhere offers a convenient one-stop shop for accessing specialist applications from any location. With all their apps in one place, users appreciate the simplicity and convenience of being able to engage and experiment without the need for manual installations. This solves the problem of accessing programs without downloading the original software, enhancing both convenience and performance. Compatible with both Windows and Mac operating systems, AppsAnywhere provides users with seamless access from any device connected to the internet. One feature that stands out is its ability to execute and process any Windows application on any operating system through its web portal, making it a highly versatile tool for users across various platforms.

User-Friendly and Functional: Several users have praised the product for its user-friendly interface and excellent functionality. Users appreciate how easy it is to deploy, manage, and access apps with this product. They also find the seamless integration with existing IT infrastructure to be a major advantage, as it enhances the overall user experience.

Useful Analytics: Many reviewers have highlighted the usefulness of the analytics provided by the product. This feature allows users to track and analyze application usage effectively. It provides valuable insights that can inform decision-making and optimization strategies.

Transparency in Application Access: The ability of the product to show end users a full list of available applications has been positively received by many users. This transparency ensures that users can easily access the applications they need, enhancing efficiency and productivity.

Unintuitive Search Function: Some users have found the search function in AppsAnywhere to be unintuitive, making it difficult for them to find the desired applications. They suggested that there could be more options for customizing the app's appearance.

Difficulty Finding and Starting Application: Several reviewers have mentioned that it is difficult to find and start the AppsAnywhere application as end-users are not aware of its name or appearance. This has caused frustration among users trying to access their desired applications.

Lack of Prominent Search Box: A number of users have expressed frustration with the lack of a prominent search box in AppsAnywhere. This forces them to scroll through a long list of applications, which can be time-consuming and inconvenient.

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Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
I'm a big fan of AppsAnywhere in the organization i deployed it. It makes it so much easier to deploy and manage applications across desktops, laptops, and mobile devices. AppsAnywhere helps us solve the problem of having to manually update applications on multiple devices, and also ensures that users always have access to the most up-to-date version. We use it for a variety of tasks including application deployment, remote management, and user access control.
  • It's incredibly user friendly and provides great functionality for deploying, managing and accessing apps.
  • The integration with my existing IT infrastructure is seamless and the customisation options are really helpful for optimising the user experience.
  • The analytics it provides are also really useful for keeping track of usage.
  • The search function could be more intuitive.
  • I feel like there could be more options for customizing the look and feel of the app.
I have been monitoring the use of this app for the past year now and it has been incredibly useful in providing my team with easy access to the applications they need. It is well suited to organizations with a large variety of applications and users that need to access them from multiple devices. It has been very easy to deploy, manage and maintain, and I love the fact that users can easily find what they need without having to navigate complex menus. (search can still be abit better). Still a really good pick :)
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
AppsAnywhere is a single stop shop solutions to have all the apps at one place and which makes life easier to make students engage better and also have the software ready to use and experiment without having to manually install each every piece of software, the title system of the icon makes it easier to use.
  • straight forward user interface to get people using it
  • navigation through it is a breeze
  • question and answers chat option to get queries resolved
  • a bit laggy
  • user interface can be improved
  • integration is a bit rusty
The student point of view it very simple and effective to deliver session to students and also assign assign ment which can have active discussion by the students to understand the concept and I would say that good tool to get started for a student.

I would say that on a enterprise side of the things it needs lot of revamp on the integration and making the speed of the tool faster while the users are making use of multiple apps on the platform.
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
The university uses AppsAnywhere to deploy, install and launch a wide range of applications to Windows machines on any of our campuses. Some applications are very large and time consuming to install on every machine individually. Updates and licensing restrictions, including maximum number of seats, can then be managed centrally. From the student's point of view, there is a 'one-stop shop' for any specialist application, which is always in the same place, regardless of where you are working exactly.
  • Shows end users a full list of every application that is actually available to them
  • Install a specialist application on any Windows machine on our network
  • launch the application for use
  • AppsAnywhere is difficult to find to start it. End-users don't know to look for 'AppsAnywhere' or what it looks like. They tend to look under the Start menu when looking for the target specialist application - can't find it. On the task bar, end-users do not recognise the AppsAnywhere icon. It can be frustrating to show them
  • once in AppsAnywhere the search box does not stand our, so users tend to scroll down a very long list of 100's of applications to get to 'ZBrush'. the filters provided are not particularly useful eg most categories include nearly the entire set of applications
  • AppsAnywhere does not automatically learn your frequently delivered applications, so there is no 'Recents'. Users can create a list of Favourites manually, but this is too bothersome
AppsAnywhere is basically suitable for its purpose, despite some usability problems. In our place, applications can in principle be delivered to other machines (not owned by us but by the end-user), who are not even on-site - provided the user can connect to our domain, almost any kind of device is ok. However, I have not tried that myself. The UI could let people work faster, but only by a little, and most people get there in the end. It is basically quite simple to use and appealing to look at
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
AppsAnywhere is resolving the problem of accessing programs without downloading the original softwares. It helps me because I can use it on my computer without worrying about technical issues or performance degradation, I don't even need to download those heavy softwares. It doesn't even matter if I'm using MAC or windows, this app works on both.
  • It works on both Mac and Windows
  • Easy access to softwares
  • I can use Windows-support software while using Mac system
  • It doesn't have mobile version
  • Internet re-connection can be improved
  • It can be more user-friendly
Its most helpful function for me is I can launch some Windows-only softwares on my Macbook, I don't need to simulate a windows system anymore, neither do I need to download those heavy apps. It has apps like Blender, RStudio which are very heavy in terms of resources and one can use it without any load on their systems.
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
I use AppsAnywhere in my workplace university. AppsAnywhere is the software we use to give our staff access to the software used for work. It can be accessed on campus or off campus, whenever you have your internet connection. Both Windows and Mac users can use AppsAnywhere, as it is compatible with both.
  • Mobile accessibility
  • Compatible with any operating system
  • Ideal for university students and staff
  • Quicker customer support responses
  • Antivirus and malware protection would be good additions
  • File transfer options would be a good feature
AppsAnywhere is well suited to students and staff at universities. AppsAnywhere allows staff and students to access apps on virtually any device at anytime anywhere. AppsAnywhere is compatible on both Mac and Windows, so users can choose whichever best fits them. The software is secure with two factor authentication. The dashboard is easy to navigate and user friendly. AppsAnywhere is less appropriate for those who have spotty internet connection.
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
AppsAnywhere is the best software to execute and process any windows application on any operating system through their web page. you can easily visit through their portal from your desktop and you can use it on any operating system and you can launch any application you want to open or launch, you can do that with help of AppsAnywhere in your any device.
  • you can use AppsAnywhere to open and launch windows application on operating system through AppsAnywhere web page.
  • AppsAnywhere system is compatible with my all devices and operating system work perfectly.
  • You need persistent internet connection to used this software from anywhere.
  • They should improve with the reconnection time after internet connection lost.
  • They should improve with customer support team and quick reply.
  • They should work on mobile devices and operating system also.
  • When we launch AppsAnywhere it's take too much time to launch.
AppsAnywhere is best for user who want to open and process any windows application on any other devices or operating system online form anywhere in the world all you need a persistent internet connection and good device to run this software you can launch any windows application online on AppsAnywhere web page.
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