Shells AlternativesRemote Desktop Tools & Cloud Computing Services like Shells

Shells is described as 'Is offering Desktop as a Service (DaaS) for personal use or for small to large businesses with choice of running Windows 10 or various Linux distributions as desktops operating system' and is a Remote Desktop tool in the network & admin category. There are seven alternatives to Shells for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Web-based, SaaS, Mac and Linux apps. The best Shells alternative is Windows Subsystem for Linux, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Shells are neverinstall, V2 Cloud, UbiDesktop and Hanok.

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  1. Windows Subsystem for Linux icon

    Windows Subsystem for Linux

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    The Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) is a new Windows 10 feature that enables you to run native Linux command-line tools directly on Windows.

    35 Windows Subsystem for Linux alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Windows Subsystem for Linux is not a remote computer in the cloud, it is a local subsystem inside your own computer.

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    • Windows Subsystem for Linux is the most popular Windows alternative to Shells.

    • Windows Subsystem for Linux is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Shells.

    • Windows Subsystem for Linux is Free and Open SourceShells is Paid and Proprietary
    • Windows Subsystem for Linux is LightweightShells is not according to our users
  2. neverinstall icon

    neverinstall

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    Access your desktop apps without installation via a browser. They run 10x faster, leveraging cloud power to free up local resources, save money, and facilitate real-time collaboration for developers and designers with cursor visibility and secure cloud-based access.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    • neverinstall is the most popular SaaS alternative to Shells.

    • neverinstall is Freemium and ProprietaryShells is Paid and Proprietary
  4. V2 Cloud icon

    V2 Cloud

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    Desktop virtualization doesn't have to be complicated. V2 Cloud is the IT nerd you need. We work with Independent Software Vendors, Business owners, Managed Service Providers, IT managers and many others to grow their businesses with the Cloud.

    114 V2 Cloud alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    This is where you managed your cloud computers, billing, cybersecurity & administrators. The dashboard enables you to oversee your cloud infrastructure.
     

    • V2 Cloud is the most popular commercial alternative to Shells.

    • V2 Cloud is Paid and ProprietaryShells is also Paid and Proprietary
  5. UbiDesktop icon

    UbiDesktop

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    Enjoy the flexibility of the cloud virtual desktop! Keep your favourite operating system and applications on you at all times and access them from any device, wherever you are.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     

    • UbiDesktop is the most popular Web-based alternative to Shells.

    • UbiDesktop is Paid and ProprietaryShells is also Paid and Proprietary
  6. Hanok icon

    Hanok

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    Hanok offers fast, secure and safe remote desktops for everyone. Whether you need an always on desktop, a remote coding place or a safe place for your studies abroad. We provide you with a remote desktop that is always ready and completely yours without strings attached.

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    • Hanok is the most popular Mac & Linux alternative to Shells.

    • Hanok is Paid and ProprietaryShells is also Paid and Proprietary
    • Hanok is Privacy focusedShells is not according to our users
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    flexidesktop

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    flexidesktop simplifies desktop management by offering secure, cloud-hosted Windows environments that eliminate the need for physical hardware. With flexible resource allocation, optional Microsoft Office, and seamless access via web or remote protocols, it’s the perfect...

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    Cloud Desktop Online

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    Hosted Virtual Desktop.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
     

    • Cloud Desktop Online is the most popular Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to Shells.

    • Cloud Desktop Online is Paid and ProprietaryShells is also Paid and Proprietary
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