Shells Alternatives

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 Cloud Computing service in the network & admin category. There are five alternatives to Shells for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Online / Web-based, Android, iPhone and Android Tablet. The best alternative is Windows Subsystem for Linux, which is free. Other great apps like Shells are neverinstall, UbiDesktop, V2 Cloud and Cloud Desktop Online.

Shells alternatives are mainly Cloud Computing Services but may also be Cloud Hosting Services or Virtualization Tools. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Shells.

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Shells

Paid • Proprietary
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iPhone
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iPad

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Windows Subsystem for Linux
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Free • Proprietary
Windows
20 alternatives to Windows Subsystem for Linux
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, alongside your traditional Windows desktop and modern store apps.
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Windows Subsystem for Linux Features
1. Command line interfaceWindows Subsystem for Linux either have CLI support or is a CLI-only app.
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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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neverinstall
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Software as a Service (SaaS)
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neverinstall lets you access your favorite desktop applications without the need to install and maintain them on your machine.
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UbiDesktop
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Cloud Computing Service
Virtualization Tool
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Online
3 alternatives to UbiDesktop
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.
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V2 Cloud
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Paid • Proprietary
Cloud Computing Service
Cloud Hosting Service
Virtualization Tool
Windows
113 alternatives to V2 Cloud
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.
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1. Desktop SharingV2 Cloud enables you to share your screen with other people in the same office or working remotely.
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Cloud Desktop Online
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Windows
Online
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Hosted Virtual Desktop.

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