Altova MobileTogether
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$1,169.00 per year per core
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What is Altova MobileTogether
Altova MobileTogether is a server-based framework for building and deploying enterprise mobile and web applications that connect to back-end systems and databases. It targets developers and IT teams that need to deliver data-driven apps with centralized server management and offline-capable mobile clients. Applications are designed with MobileTogether Designer and executed via the MobileTogether Server, with client apps available for iOS, Android, and Windows. The product emphasizes rapid UI creation, integration with common enterprise data sources, and controlled deployment through a dedicated server runtime.
Server-managed app deployment
MobileTogether uses a dedicated server runtime to host application logic and manage deployments to client devices. This model can simplify version control and rollout compared with distributing fully self-contained native binaries for every change. It also supports centralized administration for authentication, access control, and app availability. For organizations with managed device fleets, this can align well with IT governance requirements.
Enterprise data integration focus
The platform is designed for data-driven applications that connect to databases and enterprise systems. It supports building apps that consume and present structured data, including scenarios where a server mediates access to back-end resources. This can reduce the amount of custom integration code a team needs to write compared with assembling a stack from multiple libraries. It is particularly relevant for internal business apps and forms-based workflows.
Cross-platform client availability
MobileTogether provides client apps for major platforms (iOS, Android, and Windows) to run MobileTogether solutions. This can reduce the need to maintain separate native codebases for each platform for certain internal application types. Teams can deliver a consistent experience across devices while keeping most logic centralized. It is suited to organizations prioritizing broad device coverage over platform-specific UI customization.
Proprietary runtime dependency
Applications depend on the MobileTogether Server runtime and the vendor’s tooling, which can increase switching costs. This differs from approaches where apps compile to standard native projects or rely primarily on widely adopted open-source ecosystems. Long-term maintainability may require continued licensing and compatibility with the vendor’s server/client versions. This dependency can be a concern for teams with strict portability requirements.
Smaller ecosystem and community
Compared with widely used mobile frameworks, MobileTogether has a more limited third-party plugin and community ecosystem. This can affect the availability of prebuilt components, integrations, and community troubleshooting resources. Teams may need to rely more on vendor documentation and support channels. Custom extensions may require specialized knowledge of the platform’s architecture.
Fit for specific app types
The framework is best aligned with enterprise, data-centric applications rather than highly customized consumer-grade mobile experiences. Projects requiring deep native UI patterns, extensive device-specific features, or highly optimized graphics may face constraints. Some advanced requirements may still require complementary native development or alternative frameworks. This can limit suitability for teams building feature-rich public mobile apps.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| MobileTogether Designer (development IDE) | Free | Free-of-charge download for unlimited developers; full IDE for building apps. |
| MobileTogether Mobile App (client app for iOS/Android/Windows) | Free | End-user mobile apps are free in app stores for connecting to MobileTogether Server. |
| MobileTogether Server (Standard Edition) | $1,169.00 per year per core (1-year license) | Annual license sold per server CPU core; unlimited apps and unlimited end users; 30-day free trial; available for Windows/Linux; multi-year (1/2/3 year) and auto-renew options. Example prices from official shop: 1 core – $1,169.00/yr; 2 cores – $2,104.20/yr; 4 cores – $3,740.80/yr; 6 cores – $5,260.50/yr; 8 cores – $6,546.40/yr; 12 cores – $9,118.20/yr; 16 cores – $11,222.40/yr; 24 cores – $15,430.80/yr; 32 cores – $18,704.00/yr. Contact sales for quotes >32 cores. |
| MobileTogether Server Advanced Edition | Example: 2 cores – $3,929.00 per year (shop lists pricing for multiple core counts) | Includes all Server functionality plus additional features for running/managing background services (service solutions with no UI). Example prices from official shop: 2 cores – $3,929.00/yr; 4 cores – $6,984.89/yr; 6 cores – $9,822.50/yr; 8 cores – $12,223.56/yr; 12 cores – $17,025.67/yr; 16 cores – $20,954.67/yr; 24 cores – $28,812.67/yr; 32 cores – $34,924.44/yr. Contact sales for quotes for larger deployments. |
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