AppsAnywhere
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What is AppsAnywhere
AppsAnywhere is an application delivery and software access platform used primarily by universities and other organizations to provide users with a single portal to launch applications on managed devices, virtual desktops, and remote access environments. It focuses on brokering access to applications across multiple delivery methods (local installs, VDI/RDS, and application virtualization) rather than acting as a full VDI control plane. Typical use cases include student computer labs, shared devices, and remote access to licensed software with entitlement-based access and usage visibility.
Unified app access portal
AppsAnywhere provides a single catalog-style interface for users to find and launch approved software across different delivery mechanisms. This helps standardize the end-user experience across lab PCs, personal devices, and remote sessions. It is commonly positioned as a front door to existing VDI/RDS and application delivery tooling rather than a replacement for them.
Strong education use-case fit
The product is widely adopted in higher education environments where users need on-demand access to specialized, licensed applications. It supports scenarios such as computer labs, teaching spaces, and remote learning where device ownership and location vary. Its design aligns with common campus requirements like broad software catalogs and simplified access for non-technical users.
Integrates with delivery stack
AppsAnywhere is built to integrate with common identity providers and application delivery technologies used in VDI and remote app environments. This allows organizations to keep existing virtualization or desktop platforms while adding a consistent access layer. It can reduce the need for users to understand which backend (local vs. virtual) is providing the application.
Not a full VDI platform
AppsAnywhere does not function as a complete VDI/DaaS service for provisioning, scaling, and managing virtual desktops end-to-end. Organizations still need a separate VDI/RDS or desktop virtualization platform for session hosting and lifecycle management. This can increase architectural complexity compared with solutions that bundle brokering, image management, and desktop delivery in one product.
Dependency on integrations
The value of AppsAnywhere depends heavily on the quality and completeness of integrations with the organization’s identity, packaging, and virtualization stack. Integration work and ongoing maintenance can be required when backend platforms change or when new application delivery methods are introduced. Environments with highly customized application packaging may require additional effort to standardize launches and entitlements.
Licensing and usage governance
While the platform can help present licensed applications to users, it does not eliminate underlying software licensing constraints and compliance requirements. Organizations still need processes and, in some cases, additional tooling to manage concurrent licensing, metering, and vendor audits across local and virtual delivery. This is particularly relevant for expensive engineering, GIS, and creative applications commonly delivered through the portal.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| AppsAnywhere (Core platform — annual license) | Custom pricing — quote required (no public list price) | Enterprise/site licensing (priced to institution size/FTE); includes platform, support, upgrades; deployment on-prem or cloud; packaging service access included for customers (see Packaging details). |
Packaging / Packaging Credits (usage-based) Pricing model: Pay-as-you-go for app packaging credits (optional, for Menu Apps and Bespoke packaging). Free tier/trial for packaging: AppsAnywhere provides a set of Pre‑Packaged/Core apps free of charge to paying customers (see notes). Example costs (official): 1 Credit = GBP £1.00 / USD $1.50 / EUR €1.00. Credit pack pricing (official): 6,000 credits = £5,700 / $8,550 / €5,700 (5% saving); 12,000 credits = £10,800 / $16,200 / €10,800 (10% saving); 24,000 credits = £20,400 / $30,600 / €20,400 (15% saving). Notes: Additional credits can be purchased with no minimum purchase; credits expire at the end of the AppsAnywhere licence agreement or after one year (whichever is sooner). Pre-packaged/Core apps (~50 on onboarding; 170+ listed) and Auto Apps are provided free-of-charge to AppsAnywhere customers; bespoke/Menu app packaging is priced in credits and quoted before work begins.
Seller details
AppsAnywhere Ltd
London, United Kingdom
2012
Private
https://www.appsanywhere.com/
https://x.com/appsanywhere
https://www.linkedin.com/company/appsanywhere
