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# Shells

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> Shells is a Desktop as a Service platform that provides everyone an opportunity to transfer their work to the safety and security of virtual cloud computers.
> 
> Verdict: Rated **4.5/5** by 2 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**.

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## Overview

### Key benefits of Shells

Convert your smart device such as a tablet or smart TV into a fully functional desktop in the cloud\!

## Quick Stats & Ratings

| Metric | Rating | Detail |
| **Overall** | **4.5/5** | 2 Reviews |
| Ease of Use | 5.0/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Customer Support | 5.0/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Value for Money | 5.0/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Features | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) |

## About the vendor

- **Company**: Shells

## Commercial Context

- **Starting Price**: US$4.95
- **Pricing model**: Per User
- **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50
- **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Linux (On-Premise)
- **Supported Languages**: English
- **Available Countries**: United States

## Features

- Application Management
- Backup and Recovery
- Cloud Computing
- Cloud Encryption
- Desktop/Application Virtualization
- File Management

## Support Options

- Email/Help Desk

## Category

- [Desktop as a Service (DaaS) Software](https://www.getapp.co.nz/directory/3803/desktop-as-a-service-daas/software)

## Related Categories

- [Desktop as a Service (DaaS) Software](https://www.getapp.co.nz/directory/3803/desktop-as-a-service-daas/software)
- [VDI Software](https://www.getapp.co.nz/directory/1747/vdi/software)

## Alternatives

1. [Inuvika OVD Enterprise](https://www.getapp.co.nz/software/2062769/inuvika) — 5.0/5 (21 reviews)
2. [Microsoft Azure](https://www.getapp.co.nz/software/1022/azure) — 4.6/5 (1947 reviews)
3. [VirtualBox](https://www.getapp.co.nz/software/125387/virtualbox) — 4.6/5 (885 reviews)
4. [Citrix Workspace](https://www.getapp.co.nz/software/129387/citrix-workspace) — 4.2/5 (121 reviews)
5. [VMware Horizon](https://www.getapp.co.nz/software/133019/vmware-horizon) — 4.4/5 (28 reviews)

## Reviews

### "All-In-One Cloud Hosted Desktop\!" — 4.0/5

> **Verified Reviewer** | *16 December 2021* | Marketing & Advertising | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: What I love about Shells is that you can use it on multiple devices, wherever you are and whatever you're using
> 
> **Cons**: What I liked least is the slight lags after you upgrade the software, however that's not a major issue and the lags stop after a while

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### "Great product, have used it for a while and it has deemed extremely useful for me as a DAAS solution" — 5.0/5

> **Noorullah** | *14 December 2021* | Capital Markets | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: The usability, affordability and most crucially the security aspect that it holds
> 
> **Cons**: There is some aspects that make it a bit messy such as the speed

## Links

- [View on GetApp](https://www.getapp.co.nz/software/2048191/shells)

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