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# Shells

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> Shells is your personal cloud computer that can be accessed from any web-enabled device so you can take your desktop computer with you wherever you go. With Shells, your computer is with you anywhere, anytime.

Never worry again about losing your data because of a damaged or stolen device. Your Shells backs up automatically and is always safe in the cloud. Their firewalls and end-to-end encryption ensures your data will always stay private.

Get access to computing performance worth thousands of dollars with plans that start as low as $5 a month. Whether it’s an old Chromebook from last year, the TV in the basement, or tablet used for only Netflix, all of these devices can now be a brand new computer for you and your family.

Enhance any device so you can use it for that school or work assignment or to make the creation of your dreams. With Shells, anything is possible\!
> 
> Verdict: Rated **4.5/5** by 2 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**.

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## 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**: USD 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.softwareadvice.com.au/directory/4449/daas/software)

## Related Categories

- [Desktop as a Service (DaaS) Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/directory/4449/daas/software)
- [VDI Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/directory/4600/vdi/software)

## Alternatives

1. [Microsoft Azure](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/397793/microsoft-azure) — 4.6/5 (1947 reviews)
2. [Citrix DaaS](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/186169/citrix-virtual-apps-and-desktops) — 4.3/5 (154 reviews)
3. [VMware Horizon](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/359634/vmware-horizon) — 4.4/5 (28 reviews)
4. [Inuvika OVD Enterprise](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/383258/open-virtual-desktop-enterprise) — 5.0/5 (21 reviews)
5. [Citrix Workspace](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/240765/citrix-workspace) — 4.2/5 (121 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 SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/333406/shells)

## This page is available in the following languages

| Locale | URL |
| en | <https://www.softwareadvice.com/vdi/shells-profile/> |
| en-AU | <https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/333406/shells> |
| en-GB | <https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/333406/shells> |
| en-IE | <https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/333406/shells> |
| en-NZ | <https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/333406/shells> |

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