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rollApp

Run desktop applications online

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rollApp is a cloud platform that lets users run native desktop applications online from a browser. It offers over 350 apps (office, graphics, development, education, utilities, games) that can open and edit 500+ file types. Users connect cloud storage (Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, Box, WebDAV) and work on any device including Chromebooks, iPads, and smartphones. The service also provides APIs for developers to integrate file opening/editing into their own web apps and to move desktop applications to the cloud.

12 alternatives to rollApp

Ranked by how well each tool replaces rollApp: shared features, audience, price and popularity.

  1. Firebase

    A platform of services for building and running apps and games across iOS, Android, andWeb

    Covers 3 of 15 key features.

    Free plan
    60 out of 100 matchFree

  2. Appwrite

    Appwrite — The open-source cloud for agents and developers

    Covers 2 of 15 key features and is open source.

    Free planOpen source
    59 out of 100 match$10/mo

  3. Microsoft Azure

    Cloud Computing Services | Microsoft Azure

    Covers 4 of 15 key features.

    Free plan
    57 out of 100 matchContact sales

  4. Electron

    Build cross-platform desktop apps with JavaScript, HTML, and CSS

    Covers 0 of 15 key features and is open source.

    Free planOpen source
    57 out of 100 matchFree

  5. Cloudron

    Complete solution for running apps on your own server

    Covers 3 of 15 key features and is open source.

    Free planOpen source
    57 out of 100 match$15/mo

  6. Back4app

    Your Application's Backend, Simplified

    Covers 3 of 15 key features and is open source.

    Free planOpen source
    57 out of 100 matchContact sales

  7. TurnKey GNU/Linux

    Nearly 90 free ready-to-use system images for virtual machines, the cloud and bare metal

    Covers 4 of 15 key features and is open source.

    Free planOpen source
    57 out of 100 matchFree

  8. Apps4Rent Cloud Virtual Desktop Online

    Secure Cloud Virtual Desktop Solutions

    Covers 3 of 15 key features.

    57 out of 100 match$10/mo

  9. Databricks

    Build and run apps, agents and AI on your data

    Covers 3 of 15 key features.

    Free plan
    56 out of 100 matchUsage-based

  10. ToDesktop

    Release, secure, and scale your Electron app. Effortless deployment, robust security and a

    Covers 3 of 15 key features.

    56 out of 100 match$100/mo

  11. Turbo.net

    Deliver your apps instantly, everywhere

    Covers 0 of 15 key features.

    Free plan
    56 out of 100 match$19/mo

  12. Sandstorm

    An open source platform for self-hosting web apps

    Covers 0 of 15 key features and is open source.

    Open source
    56 out of 100 match—