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Shells Your Personal Cloud computer

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Shells - 2026 Pricing, Features, Reviews & Alternatives

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Shells overview

What is Shells?

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. Shells can convert any web-enabled smart device, such as a tabled or a smart TV, into a fully functional desktop PC running various Linux distributions or Windows 10 as their operating system as well as having an option to install a Linux server OS!

With Shell anyone from individuals looking to try out Linux or try out the practicality of virtual cloud desktops to small and large businesses wishing to transfer their work to the safety and security of the cloud, with affordable prices.

Key benefits of using Shells

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

Starting price

4.95per user /
per month

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Shells’s user interface

Ease of use rating:

Shells reviews

Overall rating

4.5

/5

2

Positive reviews

100

%

Rating breakdown
  • Value for money
  • Ease of use
  • Features
  • Customer support
  • Likelihood to recommend8.5/10
Rating distribution

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Shells's key features

Most critical features, based on insights from Shells users:

Application management
Cloud computing
File management
Backup and recovery
Cloud encryption
Desktop/Application virtualization

All Shells features

Features rating:

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Shells pricing

Value for money rating:

Starting from

4.95

/user

Per month

Pricing details
Subscription
Free trial
Free plan
Pricing range

User opinions about Shells price and value

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Shells support options

Typical customers

Freelancers
Small businesses
Mid size businesses
Large enterprises

Platforms supported

Web
Android
iPhone/iPad

Support options

Email/Help Desk

Training options

Documentation

Shells FAQs

Q. What type of pricing plans does Shells offer?

Shells has the following pricing plans:
Starting from: $4.95/month
Pricing model: Subscription

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Q. Who are the typical users of Shells?

Shells has the following typical customers:
Freelancers, Small Business


Q. What languages does Shells support?

Shells supports the following languages:
English


Q. Does Shells offer an API?

No, Shells does not have an API available.


Q. What level of support does Shells offer?

Shells offers the following support options:
Email/Help Desk

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