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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the system requirements for the Alpha Anywhere Developer and the Server?
Alpha Anywhere app maker system requirements for both the Developer and the Server are: OS: Windows 11 or Windows Server 2022 or newer. (Win 10 is not recommended due to Oct. 2025 EOL) RAM: 2 GB (minimum) 4-8 GB (recommended) Disk Space: 50 GB Need more detailed technical specifications?
How many apps can I build with an Alpha Anywhere license? Is there a limit?
Unlike most other low code development tools, Alpha Anywhere has no application limit. You can build custom unlimited applications and write code to help you achieve your goals.
Can Alpha Anywhere only be run on a PC?
Alpha Anywhere is a Windows application, Alpha Anywhere can build mobile apps 3 ways: On a PC natively; On a Mac running Windows under Parallels (disable the prl_cc process in task manager for best results); Remotely on any machine with a Remote Desktop client by connecting to a Windows machine.
How can I get Alpha Anywhere to run on my Mac?
Alpha Anywhere is a Windows application, You can install Alpha Anywhere on a PC and then connect to that PC using remote Desktop, or you can install Windows on your Mac using Parallels or virtualization software. Both methods have been tested and perform well. For best results with Parallels, open the Windows Task Manager and stop the prl_cc process from running. This process sometimes misbehaves and makes Windows run slowly.
Can a professional developer license be shared?
No. Alpha Software Developer licenses are issued to an individual, and sharing them is a violation of the software licensing agreement. The license has a feature where it will not run if two instances are activated simultaneously. However, a developer may install their Alpha Anywhere Developer license on two different machines as long as they are not used concurrently.
How can I learn more about Alpha Cloud?
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To build and deploy mobile and web solutions using Alpha Anywhere requires both a “Developer” and an appropriately featured “Application Server” or “Advanced Application Server” license.
The Alpha Anywhere “Application Server” is licensed for applications that use a direct connection to a SQL or noSQL database server for data storage and retrieval only.
The Alpha Anywhere “Advanced Application Server” and “Advanced Application Server for IIS” are licensed for applications that require integration with Web Services or other 3rd party systems via API calls including RESTful services, SOAP and OData, SQL Reporting Services, in addition to direct database connections. Alpha Anywhere “Application Server” and the “Advanced Application Server” are licensed on a Per Server / Per Year license fee basis. The Alpha Anywhere “Developer Edition” provides the development environment and tools to create custom web and mobile applications. The Developer Edition is licensed for use on a per developer / per year basis.
With Alpha Anywhere Developer Edition, Application Server, and Advanced Application Server, you are licensed to create and deploy an unlimited number of Applications.
The Alpha Anywhere Application Server and Advanced Application Servers are licensed on a per Logical Processor basis. Your Alpha Anywhere Logical Processor License must be equal to or greater than the number of Logical Processors on your server.
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