Alpha Software FAQs

  • Who is Alpha Software best for - their role(s) within what kind of companies.

    The Alpha Mobile App Development Environment provides the tools to quickly build and deploy robust, cross-platform, enterprise apps that work flawlessly on iOS devices, Android devices and the desktop. The platform also offers a low-code product for building intelligent mobile forms and data collection solutions in hours. The software leads the industry in offline app capabilities and is also idea for SaaS entrepreneurs.

  • How does Alpha Software benefit them?

    Enterprise apps can be built and deployed quickly and more efficiently than other tools on the market. Apps developed with our software support offline operations, run on any mobile device, and integration into any back-end system.

  • How technical do users need to be to use Alpha Software's software?

    The only mobile and web app development and deployment environment with distinct “no-code” and “low-code” components. The platform serves business users through to professional developers that need to create business solutions, task-based apps and field apps.

  • What makes Alpha Software a leader in this space?

    Alpha provides both Low Code and No Code development options to build cross-platform enterprise mobile apps. Anyone can build mobile forms using Alpha TransForm. Alpha Anywhere provides developers with the tools to build and deploy any type of cross-platform apps. While Alpha Anywhere has many unique features, three top reasons customers purchase include:
    - Coding optional app builder for both development AND deployment
    - Advanced offline features
    - simple licensing with no hidden costs.

  • Who are Alpha Software's biggest competitors (3-5 companies)?

    Alpha Software is the only company that provides both Low Code and No Code development options but there are companies that provide partial solutions.
    Low Code Tools
    - Outsystems
    - Mendix

    Simple No Code Tools
    - Protoforms
    - Gocanvas

  • How/why is Alpha Software better than those competitors (or most others in their market)? What about Alpha Software is unique, stronger, easier, etc.?

    Alpha Software leads the market in the ability for its apps to work offline. This is vital for workers that must remain productive when their smartphone or tablet loses an Internet connection or cell service.
    Alpha Software is low risk. Licenses are available for free, allowing customers to build and test apps for as long as they need to, then only pay when they deploy their apps
    Our software is incredibly flexible. You don't have to worry about your apps hitting limits - our technology is designed to grow with your organization's and technical needs.

  • What kind of features can customers expect Alpha Software to release in the near future? And longer term?

    Alpha Software continuously works to simply app making for its customers. New features speed the creation of complex features in modern day business apps.

  • Which popular or common software does Alpha Software integrate with?

    Use the server-side language of your choice, including Alpha’s own Xbasic, C#, Javascript, VB.NET, REST, or any .NET framework supported language.
    SQL - Use the built-in SQL Genie, which automatically generates all of the code for CRUD operations, or you can edit the SQL statement directly.

  • Software pricing can often be complex. If it's pretty straightforward, list tiers, pricing (per year, seat, etc) and limits for Alpha Software. If it's not simple, use broad estimates or ranges for typical setups.

    Alpha Anywhere Community Edition:
    - freemium product for developing web and mobile apps. (then deploy to the cloud starting at $99/month)
    Alpha TransForm:
    - $5.95 - $29.95 per user/per month based on volume
    Alpha Anywhere:
    - Developer Edition $995 per year
    - Application Server $2995 per year
    Visit our website for other package offers services

  • Does Alpha Software offer a trial or free download available?

    Alpha Anywhere Community Edition Freemium Product: https://www.alphasoftware.com/build-apps-for-free-community-edition-download
    Alpha TransForm Free Trial: https://www.alphasoftware.com/alpha-transform-free-trial
    Alpha Anywhere Free Trial: https://www.alphasoftware.com/get-started-2018

  • Does Alpha Software offer any kind of training/education for their product?

    Customer Success & Mentoring - https://www.alphasoftware.com/mentoring
    Onsite & Web Based Training Options - https://www.alphasoftware.com/education

  • Describe the implementation process and timeline for Alpha Software software.

    Our platform offers several implementation options.
    Alpha TransForm is provided as a service and requires no initial setup to get started
    Alpha Anywhere can be installed easily by your IT experts or you can engage our professional services teamExpert - App Development Services - https://www.alphasoftware.com/professional-services

  • What are the Alpha Software support options? List all.

    Product Documentation - https://documentation.alphasoftware.com/
    Discussion Forums - https://forum.alphasoftware.com/
    Alpha Video Library - https://www.alphasoftware.com/videos
    Additional Support Options - https://www.alphasoftware.com/alpha-anywhere-paid-support

  • Do Alpha Software’s solutions include AI?

    Yes, Alpha Software includes a robust API that can leverage IoT and AI/ML technologies.