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# AlwaysUp

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> Do you need to run a legacy application as a Windows Service? To start an executable automatically at boot and keep it running 24/7?

Well, look no further than AlwaysUp - the set-it-and-forget-it solution for mission-critical applications that must run all the time.
> 
> Verdict: Rated **5.0/5** by 1 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**.

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## Overview

### Key benefits of AlwaysUp

\* Runs any application as a Windows Service
\* Very easy to use - setup in minutes
\* No programming required
\* Automatically restarts after crashes and other failures
\* Email alerts keep you informed
\* Future-proof; tailored for Windows 10 \& Server 2019
\* Trusted by many of the world's most recognizable companies 
\* Free, courteous technical support via email or phone

## Quick Stats & Ratings

| Metric | Rating | Detail |
| **Overall** | **5.0/5** | 1 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 | 5.0/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Recommendation percentage | 100% | (10/10 Likelihood to recommend) |

## About the vendor

- **Company**: Core Technologies Consulting

## Commercial Context

- **Starting Price**: US$49,99
- **Pricing model**: Flat Rate (Free Trial)
- **Pricing Details**: A single license of AlwaysUp (for a single computer) costs $49.99. Volume discounts apply when 2 or more licenses are purchased.
- **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1 000, 1 001–5 000, 5 001–10 000, 10 000+
- **Deployment & Platforms**: Windows (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise)
- **Supported Languages**: English
- **Available Countries**: United States

## Features

- Alerts/Notifications
- Application Management
- Email Alerts
- Event Logs
- Monitoring
- Performance Metrics
- Server Monitoring
- Uptime Reporting

## Support Options

- Email/Help Desk
- FAQs/Forum
- Knowledge Base
- Phone Support

## Category

- [Application Performance Management Tools](https://www.getapp.za.com/directory/270/application-monitoring-performance/software)

## Alternatives

1. [ManageEngine Applications Manager](https://www.getapp.za.com/software/101853/manageengine-applications-manager) — 4.6/5 (255 reviews)
2. [Site24x7](https://www.getapp.za.com/software/91129/site24x7) — 4.7/5 (344 reviews)
3. [Datadog](https://www.getapp.za.com/software/91489/datadog-cloud-monitoring) — 4.6/5 (357 reviews)
4. [Zabbix](https://www.getapp.za.com/software/91177/zabbix-monitoring-solution) — 4.7/5 (110 reviews)
5. [Dynatrace](https://www.getapp.za.com/software/100741/ruxit) — 4.5/5 (82 reviews)

## Reviews

### "An amazing cost-effective solution to keeping apps alive on a Windows server." — 5.0/5

> **Jeff** | *07 September 2022* | Management Consulting | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: This app is simply amazing: it has kept some of our 3rd-party apps running on the server while logged out for almost 6 years now and this app had never required our attention.
> 
> **Cons**: There's nothing negative to say about this app: it is a simple app that does what it says that it will do and it runs flawlessly.
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> We recommend this app as it is cost-effective and works flawlessly.

## Links

- [View on GetApp](https://www.getapp.za.com/software/2048220/alwaysup)

## This page is available in the following languages

| Locale | URL |
| en | <https://www.getapp.com/it-management-software/a/alwaysup/> |
| en-AE | <https://www.getapp.ae/software/2048220/alwaysup> |
| en-AU | <https://www.getapp.com.au/software/2048220/alwaysup> |
| en-CA | <https://www.getapp.ca/software/2048220/alwaysup> |
| en-GB | <https://www.getapp.co.uk/software/2048220/alwaysup> |
| en-IE | <https://www.getapp.ie/software/2048220/alwaysup> |
| en-NZ | <https://www.getapp.co.nz/software/2048220/alwaysup> |
| en-SG | <https://www.getapp.sg/software/2048220/alwaysup> |
| en-ZA | <https://www.getapp.za.com/software/2048220/alwaysup> |

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