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Spec score 7.9 #5 of 25 in Desktop as a Service Software

What it is

Shells provides a cloud virtual desktop that can be accessed from devices including phones and tablets. Users can choose among multiple Linux distributions and access desktop applications from other device operating systems. Files can be downloaded, stored, opened, and edited across devices through the cloud desktop, and Shells says user data is backed up automatically. The company also states that it uses firewalls and end-to-end encryption. Shells identifies students, coders, workers, and small businesses as audiences, and says users can launch a virtual desktop in less than five minutes. Listed access platforms are web, iOS, and Android; the “Works with” list also names Firefox, Chrome, Safari, Android TV, PlayStation, Xbox, Oculus, and Tesla. Cloud desktop applications can include LibreOffice, OnlyOffice, or another document editor. Shells also describes dedicated virtual desktops for AI assistants with controlled access and persistent memory. A risk-free 7-day offer is advertised. The paid plans listed are Shells Basic at $14.95 a month, Shells Plus at $22.95 a month, and Shells Pro at $39.95 a month.

Spec sheet

Product
Shells provides a cloud virtual desktop that can be accessed from any device, including tablets and phones.Read 7 Oct 2026 · shells.com
Security
The homepage states that Shells uses firewalls and end-to-end encryption.Read 7 Oct 2026 · shells.com
Support
The website includes a Support link in its Community & Help section.Read 7 Oct 2026 · shells.com
AI service
The AI page describes dedicated virtual desktops for AI assistants, with controlled access and persistent memory.Read 7 Oct 2026 · shells.com
Backup
Shells says user data is backed up automatically in the cloud.Read 7 Oct 2026 · shells.com
Company location
A Shells company announcement identifies Shells as headquartered in Los Angeles, California.Read 7 Oct 2026 · shells.com
Desktop applications
The office software page describes using LibreOffice, OnlyOffice, or another document editor in the cloud.Read 7 Oct 2026 · shells.com
Files
Users can download, store, access, and edit files across devices through the cloud desktop.Read 7 Oct 2026 · shells.com
Operating systems
The homepage says users can choose from multiple Linux distributions and access desktop applications from other device operating systems.Read 7 Oct 2026 · shells.com
Setup
Shells says users can launch a virtual desktop in less than five minutes.Read 7 Oct 2026 · shells.com
Supported clients
The homepage lists iOS, Android, Firefox, Chrome, Safari, Android TV, PlayStation, Xbox, Oculus, and Tesla under “Works with.”Read 7 Oct 2026 · shells.com
Trial and refund
The browser-in-the-cloud page advertises a risk-free 7-day offer.Read 7 Oct 2026 · shells.com
Use cases
The site identifies students, coders, workers, and small businesses as audiences for Shells.Read 7 Oct 2026 · shells.com

Plans and prices

Shells Basic $14.95 a month 1 processor · 40 GB storage · 2 GB memory · unlimited use Read 7 Oct 2026 · shells.com
Shells Plus $22.95 a month 2 processors · 80 GB storage · 4 GB memory · unlimited use Read 7 Oct 2026 · shells.com
Shells Pro $39.95 a month 4 processors · 160 GB storage · 8 GB memory · unlimited use Read 7 Oct 2026 · shells.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Access from web, iOS, and Android.
  • Supports multiple Linux distributions.
  • Files can be accessed and edited across devices.
  • Automatic cloud data backups.
  • Persistent sessions.

Limits

  • No free plan.
  • Shells Basic includes 2 GB memory.
  • The listed 7-day offer is a trial, not a free plan.

Who it suits

Shells may suit students, coders, workers, and small businesses looking for a cloud desktop accessible from multiple kinds of devices. It also describes uses for cloud document editing and dedicated virtual desktops for AI assistants.

Verdict

Shells offers a persistent cloud desktop with cross-device file access and multiple Linux distributions. It has no free plan; the listed plans range from 14.95 USD to $39.95 a month.

Where Specifiction places it

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