Alpha Anywhere is a feature-filled database and application development tool for Windows that lets you track, report, and manage information. Alpha Anywhere is compatible with the versions of these operating systems that display 8 bit character sets. Alpha Anywhere is easy to learn because it is menu-driven. The menus are self-explanatory; novice and expert alike can quickly make use of Alpha Anywhere's many features.

The Alpha Anywhere Classic Application Server is used with web and mobile applications.

The Creating an Alpha Anywhere Database topic describes techniques appropriate for Alpha Anywhere database users. To create or modify an Alpha Anywhere database, you must leave the Web Projects Control Panel and open the Alpha Anywhere Control Panel.

This topic is a collection of recommendations by experienced Alpha Anywhere developers about the best way to create multi-user applications. The following is a diagram of an "optimal" multi-user architecture. The most critical point is the distinction between the computers with real databases and shadow databases.