App Streaming is a fully managed app virtualization service hosted on Alibaba Cloud that streams desktop applications to users over a network — no deployment required, and apps are available out-of-the-box. Enterprises use it to quickly build multi-ecosystem apps, centrally deploy and distribute apps across multiple operating systems, control access through session-based policies, and scale cloud resources on demand.
Use cases
App Streaming fits scenarios where you need to deliver resource-intensive or cross-platform apps without distributing software packages to end-user devices.
Modeling, rendering, and non-linear editing
Use this when your users run graphics-intensive workloads — 3D modeling, video rendering, or NLE software — and need consistent performance regardless of local hardware.
On-demand scalability to match rendering workloads
Ease of use
Robust streaming performance
High distribution efficiency across teams
Enterprise office data security
Use this when your organization requires strict data controls.
Rapid deployment and distribution of apps
Compatibility with diverse authentication methods
Secure data
Centralized delivery of apps across different operating systems
Cloud transformation of traditional software
Use this when you want to migrate existing desktop applications to a cloud delivery model without rewriting them as web or SaaS apps.
All-in-one Platform as a Service (PaaS) capabilities
Shortened app delivery time
Out-of-the-box usage from day one
On-demand subscription to match business growth
For a full list of supported scenarios, see Use scenarios.
Benefits
App Streaming is a fully managed service that runs apps entirely in the cloud and pushes streaming output to users.
Efficient management
Manage the full app lifecycle centrally — publish new apps, roll out version updates, and simplify the management of app versions without touching user devices.
Quick distribution
Deploy apps once and stream them to users across different operating systems through unified and quick distribution. No code changes are needed to convert existing desktop apps into streamed cloud apps.
Auto Scaling
Scale cloud resources up or down within minutes to match fluctuating demand.
Optimal User Experience
Deliver real-time interactive sessions over cloud-device protocols engineered for high performance, reliability, and security.
Custom configurations
Define session quotas per scenario to allocate cloud computing capacity precisely where it is needed.
Easy access
Users connect through Alibaba Cloud Workspace clients to simplify access to apps.
For details on all benefits, see Benefits.
Get started
Select the guide that matches your role.
I want to purchase and assign cloud applications for my enterprise.
View the administrator guide
I want to use cloud applications myself.
View the user guide
I want to use APIs/SDKPerform secondary development.
View development reference
Administrator — Purchase and assign cloud apps to your organization's users.
View Administrator Guide
User — Connect to and use the cloud apps that your administrator has set up for you.
View User Guide
Developer — Integrate App Streaming into your own applications using APIs and SDKs.
View Developer Guide