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AlwaysUp
Oakland, California, USA
What it is
AlwaysUp runs applications as Windows Services so they start when Windows boots and continue operating without a logged-in user. It can manage executables, batch files, Java applications, Python scripts, and other application types. The software monitors them and can restart an application after a crash, hang, or excessive memory use. Email alerts cover crashes, restarts, and other events, while activity can be reported to the Windows Event Log. Scheduling tools support application restarts and computer reboots, with custom sanity checks and automation for dialogs and forms. The maker lists compatibility guides for more than 160 applications. Current releases support Windows 11 and 10 and Windows Server 2025, 2022, 2019, and 2016. Core functionality needs no internet access, configuration is local, and installations send no personal data or telemetry. An unrestricted 30-day trial is available.
For and against
For
- Runs applications as Windows Services
- Restarts crashed or hung applications
- Supports executables, scripts, and Java apps
- Email alerts and Event Log reporting
- Unrestricted 30-day trial
Against
- Windows-only platform
- Paid licenses start at $49.99, paid once
- Web Service control is a separate add-on
- Current release supports specified Windows versions
The verdict
AlwaysUp focuses on persistent Windows application operation, monitoring, and restart automation. Its trial, local configuration, and broad program support are useful, while licensing and Windows platform limits should be checked.
Who it suits
AlwaysUp suits Windows users who need applications to run at startup and remain active without an interactive login. It also fits administrators needing monitoring, alerts, scheduling, or enterprise deployment controls.
Plans and prices
Individual (25+ licenses)
25 or more licenses
Read 4 Oct 2026 · coretechnologies.com
Individual (10–24 licenses)
10–24 licenses
Read 4 Oct 2026 · coretechnologies.com
Individual (2–9 licenses)
2–9 licenses
Read 4 Oct 2026 · coretechnologies.com
Individual (single license)
1 PC
Read 4 Oct 2026 · coretechnologies.com
Limited Site License
Up to 50 computers · One geographic location
Read 4 Oct 2026 · coretechnologies.com
Site Plus License
Up to 200 computers · One geographic location
Read 4 Oct 2026 · coretechnologies.com
Limited Enterprise/Multi-Site License
Up to 100 computers · Multiple geographic locations
Read 4 Oct 2026 · coretechnologies.com
Enterprise/Multi-Site Plus License
Up to 300 computers · Multiple geographic locations
Read 4 Oct 2026 · coretechnologies.com
Unlimited Site License
Unlimited computers · One geographic location
Read 4 Oct 2026 · coretechnologies.com
On the record
- Alerts and logs
- It can send email alerts about crashes, restarts, and other events, and report activity to the Windows Event Log.coretechnologies.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Enterprise deployment
- Enterprise features include Group Policy support, silent installation, command-line configuration, volume licensing, and domain and gMSA support.coretechnologies.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- The maker lists compatibility guides for more than 160 applications, including Dropbox, Google Drive for desktop, Java applications, Python scripts, and Plex Media Server.coretechnologies.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Monitoring
- It monitors applications and can restart them if they crash, hang, or use too much memory.coretechnologies.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- AlwaysUp runs applications as Windows Services so they start at boot and continue running when no user is logged in.coretechnologies.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Scheduling and automation
- Features include scheduled application restarts or computer reboots, custom sanity checks, and automation for interacting with dialogs and forms.coretechnologies.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Security and privacy
- The maker says AlwaysUp needs no internet access for core functionality, stores configuration locally, and collects or transmits no personal data or telemetry from installations.coretechnologies.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Support
- The maker offers free technical support by email or phone and says it responds to company inquiries within one business day.coretechnologies.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Supported programs
- It can run executables, batch files, Java applications, Python scripts, and other application types as services.coretechnologies.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Trial and refund
- New users can try an unrestricted 30-day trial, and the product page states that purchasers can request a full refund within 30 days of purchase.coretechnologies.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Web control and API
- The free AlwaysUp Web Service add-on lets users control AlwaysUp applications in a browser or through an HTTP-based API, and supports HTTPS.coretechnologies.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Windows compatibility
- The current release supports Windows 11 and 10 and Windows Server 2025, 2022, 2019, and 2016; previous releases are available for some older Windows versions.coretechnologies.com · read 4 Oct 2026
