Stand alone software is a software application that does not require another software package to run and is installed directly onto a computer rather than running through a web browser. Examples of stand alone software include desktop personal finance programs like Quicken and Microsoft Money which only need an operating system like Windows to function without any other bundled programs. Stand alone software is self-contained unlike online software that runs through a web browser.

1. Definition:
Stand alone software is a software application that does not come bundled within another
software application, and does not require another software package to run. Stand alone software
is software installed on your computer, vs. online software which runs via your Internet browser.
Also Known As: standalone software
Examples: Quicken, Microsoft Money and other desktop personal finance software are stand
alone software packages requiring nothing more on your computer to run other than an operating
system such as Windows