Definition: Standalone software is a software application that does not come bundled within another software application, and does not require another software package to run. Most software programs are stand alone programs.
Software such as plug-ins (optional software used to enhance the primary software package) are not standalone programs since they will not run unless a certain program is already installed. An example of what is not standalone software would be You Need A Budget because YNAB requires a spreadsheet program to operate.
Also Known As: stand alone software
Examples: Quicken, Microsoft Money and most other personal finance software are standalone software packages requiring nothing more on your computer to run other than an operating system such as Windows.
