# Universal Interface Startups Archy Gives Developers Access to a Modular Cross-Platform Interface By Alyson Wyers | Published 2017-01-10 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/universal-interface References: [betalist](https://betalist.com/startups/archy-ai) & [archy.ai](https://archy.ai/) This [universal interface platform](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skillsync1) is a developer tool that enables you to speedily build and ship products. Startup Archy focuses on core function so developers can build products and share them easily with users. The cross-platform interface was founded by Sergey Generalov. The simple and user-friendly universal interface lets developers quickly test ideas. The [application platform](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shipany) is currently in private beta. Users gain early access to the "mobile client and new integrations" developers on the platform will create. Archy is an example of a new venture dabbling in [software as a service](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/launchpro), or SaaS. This model of software licensing and delivery has an on-demand nature that is easily accessible to clients through a web browser. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) > [New Ventures](https://www.trendhunter.com/newventures) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Universal Interface Platforms:** The rise of universal interface platforms like Archy presents an opportunity for developers to rapidly build and ship products across multiple platforms. - **Core Function-focused Development Tools:** Startups like Archy are providing developers with core function-focused tools, empowering them to quickly test and iterate their ideas. - **Software as a Service (saas):** The growing popularity of SaaS models, exemplified by Archy's approach, offers disruptive innovation opportunities for businesses seeking on-demand software solutions. ### Who This Affects Most - **Developer Tools:** The rise of universal interface platforms like Archy is shaping the developer tools industry, offering disruptive possibilities for faster product development and deployment. - **Application Platforms:** Startups focusing on core function-driven application platforms, such as Archy, are transforming the way developers test and share their ideas across different platforms. - **Software Licensing and Delivery:** The shift towards SaaS models, exemplified by Archy, is disrupting the traditional software licensing and delivery industry by providing easily accessible on-demand solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Agent Infrastructure Toolkits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/agent-infrastructure.md) - [Rapid Web Builders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/startupful.md) - [Smart Workplace Management Softwares](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/archie-hybrid-workplace-platform.md) - [Operations-Centric Digital Browsers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arc-browser.md) - [Mobile Internet Interfaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arc-mobile-browser.md) - [Unified App Development](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taurify.md) - [Interactive Demo Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/product-demos.md) - [Architectural Reference Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/architectural-resource.md) - [Customizable Internet Browsers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arc-internet.md)