A standalone entity is something that has no dependencies; it can "stand alone". Standalone may also refer to the following topics:

• Standalone software is software that can be run without installation
• the standalone attribute in XML
• a standalone expansion pack for games
• a standalone installment in serial fiction is one that is unrelated or unnecessary to appreciate the main storyline
• a standalone protein domain in molecular biology is a protein domain that exists as a single domain, and as such are believed to perform a single function
• a standalone cupcake mold in baking does not need a pan to hold itself up