Various embodiments disclosed herein relate to stemmed and stemless humeral anchors, and implanting tools for use in shoulder arthroplasty procedures. For example, the humeral anchor can include a distal shaft portion, a proximal portion, and a metaphyseal portion connecting the distal shaft portion and the proximal portion. The distal shaft portion can include multiple apertures configured to receive a screw or one or more plugs. The proximal portion can include a stem face configured to be removably attached to an implanting tool or to couple to an anatomic insert or a reverse insert.