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Citrix DaaS
Citrix DaaS
(543)
4.1 out of 5
Citrix DaaS
By Citrix
Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS)
Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS)
(67)
4.2 out of 5
Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS)
By Corel Corporation
At a Glance
Citrix DaaS
Citrix DaaS
Star Rating
(543)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (58.1% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS)
Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS)
Star Rating
(67)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (43.9% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
$324.00 Every Three Years
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Citrix DaaS vs Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS)

When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS) easier to use, set up, and administer. Reviewers also preferred doing business with Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS) overall.

  • Reviewers felt that Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS) meets the needs of their business better than Citrix DaaS.
  • When comparing quality of ongoing product support, Citrix DaaS and Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS) provide similar levels of assistance.
  • When assessing product direction, Citrix DaaS and Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS) received similar ratings from our reviewers.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Citrix DaaS
No pricing available
Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS)
Parallels RAS; 3-year subscription
$324.00
Every Three Years
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Free Trial
Citrix DaaS
No trial information available
Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS)
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
419
8.9
61
Ease of Use
8.5
422
8.7
61
Ease of Setup
8.2
121
9.0
14
Ease of Admin
8.2
119
8.8
13
Quality of Support
8.2
362
8.2
43
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.6
121
8.8
12
Product Direction (% positive)
7.7
402
7.7
60
Features by Category
Unified WorkspacesHide 12 FeaturesShow 12 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Login Options
9.4
18
Not enough data
8.4
16
Not enough data
Productivity
8.4
15
Not enough data
8.9
15
Not enough data
8.3
17
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.6
14
Not enough data
Customization
8.7
17
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
9.0
17
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Unified Workspaces
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)Hide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features
9.1
71
Not enough data
Functionality
9.3
63
Not enough data
9.2
63
Not enough data
Desktop Management
9.2
64
Not enough data
9.2
61
Not enough data
8.8
59
Not enough data
Support
8.9
56
Not enough data
Security
9.1
62
Not enough data
9.1
57
Not enough data
8.9
58
Not enough data
9.0
61
Not enough data
Application ServerHide 24 FeaturesShow 24 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
User Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Modernization
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
AI Performance Improvement - Application Server
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Application Server
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Desktop as a Service (DaaS)Hide 7 FeaturesShow 7 Features
8.6
76
Not enough data
Functionality
9.0
69
Not enough data
8.5
57
Not enough data
8.5
55
Not enough data
Management
8.6
56
Not enough data
8.3
56
Not enough data
8.6
58
Not enough data
8.7
54
Not enough data
Remote DesktopHide 14 FeaturesShow 14 Features
8.6
33
Not enough data
Administration
8.6
28
Not enough data
8.9
29
Not enough data
8.3
27
Not enough data
8.9
26
Not enough data
8.5
28
Not enough data
8.4
26
Not enough data
8.3
29
Not enough data
Platform
8.9
28
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.0
30
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Security
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Citrix DaaS
Citrix DaaS
Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS)
Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS)
Citrix DaaS and Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS) share no categories
Unique Categories
Citrix DaaS
Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS)
Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS) is categorized as Application Server
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Citrix DaaS
Citrix DaaS
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
12.2%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
29.7%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
58.1%
Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS)
Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS)
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
43.9%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
27.3%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
28.8%
Reviewers' Industry
Citrix DaaS
Citrix DaaS
Information Technology and Services
15.5%
Hospital & Health Care
12.4%
Financial Services
6.0%
Higher Education
3.9%
Insurance
3.5%
Other
58.6%
Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS)
Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS)
Information Technology and Services
14.9%
Higher Education
10.4%
Computer Software
10.4%
Internet
9.0%
Retail
3.0%
Other
52.2%
Most Helpful Reviews
Citrix DaaS
Citrix DaaS
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Real Estate

I like best that it's friendly for users. Once you have your backend setup and running, all they have to do is sign in and there are their apps based on AD group memberships.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Computer Software

It's clunky. Once you have a certain number of Apps open it will say you can't open any more. The number of apps you can have open seem to change by the hour. I use dual screens and when I remove my laptop, any app opened through Citirx will crash. I have...

Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS)
Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS)
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Stefan B.
SB
Stefan B.
Verified User in Architecture & Planning

It does what it needs to do: runs Windows on your Mac, without rebooting. It supports virtual hard disks, but also Boot camp (dual partition). It takes a fast Mac to make it usable. Since I upgraded my machine (retina Macbook Pro) it shines again. I mainly...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Roxie K.
RK
Roxie K.
Verified User in Design

Some features do not work well/have glitches (example: sometimes the CD drive & USB drives will not work on the platform that I need)

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Discussions
Citrix DaaS
Citrix DaaS Discussions
What is Citrix virtual apps and desktops?
2 comments
Naveen A.
NA
Citrix Virtual Apps is application virtualization software that delivers centrally-hosted Windows applications to local devices without the necessity of...Read more
How do I install Citrix virtual apps and desktops?
2 comments
Hazrath AnsarMadeena S.
HS
Component prerequisites are installed automatically See the Citrix StoreFront and the Citrix License Server documentation for their supported platforms and...Read more
Whether Citrix will bring offerings similar to AVD?
1 comment
Suryakanta D.
SD
Are they even thinking that way? doubt that.... they are currently going through the acquisition and mostly going to take a stand for public cloud with all...Read more
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Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS)
Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS) Discussions
Why Parallels RAS?
1 comment
Funkycybermonkey C.
FC
It's a much simpler solution for RAS compared to others like Citrix that are complex, while fully featured, and require significant consulting and support...Read more
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