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Compare Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS) and Remote Desktop Services 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (43.9% of reviews)
Small-Business (33.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$324.00 Every Three Years
No pricing available
Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS)
Star Rating
(67)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (43.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$324.00 Every Three Years
Browse all 2 pricing plansRemote Desktop Services
Star Rating
(140)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (33.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Remote Desktop ServicesParallels Remote Application Server (RAS) vs Remote Desktop Services
When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found Remote Desktop Services easier to use, administer, and do business with overall. However, reviewers preferred the ease of set up with Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS).
- Reviewers felt that Remote Desktop Services meets the needs of their business better than Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS).
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that Remote Desktop Services is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of Remote Desktop Services over Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS).
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS)
Parallels RAS; 3-year subscription
$324.00
Every Three Years
Priced for teams of all sizes. Reduce your IT expenses by saving 10% with our 3 years license plan.
- Advanced access controls: Secures corporate data with a client group policy in the Parallels RAS Console. Centrally manages and controls access by user, group, or device.
- Multifactor authentication: Requires users to authentication access via two-factor or smart card authentication. Parallels RAS also integrates with third-party security solutions.
- Encryption protocols: Parallels RAS Secure Gateway supports SSL and FIPS 140-2 encryption, helping organizations adhere to data compliance policies such as PCI DSS, HIPAA, and GDPR.
Remote Desktop Services
No pricing availableFree Trial
Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS)
Free Trial is available
Remote Desktop Services
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.9
61
9.1
134
Ease of Use
8.7
61
9.1
134
Ease of Setup
9.0
14
8.9
40
Ease of Admin
8.8
13
8.9
39
Quality of Support
8.2
43
8.5
97
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
12
9.1
34
Product Direction (% positive)
7.7
60
8.2
132
Features by Category
Data Management
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User Features
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Modernization
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AI Performance Improvement - Application Server
Not enough data
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Agentic AI - Application Server
Not enough data
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Administration
Not enough data
8.8
53
Not enough data
8.5
49
Not enough data
8.5
50
Not enough data
8.4
42
Not enough data
8.4
44
Not enough data
8.0
47
Not enough data
8.9
54
Platform
Not enough data
9.1
50
Not enough data
8.0
35
Not enough data
8.7
51
Not enough data
9.0
56
Security
Not enough data
8.1
42
Not enough data
8.5
48
Not enough data
8.0
42
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS) and Remote Desktop Services share no categories
Unique Categories
Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS) is categorized as Application Server
Remote Desktop Services is categorized as Remote Desktop
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS)
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Remote Desktop Services
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
14.9%
Higher Education
10.4%
Computer Software
10.4%
Internet
9.0%
Retail
3.0%
Other
52.2%
Information Technology and Services
15.8%
Computer Software
10.8%
Computer Networking
7.9%
Computer & Network Security
6.5%
Non-Profit Organization Management
5.0%
Other
54.0%
Most Helpful Reviews
Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS)
Most Helpful Favorable Review
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.
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)
Remote Desktop Services
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Medical Practice
It private program making it confidential and safe to use.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
Limited scalability, no ability for imaging session hosts. Poor printing support.
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...
Verified User in Medical Practice
It private program making it confidential and safe to use.
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)
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
Limited scalability, no ability for imaging session hosts. Poor printing support.
Discussions
Why Parallels RAS?
1 comment
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
Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS) has no more discussions with answers
Remote Desktop Services has no discussions with answers
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