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Compare Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS) and VMware Horizon 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (43.9% of reviews)
Mid-Market (41.7% 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
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Star Rating
(112)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (41.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS) vs VMware Horizon
When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS) easier to use, set up, and administer. However, reviewers preferred doing business with VMware Horizon overall.
- Reviewers felt that Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS) meets the needs of their business better than VMware Horizon.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that VMware Horizon is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of VMware Horizon 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.
VMware Horizon
No pricing availableFree Trial
Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS)
Free Trial is available
VMware Horizon
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.9
61
8.8
94
Ease of Use
8.7
61
8.4
94
Ease of Setup
9.0
14
7.6
36
Ease of Admin
8.8
13
8.3
32
Quality of Support
8.2
43
8.4
83
Quality of Work
Not enough data
Not enough data
Responsiveness
Not enough data
Not enough data
Expertise of Team
Not enough data
Not enough data
Execution Ability
Not enough data
Not enough data
Communication Skills
Not enough data
Not enough data
Professionalism
Not enough data
Not enough data
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
12
8.9
30
Product Direction (% positive)
7.7
60
8.3
89
Features by Category
Planning
Not enough data
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Delivery
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Support
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Planning
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Delivery
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Functionality
Not enough data
9.3
28
Not enough data
9.0
26
Desktop Management
Not enough data
9.2
27
Not enough data
8.7
25
Not enough data
8.5
25
Support
Not enough data
8.7
26
Security
Not enough data
8.8
23
Not enough data
9.0
23
Not enough data
9.0
24
Not enough data
9.0
26
Data Management
Not enough data
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User Features
Not enough data
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Modernization
Not enough data
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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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Team Quality
Not enough data
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS) and VMware Horizon share no categories
Unique Categories
Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS) is categorized as Application Server
VMware Horizon is categorized as Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI), Software Developer Services, SEO Services, Content Writing Services, and User Experience (UX) Design Services
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS)
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
VMware Horizon
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
30.6%
Computer Software
10.2%
Telecommunications
6.5%
Hospital & Health Care
6.5%
Higher Education
6.5%
Other
39.8%
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)
VMware Horizon
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Yogesh M.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
VMware Horizon provides consistent user experience across all devices. VMware Horizon's performance is optimal for virtual desktops. Its security features provide further data protection.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Defense & Space
Locked in to the entire software suite of tools
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...
Yogesh M.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
VMware Horizon provides consistent user experience across all devices. VMware Horizon's performance is optimal for virtual desktops. Its security features provide further data protection.
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 Defense & Space
Locked in to the entire software suite of tools
Alternatives
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
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