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    Parallels Desktop for Mac

    Score8.6 out of 10
    N/AParallels® Desktop for Mac is used to run Windows on Intel or Apple silicon. Users can switch between Mac and Windows applications, while retaining the macOS appearance, or use the familiar Windows desktop aesthetic.

    $99.99

    per year

    Pricing
    AnyDeskParallels Desktop for Mac
    Editions & Modules
    Solo
    $22.90
    per month (billed annually) 1 licensed user with 3 login devices
    Standard
    $35.90
    per month (billed annually) 20 licensed users in a team
    Advanced
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    Enterprise
    Custom
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    Parallels Desktop Standard Edition
    $99.99
    per year
    Mac App Store
    $99.99
    per year
    Parallels Desktop Pro Edition
    $119.99
    per year
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    $149.99
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    AnyDeskParallels Desktop for Mac
    Free Trial
    YesYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    YesNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional DetailsAnyDesk is free for personal use and offers a limited set of features and support. Professional users need a license. Only the initiator of a session needs a license, participants are free.
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    Community Pulse
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    Would buy again
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    Delivers good value for the price
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    Delivers good value for the price
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    Happy with the feature set
    98%
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    98%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    39 Answers
    96%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    22 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    98%
    Implementation went as expected
    54 Answers
    96%
    Implementation went as expected
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    Features
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    Remote Administration
    Comparison of Remote Administration features of AnyDesk and Parallels Desktop for Mac
    Feature
    AnyDesk
    8.6
    61 Ratings
    9% above category average
    Parallels Desktop for Mac
    -
    Ratings
    Screen sharing9.459 Ratings00 Ratings
    File transfer9.360 Ratings00 Ratings
    Instant message8.753 Ratings00 Ratings
    Secure remote access with Smart Card authentication9.217 Ratings00 Ratings
    Access to sleeping/powered-off computers6.541 Ratings00 Ratings
    Over-the-Internet remote session9.157 Ratings00 Ratings
    Initiate remote control from mobile8.149 Ratings00 Ratings
    Remote management of servers & workstations8.846 Ratings00 Ratings
    Remote Active Directory® management8.436 Ratings00 Ratings
    Centralized management dashboard8.845 Ratings00 Ratings
    Session record8.950 Ratings00 Ratings
    Annotations7.643 Ratings00 Ratings
    Monitoring and Alerts8.331 Ratings00 Ratings
    Multi-platform remote control9.252 Ratings00 Ratings
    Application Virtualization
    Comparison of Application Virtualization features of AnyDesk and Parallels Desktop for Mac
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    -
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    Parallels Desktop for Mac
    9.1
    5 Ratings
    17% above category average
    Application support00 Ratings9.25 Ratings
    Ease of deployment00 Ratings9.35 Ratings
    Security00 Ratings8.85 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    AnyDeskParallels Desktop for Mac
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.1
    (61 ratings)
    8.8
    (35 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    9.8
    (5 ratings)
    9.8
    (5 ratings)
    Usability
    9.2
    (36 ratings)
    9.6
    (7 ratings)
    Support Rating
    8.5
    (14 ratings)
    9.0
    (8 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    10.0
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    Configurability
    8.0
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    User Testimonials
    AnyDeskParallels Desktop for Mac
    Likelihood to Recommend
    AnyDesk Software
    AnyDesk helps you recommend it to teams that need fast and reliable remote access without unnecessary overhead. We believe it is best for small or not-so-big teams who need to connect to remote devices while working from home or while traveling. It is also good for some occasional IT troubleshooting and unattended access.
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    Parallels
    Parallels is great for an end user that is primarily a macOS user, but occasionally needs Windows access to a specific application or service that is Windows only, or Windows primarily. It obviates the need for multiple desktop units or remote VMs where spin up time is an issue. It is not quite perfect due to the ARM version of Windows requirement, but that particular case is common to all ARM use of Windows.
    Incentivized
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    Pros
    AnyDesk Software
    • It allows you to troubleshoot and fix system issues remotely
    • It enables you to give online training and presentations to your team and record it for future use.
    • It enhances you remote support experience with advanced tools
    • It offers affordable remote support solution
    • It offers higher availability
    Incentivized
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    Parallels
    • The configurations & space allocations can be done on parallels.
    • It integrates very well with the Mac; copying/pasting and sharing files can be done between the two platforms - Windows/Mac.
    • It supports virtual machines, Touch-ID (which works on Mac and will work on Windows, too), and bridges the gap between two operating systems.
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    Cons
    AnyDesk Software
    • we should be able to connect from windows to iphone or ipad, it is now possible to connect to ipad or iphone. AnyDesk can work on this.
    • the field where we enter remote address should be more visible. New user cannot find where to enter the remote address that takes some time to connect. AnyDesk should change the placement of it.
    • If we can change the colour theme of the UI that will be an addon thing. when you daily use AnyDesk you get bored of the same UI.
    • Just like a Xmax UI. Any desk should constantly change somethings which makes the UI visually appealing.
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    Parallels
    • Having to buy a new upgrade whenever Apple updates the OS with its yearly releases seems a bit excessive.
    • The integration features between Windows and Mac are enabled by default, which can clutter both sides; I would rather it was not default.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    AnyDesk Software
    This is the best remote access tool to any pc/laptop/desktop. We can make sure that we are 24/7 monitored, connected and if any technical problem arises, there can be a solution remotely with the help of AnyDesk. As AnyDesk has a remote access tool, it is easy to show clients how to do simple technical tasks on their remote pc/laptop just by loggin in from abroad
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    Parallels
    Users are familiar with the application which will keep us going for a little while. However since we are seeing a decline for a need for the software, I wouldn't be surprised to find that this answer changes dramatically in the near future. We would probably keep it to some extent, but we would probably reduce our licensing count.
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    Usability
    AnyDesk Software
    AnyDesk is easy to use; all its functions are visible, and the buttons with icons are easy to identify. It is very intuitive to use; no prior training is needed for its use or configuration. The functions are designed to be basic and easy to use, and it doesn't matter what operating system you have; it is cross-platform, so it doesn't have many limitations. stem you have; it is cross-platform, so it doesn't have many limitations.
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    Parallels
    It has a good integration, including the connection of peripherals. Taking files back and forth works well and I can attach my Home drive as a network drive in Windows. There is even integration with iCloud and other macOS services. There are also a few different display modes which are useful and fleixible (coherence, windowed, full-screen with multiple screens)
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    Support Rating
    AnyDesk Software
    I didn't have any technical problems and I didn't suffer from bugs or errors. Customer service has improved a lot and I no longer need to leave the office to go to the user's computer. With AnyDesk I install and remove programs, printers, scanners, settings in general. Screen sharing is excellent and without delays. Overall, I recommend and approve AnyDesk.
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    Parallels
    The Parallels documentation and support websites are great. I have not had much use for them, but a cursory check shows richly documented features aimed at both the layperson and the power user or software developer. Their website is well-designed and information is easy to find, and their list of known issues as well as bugfixes on point releases is clear and transparent. They aren't trying to hide any of the limitations of their software, and seem to be regularly updating it to fix new bugs that arise with Mac OS X updates.
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    Implementation Rating
    AnyDesk Software
    Its easy to implement
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    Parallels
    The only advice I can provide is think about who is using the product and build the image based on the true needs of the user.
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    Alternatives Considered
    AnyDesk Software
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    Parallels
    Main two features that made the balance decission go to the Parallels Desktop were the possibility to pause the Windows partition easily (allowing to consume less resources in Mac and save battery) and the other one is the user interface feature called "Coherence" with allows you to show the Windows application windows as if they were native to the macOS, allowing for a better user experience.
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    Return on Investment
    AnyDesk Software
    • It helps us reduce in-person visits, saving time and money.
    • Being able to serve more than one client at a time is very profitable because, whereas before it was one agent per client in person, now that everything is online, productivity is multiplied
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    Parallels
    • Saves money on having to buy a Windows and MacBook, as the MacBook can run almost 99% of all Windows software and usually run it faster and share between your MacBook transparently.
    • Gives employers the most flexibility with regards to which OS to adopt across an enterprise
    • We are a media company and everyone uses Macs in our industry, Fortune 500 companies also use Windows and MS Project, Parallels gives you the most flexibility for almost all of these use cases
    • Improves efficiency as the MacBook Pro M3 systems are much faster than some of the fastest corporate issued Windows laptops. What takes me 3-10 seconds for a video export can take 5 minutes on a similar Windows laptop
    Incentivized
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    ScreenShots

    Parallels Desktop for Mac Screenshots

    Screenshot of Parallels Desktop running Windows applications, on a Mac.Screenshot of the ability to switch between operating systems without rebooting.Screenshot of Coherence Mode, which minimizes distraction.Screenshot of file sharing between Mac and Windows.Screenshot of application development and testing in Windows, Linux, and virtual macOS (Pro & Business Edition).Screenshot of license management in Parallels Desktop (Business Edition).