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ASG-Remote Desktop vs Parallels Desktop

ASG-Remote Desktop

9 Ratings

Parallels Desktop

34 Ratings

ASG-Remote Desktop

9 Ratings
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Score 5.8 out of 101

Based on 9 reviews and ratings

Parallels Desktop

34 Ratings
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Score 8.4 out of 101

Based on 34 reviews and ratings

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ASG-Remote Desktop

Best for users that have many desktops or servers they need to login to. Great in my environment of multiple clients and the need for fast login and resolution of their issue. If you have a large infrastructure or multiple clients, this is a product you need!

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Parallels Desktop

My main use is running my Bootcamp partition in Parallels to use Windows-only BIM and 3D applications, while at the same time continuing to work in macOS (Office, Evernote, native-Mac BIM & 3D software). I takes a bit away from the native speed, so at times I reboot into Bootcamp to run them at full speed.If the models and documents are not too heavy, the ease of integration outweighs the performance loss. However, booting and loading heavy applications takes time, so I avoid running if at all possible.

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Feature Rating Comparison

Remote Administration

ASG-Remote Desktop
9.8
Parallels Desktop
9.1
File transfer
ASG-Remote Desktop
10.0
Parallels Desktop
9.4
Secure remote access with Smart Card authentication
ASG-Remote Desktop
10.0
Parallels Desktop
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Access to sleeping/powered-off computers
ASG-Remote Desktop
10.0
Parallels Desktop
10.0
Over-the-Internet remote session
ASG-Remote Desktop
10.0
Parallels Desktop
9.1
Remote management of servers & workstations
ASG-Remote Desktop
10.0
Parallels Desktop
10.0
Remote Active Directory® management
ASG-Remote Desktop
10.0
Parallels Desktop
9.0
Centralized management dashboard
ASG-Remote Desktop
8.5
Parallels Desktop
8.5
Session record
ASG-Remote Desktop
10.0
Parallels Desktop
10.0
Multi-platform remote control
ASG-Remote Desktop
10.0
Parallels Desktop
9.3
Screen sharing
ASG-Remote Desktop
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Parallels Desktop
7.3
Instant message
ASG-Remote Desktop
—
Parallels Desktop
10.0
Monitoring and Alerts
ASG-Remote Desktop
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Parallels Desktop
7.0

Pros

  • Organize remote desktop connections
  • Provide easy and fast connections
  • Backup and restore configurations

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  • Run the Bootcamp partition in a running macOS session.
  • Integrate in both directions: copy/paste text, open files in both directions, integrate the file system, to read and write files in either direction.
  • Using the same hardware and network connection.
  • Run Clickshare in a Windows session, when the Mac-version fails due to non-updated system firmware updates.

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Cons

  • Can be overly complicated at first, but you can add into the features as you build your organization skills

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  • The overall requirement to run this on older laptops is bit too high. If you are running with less than 8 GB ram, it slows down the system quite badly.
  • Installation is quite tricky.

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Usability

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Parallels Desktop8.0
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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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Implementation

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Parallels Desktop9.0
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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

ASG-Remote is very flexible and with so many options available it makes the configuration you want for your setup super simple. Other products do not offer the extra features for database and reporting. As well, it offers all the connection types you can possibly think of. The ability to automate tasks for regular servers and workstations is amazing!

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Not recommended for non-technical users but VMWare and Virtual Box are acceptable alternatives to these.

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Return on Investment

  • Simple use and easy to set up
  • Fast connections means faster service to your clients/users
  • Easy to share across other users for connections

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  • It has saved us money by having to buy less hardware
  • Gave our users flexibility and choice
  • Made us platform agnostic

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Pricing Details

ASG-Remote Desktop

General
Free Trial
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Free/Freemium Version
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Premium Consulting/Integration Services
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Entry-level set up fee?
No
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Parallels Desktop

General
Free Trial
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Free/Freemium Version
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Premium Consulting/Integration Services
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Entry-level set up fee?
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Additional Pricing Details
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