Azure Virtual Desktop vs. Parallels Secure Workspace

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Azure Virtual Desktop
Score 8.4 out of 10
N/A
Azure Virtual Desktops are a comprehensive desktop and app virtualization service running in the cloud.N/A
Parallels Secure Workspace
Score 9.9 out of 10
N/A
Parallels Secure Workspace (formerly Awingu) is a unified workspace that offers secure and audited access to company files and legacy, web and SaaS applications in a browser-based workspace, accessible via any browser, on any device. The solution is described by the vendor as non-intrusive, and it builds on top of the user's current architecture. It is deployed as a virtual appliance on all common hypervisors and will connect with standard protocols to your existing IT assets (e.g.…
$90
per year per user
Pricing
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Editions & Modules
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Named users subscription
$90
per year per user
Concurrent users subscription
$120
per year per user
Concurrent users perpetual
$250
one-time fee per user
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Azure Virtual DesktopParallels Secure Workspace
Free Trial
YesYes
Free/Freemium Version
NoYes
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeOptional
Additional DetailsAwingu can be deployed in your cloud of choice (on-prem, cloud or hybrid). Minimum order for named users is 50. Minimum order for concurrent users is 20. We have unique licensing models for M/CSPs!
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Features
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Remote Administration
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Azure Virtual Desktop
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Ratings
Parallels Secure Workspace
7.8
1 Ratings
1% below category average
File transfer00 Ratings6.01 Ratings
Over-the-Internet remote session00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Centralized management dashboard00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Session record00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
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User Ratings
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Likelihood to Recommend
7.1
(17 ratings)
8.0
(1 ratings)
Usability
8.0
(1 ratings)
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(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
Azure Virtual DesktopParallels Secure Workspace
Likelihood to Recommend
Microsoft
1. Overall we had excellent cost reduction after migrating from Citrix. We no longer need per-user CALs, and can scale our environment down to match usage. 2. Since the hosts are in Azure, Multi-session Windows 11 is fantastic. 3. Ability to Scale up to meet usage has saved us during several critical outages.
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Parallels
In situations where we didn't need to pass through local disks, we found Awingu to be a good fit. Especially the multiscreen options in an HTML5 browser are pretty unique to them. The extensive options to do MFA are also very user-friendly.
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Pros
Microsoft
  • Better computing power
  • Configurable System and as per team needs configuration can be added or removed at ease
  • Internet Connectivity within the cloud system is way better than our home / office internet connections
  • No heating issues on personal machines, leaving all the worry on actual data center machines
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Parallels
  • The most fully featured HTML "remote app" experience
  • Very extensive SSO / MFA support (for example : Azure AD)
  • Multitenant capability
  • Multiscreen capability
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Cons
Microsoft
  • While it is PaaS it would be nice to have some monitoring insights into some parts of the offering
  • Migrating user sessions from one host to another (to be able to downscale) would be awesome
  • It would be nice to have a more seamless deployment of FSLogix in a AVD Enviroment
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Parallels
  • Being only/mainly an HTML5 solution some resources can't be passed through (file shares)
  • Publishing apps to local desktops would be nicer if there was a "add to desktop" shortcut.
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Usability
Microsoft
Stability and latency complaints are common, but not experienced by all users. A drop in overall productivity can be seen in contributors who rely on a lot of copy-pasting for editing, so some such commands are not instantaneous. Set up is intuitive and the tool is simple enough. It was quick to adopt and stick to.
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Parallels
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Alternatives Considered
Microsoft
They are all part of my company's environment.
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Parallels
Awingu has more features in its HTML5 offering, which is the main advantage it has. Parallels RAS also has a local application which gives it some additional features (passing through drives)
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Return on Investment
Microsoft
  • Generally, Positive so far. From business objectives, we covered security, scalability and efficiency but implementing AVD.
  • User are able to work securely from anywhere and support hybrid model as well.
  • however, ongoing attention require to make sure you are not over sizing the host pools and cost remain in expected budget.
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Parallels
  • Users picked up the new way of using the CRM right away, no long process to migrate to the new system
  • Almost no support cases when switching to Awingu
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ScreenShots

Parallels Secure Workspace Screenshots

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