Citrix DaaS (formerly Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops, or XenDesktop) is a virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) and application virtualization solution from Citrix.
$375
Parallels RAS
Score 8.7 out of 10
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Parallels Remote Application Server (Parallels RAS, formerly 2X RAS), is application virtualization technology, billed as a solution to extend the life of legacy OS (like Windows XP) with its virtual desktop for any device.
Maltese company 2X Software developed the technology, but was acquired by Parallels (in Seattle, WA) in February, 2015 to extend their cross-platform support solutions.
$120
per year per user
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Chose Parallels Remote Application Server (Parallels RAS)
Citrix is a great products but very expensive. That's why we choose Parallels Remote Application Server (Parallels RAS). Citrix is a great products but very expensive. That's why we choose Parallels Remote Application Server (Parallels RAS). Citrix is a great products but very …
Chose Parallels Remote Application Server (Parallels RAS)
We evaluated Citrix as well as Parallels when we undertook this project, and our research concluded that not only was Parallels much easier to set up and use, but it was much more cost-effective.
Chose Parallels Remote Application Server (Parallels RAS)
I think it's a pretty easy comparison of the two. Citrix is more expensive and more complicated compared to Parallels Remote Application Server; however, Parallels Remote Application Server misses the nice audio plugins that Citrix has for teams, etc. Parallels Remote …
Chose Parallels Remote Application Server (Parallels RAS)
The cost of the two products is significantly different. Though Citrix has many advantages and features, the cost was a primary factor that helped us make that choice.
Chose Parallels Remote Application Server (Parallels RAS)
Parallels Remote Application Server is a cost-effective solution for Citrix and VMware products. It is also less complex to configure and manage. Offers similar connectivity options and integrates easily with 2FA authentication, for example from Google which is a free option.
Chose Parallels Remote Application Server (Parallels RAS)
The least prerequisites for RAS server compare to other solutions. Server configuration is totally based on user load. Licensing model is impressive. The most important factor for us was the support. Parallels Remote Application Server support is more than expected and all …
Chose Parallels Remote Application Server (Parallels RAS)
Parallel RAS is so much easier to install than Citrix. Doesn't require a NetScaler for external access. The customizing for the login page is so much simpler they anything we have used. The single console helps our helpdesk staff manage clients much easier.
Chose Parallels Remote Application Server (Parallels RAS)
Parallels Remote Application Server competes against Citrix on a one-for-one feature setlist. It provides many of the same services and capabilities. It is, overall, a simpler product to use and configure. It does not compete perfectly in the VDI space, as the Citrix offering …
Chose Parallels Remote Application Server (Parallels RAS)
Setting up and managing Parallels RAS is extremely quick and easy. Support in the form of manufacturer support is better. In general, support for resellers is better at Parallels and easier for resellers.
Chose Parallels Remote Application Server (Parallels RAS)
10 years ago we selected what was called 2X at that time, and is now Parallels, because it was much cheaper and easier to handle than Citrix Desktop. We have used it every day since although I believe the pricing nowadays is about the same. But we can't see any reason to change …
Chose Parallels Remote Application Server (Parallels RAS)
Citrix Virtual Apps is quite complicated and requires about 8-10 servers, almost all redundant and duplicated. It seems to also require someone that is certified to be on your staff in order just to understand the setup, install, monitoring, and use. Citrix does have great …
Chose Parallels Remote Application Server (Parallels RAS)
We used (and still use) Citrix Xen App for about twelve years, but when compared with RAS, which has been used for testing several times for around 5 years and is in production since the beginning of 2019, there are powerful but subtle differences that make RAS a better choice …