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 Remote Desktop Services | Score8.8 out of 10 | N/A | Remote Desktop Services from Microsoft is virtual desktop and remote user session technology. | N/A |
 Parallels RAS | Score6.8 out of 10 | N/A | 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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| Considered Both Products | | Chose Parallels RAS Parallels Remote Application Server has been easier and less expensive to implement for our clients than VMware Horizon and offers a better experience than Microsoft Remote Desktop Services. All three of these can accomplish similar end results, but when looking at the overall … Invited by TrustRadius (TR) on Vendor's Behalf A de minimis incentive was given to thank the reviewer for their time. The incentive was not used to bias or drive a particular response, nor was the incentive contingent on a positive endorsement. More Info Chose Parallels RAS Parallels is far superior to basic RDS and is comparable to Citrix at less cost and hassle. Invited by TrustRadius (TR) on Vendor's Behalf A de minimis incentive was given to thank the reviewer for their time. The incentive was not used to bias or drive a particular response, nor was the incentive contingent on a positive endorsement. More Info Chose Parallels RAS First and foremost, Parallels Remote Application Server is a game changer in price performance compared to Citrix. In addition, the security and flexibility compared to a traditional Microsoft RDS solution is night and day better both in terms of security and configuration … Invited by TrustRadius (TR) on Vendor's Behalf A de minimis incentive was given to thank the reviewer for their time. The incentive was not used to bias or drive a particular response, nor was the incentive contingent on a positive endorsement. More Info Chose Parallels RAS Set-up is many times faster especially for remote/external access. It takes hours with Parallels instead of the days it takes with other alternatives. Invited by TrustRadius (TR) on Vendor's Behalf A de minimis incentive was given to thank the reviewer for their time. The incentive was not used to bias or drive a particular response, nor was the incentive contingent on a positive endorsement. More Info |
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| Likelihood to Recommend | 9.3 | 8.9 |
| Likelihood to Renew | 6.0 | 8.8 |
| Usability | 6.6 | 8.0 |
| Availability | - | 9.1 |
| Performance | 5.0 | 4.5 |
| Support Rating | 3.0 | 8.6 |
| Online Training | - | 7.3 |
| Implementation Rating | - | 8.2 |
| Configurability | - | 7.3 |
| Ease of integration | 5.0 | 4.5 |
| Product Scalability | - | 7.3 |
| Vendor post-sale | - | 9.1 |
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