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    Parallels RAS

    Score6.8 out of 10
    N/AParallels 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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    Parallels RAS
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    Parallels RAS
    Free Trial
    Yes
    Free/Freemium Version
    No
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    No
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup fee
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    Community Pulse
    Parallels RAS
    Considered Both Products
    Alludo
    Chose Parallels RAS
    Provides similar function to Microsoft Remote Desktop services, including administrative and user quality of life, ability to get support, at the cost of licensing of course.
    Incentivized
    Chose Parallels RAS
    We haven't evaluated it against anything else. It works well for us so there was no need to look elsewhere
    Incentivized
    Chose Parallels RAS
    Much easier to deploy, support and use. Far better support. Overall a superior experience.
    Incentivized
    Chose Parallels RAS
    Less expensive. Better support. Better documentation. It's easier to set up.
    Incentivized
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    Incentivized
    Chose Parallels RAS
    Parallels Remote Application Server (Parallels RAS) provided the most cost effective option for virtualizing applications.
    Incentivized
    Chose Parallels RAS
    We wanted to try out an alternative to VMware or Citrix.
    Incentivized
    Chose Parallels RAS
    Citrix has more bells and whistles within their product line, but we've actually been pleasantly surprised with the performance of Parallels Remote Application Server (Parallels RAS) vs our Citrix implementation. Citrix Netscaler has way more functionality than the Parallels …
    Incentivized
    Chose Parallels RAS
    it requires strong IT skills to manage the "behind the scene" engine. Parallels Remote Application Server (Parallels RAS) solved all that.
    Incentivized
    Chose Parallels RAS
    Parallels Remote Application Server (Parallels RAS) provides the finest end user experience while being cost-effective and reducing administrative and support man hours.
    Incentivized
    Chose Parallels RAS
    Better overall
    Incentivized
    Chose 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 …
    Incentivized
    Chose Parallels RAS
    easier to deploy and understand, quicker to deploy, easy for end users.
    Incentivized
    Chose Parallels RAS
    Parallels well developed product that receives product updates and features regularly. Parallels is also a cost effective solution compared to more prominent providers such as Citrix but won't have as many features.
    Incentivized
    Chose Parallels RAS
    Parallels Remote Application Server (Parallels RAS) stacks up against VMware Horizon and Citrix Workspace because it was much more cost effective and easier to install, configure and implement. Our decision to use Parallels RAS was because of using all features with one license …
    Incentivized
    Chose Parallels RAS
    In my experience, a much simpler solution, less expensive than citrix.
    Incentivized
    Chose Parallels RAS
    I have used but not admined similar products from VMware and seen demos from Cisco and I would not personally find any benefit in migrating away from our Parallels configuration to those platforms.
    Incentivized
    Chose Parallels RAS
    We used Microsoft RemoteApp prior to this. RAS is simpler and less expensive. Seems to perform better as well.
    Incentivized
    Chose Parallels RAS
    Cost:Parallels RAS is generally considered to be more cost-effective than Citrix, with a lower upfront investment and lower ongoing maintenance costs.
    Parallels RAS is generally more user-friendly than Citrix, with a simpler user interface and more intuitive navigation for both …
    Incentivized
    Chose Parallels RAS
    Better support and higher speed than competitors
    Incentivized
    Chose 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.
    Incentivized
    Chose Parallels RAS
    We have been a customer for 2x, at some point there is no going back.If the costs do not explode we stay with Parallels Remote Application Server.
    Incentivized
    Chose Parallels RAS
    Price is better for Parallels and Easier to install/roll out.
    Incentivized
    Chose Parallels RAS
    Parallels were much cheaper than all the other products we looked at, and licensing costs primarily were much more appropriate to our use cases. The overall lower complexity of RAS compared to the multitude of services and settings you're required to configure in Citrix was …
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    Would buy again
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    Delivers good value for the price
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    Happy with the feature set
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    Implementation went as expected
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    User Ratings
    Parallels RAS
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.9
    (151 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    8.8
    (21 ratings)
    Usability
    8.0
    (28 ratings)
    Availability
    9.1
    (4 ratings)
    Performance
    4.5
    (4 ratings)
    Support Rating
    8.6
    (129 ratings)
    Online Training
    7.3
    (2 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    8.2
    (10 ratings)
    Configurability
    7.3
    (4 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    4.5
    (3 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    7.3
    (3 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    9.1
    (4 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    9.1
    (4 ratings)