Compare Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS) and VMware Horizon 
Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS) vs VMware Horizon
When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS) easier to use, set up, and administer. However, reviewers preferred doing business with VMware Horizon overall.
- Reviewers felt that Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS) meets the needs of their business better than VMware Horizon.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that VMware Horizon is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of VMware Horizon over Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS).
- Advanced access controls: Secures corporate data with a client group policy in the Parallels RAS Console. Centrally manages and controls access by user, group, or device.
- Multifactor authentication: Requires users to authentication access via two-factor or smart card authentication. Parallels RAS also integrates with third-party security solutions.
- Encryption protocols: Parallels RAS Secure Gateway supports SSL and FIPS 140-2 encryption, helping organizations adhere to data compliance policies such as PCI DSS, HIPAA, and GDPR.
It does what it needs to do: runs Windows on your Mac, without rebooting. It supports virtual hard disks, but also Boot camp (dual partition). It takes a fast Mac to make it usable. Since I upgraded my machine (retina Macbook Pro) it shines again. I mainly...
The software often leaves traces around that require manual cleanup. If you delete a virtualized guest system the integration with the host doesn't always cleanup desktop icons that it places there. Also, traversing the filesystem on the guest can...
VMware Horizon provides consistent user experience across all devices. VMware Horizon's performance is optimal for virtual desktops. Its security features provide further data protection.
Sometimes it takes multiple tries to log on to the system. Sometimes the system does not all my typing to be recognized and forces me to log off and log back on.
It does what it needs to do: runs Windows on your Mac, without rebooting. It supports virtual hard disks, but also Boot camp (dual partition). It takes a fast Mac to make it usable. Since I upgraded my machine (retina Macbook Pro) it shines again. I mainly...
VMware Horizon provides consistent user experience across all devices. VMware Horizon's performance is optimal for virtual desktops. Its security features provide further data protection.
The software often leaves traces around that require manual cleanup. If you delete a virtualized guest system the integration with the host doesn't always cleanup desktop icons that it places there. Also, traversing the filesystem on the guest can...
Sometimes it takes multiple tries to log on to the system. Sometimes the system does not all my typing to be recognized and forces me to log off and log back on.
