# Citrix DaaS, VMWare Horizon DaaS vs Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS) Comparison

| | Citrix DaaS | VMWare Horizon DaaS | Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS) | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.1 out of 5 | 4.3 out of 5 | 4.2 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 546 | 26 | 68 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Enterprise (57.9% of reviews) | Mid-Market (53.8% of reviews) | Small-Business (43.3% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | $324.00 Every Three Years | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Citrix DaaS

Pros:
- Performance (4 reviews)
- Ease of Use (2 reviews)

Cons:
- Limited Compatibility (2 reviews)
- Audio Issues (1 reviews)

### VMWare Horizon DaaS

**Not enough data**

### Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS)

**Not enough data**

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Citrix DaaS | VMWare Horizon DaaS | Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS) | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.8 (422 reviews) | 8.8 (11 reviews) | 8.9 (62 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.5 (425 reviews) | 8.5 (11 reviews) | 8.7 (62 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.2 (124 reviews) | 7.3 (8 reviews) | 9.1 (15 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.2 (120 reviews) | 8.3 (7 reviews) | 8.8 (13 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.2 (364 reviews) | 7.7 (10 reviews) | 8.2 (44 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.6 (122 reviews) | 6.9 (7 reviews) | 8.8 (12 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 7.8 (405 reviews) | 7.4 (9 reviews) | 7.7 (61 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Citrix DaaS

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### VMWare Horizon DaaS

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS)

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Parallels RAS; 3-year subscription

Price: $324.00 Every Three Years

Description: Priced for teams of all sizes. Reduce your IT expenses by saving 10% with our 3 years license plan.

Key Features:
- 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. 

[Browse all 2 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/parallels-remote-application-server-ras/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Unified Workspaces

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Citrix DaaS** | N/A | N/A |
| **VMWare Horizon DaaS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS)** | N/A | N/A |

#### Login Options 

| Feature | Citrix DaaS | VMWare Horizon DaaS | Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS) | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Single Sign-On (SSO)** | 9.4 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Password Saver** | 8.4 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Productivity

| Feature | Citrix DaaS | VMWare Horizon DaaS | Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS) | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Email Client** | 8.4 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Split Screen** | 8.9 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Feed** | 8.3 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Virtual Assistant** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Analytics and Reporting** | 8.6 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Customization 

| Feature | Citrix DaaS | VMWare Horizon DaaS | Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS) | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Custom Workflows** | 8.7 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multiple Workspaces** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Custom Application Integration** | 9.0 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Unified Workspaces

| Feature | Citrix DaaS | VMWare Horizon DaaS | Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS) | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Citrix DaaS** | 9.1/10 | 71 |
| **VMWare Horizon DaaS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS)** | N/A | N/A |

#### Functionality

| Feature | Citrix DaaS | VMWare Horizon DaaS | Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS) | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Desktop Virtualization** | 9.3 (63 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Application Virtualization** | 9.2 (63 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Desktop Management

| Feature | Citrix DaaS | VMWare Horizon DaaS | Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS) | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Desktop Provisioning** | 9.2 (64 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Image Management** | 9.2 (61 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Load Balancing** | 8.8 (59 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Support

| Feature | Citrix DaaS | VMWare Horizon DaaS | Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS) | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Multi-Device Portability** | 8.9 (56 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | Citrix DaaS | VMWare Horizon DaaS | Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS) | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Two-Factor Authentication** | 9.1 (62 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Single Sign-On (SSO)** | 9.1 (57 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Encryption** | 8.9 (58 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Access Controls and Permissions** | 9.0 (61 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Application Server

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Citrix DaaS** | N/A | N/A |
| **VMWare Horizon DaaS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS)** | N/A | N/A |

#### Data Management

| Feature | Citrix DaaS | VMWare Horizon DaaS | Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS) | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Redundancy** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Server Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Version and Profile Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Web-based frameworks** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data exchange** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### User Features

| Feature | Citrix DaaS | VMWare Horizon DaaS | Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS) | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Centralized offering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security updates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-time visibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Modernization

| Feature | Citrix DaaS | VMWare Horizon DaaS | Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS) | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Cloud deployment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Microservices development** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **On-premises support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Modular architecture** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### AI Performance Improvement - Application Server

| Feature | Citrix DaaS | VMWare Horizon DaaS | Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS) | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Application Scaling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Error Prediction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Intelligent Resource Forecasting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Anomaly Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Intrusion Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Application Server

| Feature | Citrix DaaS | VMWare Horizon DaaS | Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS) | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Desktop as a Service (DaaS)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Citrix DaaS** | 8.6/10 | 79 |
| **VMWare Horizon DaaS** | 8.1/10 | 8 |
| **Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS)** | N/A | N/A |

#### Functionality

| Feature | Citrix DaaS | VMWare Horizon DaaS | Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS) | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Desktop Virtualization** | 9.0 (72 reviews) | 9.2 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Backend Hosting** | 8.5 (59 reviews) | 7.6 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Hybrid Desktop Hosting** | 8.5 (57 reviews) | 7.5 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Management

| Feature | Citrix DaaS | VMWare Horizon DaaS | Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS) | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Admin Console** | 8.7 (59 reviews) | 7.9 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Solution Integration** | 8.4 (58 reviews) | 8.1 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **OS Compatibility** | 8.6 (60 reviews) | 8.3 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Infrastructure Selection** | 8.8 (57 reviews) | 8.3 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Remote Desktop

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Citrix DaaS** | 8.6/10 | 34 |
| **VMWare Horizon DaaS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS)** | N/A | N/A |

#### Administration

| Feature | Citrix DaaS | VMWare Horizon DaaS | Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS) | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Usage Information** | 8.6 (29 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integrations** | 8.8 (30 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Diagnostics** | 8.3 (28 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Session Recording** | 8.9 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Session Transfer** | 8.6 (29 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Unattended Access** | 8.3 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **File Sharing** | 8.3 (30 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Citrix DaaS | VMWare Horizon DaaS | Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS) | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Cross-Platform Access** | 8.9 (29 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile Device Access** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Applications Management** | 9.0 (31 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Remote Device Control** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | Citrix DaaS | VMWare Horizon DaaS | Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS) | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Remote Wipe** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Device Management** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Device Enrollment** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories

**Unique to Citrix DaaS (4):** [Desktop as a Service (DaaS) Providers](https://www.g2.com/categories/desktop-as-a-service-daas), [Remote Desktop Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/remote-desktop), [Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/virtual-desktop-infrastructure-vdi), [Unified Workspaces Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/unified-workspaces)

**Unique to VMWare Horizon DaaS (1):** [Desktop as a Service (DaaS) Providers](https://www.g2.com/categories/desktop-as-a-service-daas)

**Unique to Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS) (1):** [Application Server Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/application-server)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Citrix DaaS | VMWare Horizon DaaS | Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS) | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 12.4% | 19.2% | 43.3% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 29.7% | 53.8% | 28.4% | 
| **Enterprise** | 57.9% | 26.9% | 28.4% | 

### By Industry

#### Citrix DaaS

- **Information Technology and Services:** 15.4%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 12.4%
- **Financial Services:** 6.0%
- **Higher Education:** 3.9%
- **Computer Software:** 3.5%
- **Insurance:** 3.5%
- **Telecommunications:** 3.3%
- **Banking:** 2.9%
- **Retail:** 2.5%
- **Medical Practice:** 2.3%
- **Other:** 44.4%

#### VMWare Horizon DaaS

- **Computer Software:** 26.9%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 23.1%
- **Government Administration:** 7.7%
- **Banking:** 7.7%
- **Telecommunications:** 3.8%
- **Professional Training & Coaching:** 3.8%
- **Medical Devices:** 3.8%
- **Legal Services:** 3.8%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 3.8%
- **Government Relations:** 3.8%
- **Other:** 11.5%

#### Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS)

- **Information Technology and Services:** 14.7%
- **Higher Education:** 10.3%
- **Computer Software:** 10.3%
- **Internet:** 8.8%
- **Government Administration:** 2.9%
- **Insurance:** 2.9%
- **Management Consulting:** 2.9%
- **Design:** 2.9%
- **Automotive:** 2.9%
- **Architecture & Planning:** 2.9%
- **Other:** 38.2%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Citrix DaaS

- [Inuvika OVD Enterprise](https://www.g2.com/products/inuvika-ovd-enterprise/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (19 reviews)
- [V2 Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/v2-cloud/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (247 reviews)
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### Alternatives to VMWare Horizon DaaS

- [Azure Virtual Desktop](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-azure-virtual-desktop/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (29 reviews)
- [BlackBerry UEM](https://www.g2.com/products/blackberry-uem/reviews) — 3.8/5 stars (376 reviews)
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- [V2 Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/v2-cloud/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (247 reviews)
- [Nerdio Manager](https://www.g2.com/products/nerdio-manager/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (233 reviews)
- [Amazon WorkSpaces](https://www.g2.com/products/amazon-workspaces/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (108 reviews)
- [Kasm Workspaces](https://www.g2.com/products/kasm-workspaces/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (49 reviews)
- [Neverinstall](https://www.g2.com/products/neverinstall-neverinstall/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (38 reviews)
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- [Cameyo](https://www.g2.com/products/cameyo/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (31 reviews)

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- [Apache HTTP Server Project](https://www.g2.com/products/apache-http-server-project/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (145 reviews)
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- [Fastly Content Delivery](https://www.g2.com/products/fastly-content-delivery/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (86 reviews)
- [Payara Server](https://www.g2.com/products/payara-server/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (84 reviews)
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## Top Discussions

### Citrix DaaS

- Title: [How do I install Citrix virtual apps and desktops?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-do-i-install-citrix-virtual-apps-and-desktops) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Component prerequisites are installed automatically See the Citrix StoreFront and the Citrix License Server documentation for their supported platforms and..."
- Title: [What is Citrix virtual apps and desktops?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-citrix-virtual-apps-and-desktops) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Citrix Virtual Apps is application virtualization software that delivers centrally-hosted Windows applications to local devices without the necessity of..."
- Title: [What is a virtual desktop used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-a-virtual-desktop-used-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "To access the clients system and network and other client applications remotely on your desktop sitting at home"
- Title: [Whether Citrix will bring offerings similar to AVD?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/whether-citrix-will-bring-offerings-similar-to-avd) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Are they even thinking that way? doubt that.... they are currently going through the acquisition and mostly going to take a stand for public cloud with all..."

### VMWare Horizon DaaS

No discussions available for this product.

### Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS)

- Title: [Why Parallels RAS?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/why-parallels-ras) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "It's a much simpler solution for RAS compared to others like Citrix that are complex, while fully featured, and require significant consulting and support..."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/citrix-citrix-daas-vs-vmware-horizon-daas-vs-parallels-remote-application-server-ras)