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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (67.8% of reviews)
Small-Business (65.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$99.99 1 seat Per Year
No pricing available
Parallels Desktop for Mac
Star Rating
(59)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (67.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$99.99 1 seat Per Year
Browse all 3 pricing plansScreenConnect
Star Rating
(488)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (65.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial is available
Learn more about ScreenConnectSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that ConnectWise ScreenConnect excels in remote control capabilities, with a score of 9.8, making it a preferred choice for those needing seamless access to remote devices. In contrast, Parallels Desktop for Mac scores lower in this area, indicating potential limitations in remote support functionality.
- Reviewers mention that ConnectWise ScreenConnect offers superior session recording features, rated at 9.1, which is crucial for businesses needing to maintain records of remote sessions. Meanwhile, Parallels Desktop for Mac has a slightly lower score of 8.4, suggesting it may not meet the same level of demand for session documentation.
- G2 users highlight the file sharing capabilities of Parallels Desktop for Mac, which received a score of 9.1, making it a strong contender for users who prioritize easy file transfers. However, ConnectWise ScreenConnect also performs well with a score of 8.7, indicating it is still a viable option for file sharing needs.
- Users on G2 report that ConnectWise ScreenConnect shines in unattended remote access with a score of 9.2, allowing for efficient support without requiring user intervention. In comparison, Parallels Desktop for Mac scores 8.5, which may limit its effectiveness in scenarios requiring unattended support.
- Reviewers mention that ConnectWise ScreenConnect has a robust user, role, and access management system, scoring 9.4, which is essential for businesses needing to control access levels. Parallels Desktop for Mac scores slightly lower at 8.5, indicating it may not offer the same level of granularity in user management.
- Users say that ConnectWise ScreenConnect provides excellent performance and reliability with a score of 9.4, which is critical for businesses that rely on consistent remote access. In contrast, Parallels Desktop for Mac has a score of 8.6, suggesting it may not perform as reliably under heavy usage.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Parallels Desktop for Mac
Parallels Desktop Business Edition
$99.99
1 seat Per Year
For Use in Work Settings
- Access Microsoft Office for Windows and Internet Explorer
- Run more than 200,000 Windows apps on your Mac without performance issues
- Develop and test across multiple OSs in a virtual machine for Mac
ScreenConnect
No pricing availableFree Trial
Parallels Desktop for Mac
Free Trial is available
ScreenConnect
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.9
49
9.3
402
Ease of Use
8.6
51
9.3
405
Ease of Setup
8.8
12
8.9
330
Ease of Admin
9.0
8
8.9
327
Quality of Support
8.4
38
8.8
345
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.3
6
9.1
312
Product Direction (% positive)
8.0
47
8.7
398
Features by Category
Communication
Not enough data
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Content Management
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Productivity Tools
Not enough data
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Administration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Presenter Tools
Not enough data
8.6
15
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.7
19
Not enough data
8.8
16
Conferencing Options
Not enough data
7.9
14
Not enough data
6.7
13
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Application Tools
Not enough data
8.1
13
Not enough data
8.6
16
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Agentic AI - Screen Sharing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Collaboration Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
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Meeting Coordination
Not enough data
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Software Type
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Agentic AI - Video Conferencing
Not enough data
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Administration
Not enough data
9.6
44
Not enough data
9.2
43
Not enough data
9.0
40
Not enough data
9.3
46
Not enough data
9.1
45
Not enough data
8.9
46
Maintenance
Not enough data
9.3
46
Not enough data
8.8
35
Communication
Not enough data
8.9
43
Not enough data
7.6
29
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.2
37
Security
Not enough data
8.8
31
Not enough data
8.8
36
Device Support
Not enough data
8.0
40
Not enough data
8.8
40
Not enough data
8.8
40
Performance
Not enough data
8.3
38
Remote Support - Remote Video Support
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
9.3
5
Content - Remote Video Support
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform - Remote Video Support
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
9.3
5
Administration
8.7
27
8.9
95
8.5
26
8.7
87
8.1
24
8.4
89
8.5
21
8.7
78
8.7
24
8.9
81
8.5
20
9.3
106
9.1
31
Feature Not Available
Platform
9.2
34
9.0
97
8.1
19
7.8
81
8.6
30
7.9
82
8.5
25
9.5
107
Security
8.6
18
Feature Not Available
8.8
25
9.0
89
8.5
23
Feature Not Available
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Parallels Desktop for Mac and ScreenConnect are categorized as Remote Desktop
Unique Categories
Parallels Desktop for Mac has no unique categories
ScreenConnect is categorized as Screen Sharing, Remote Support, Video Conferencing, and Remote Video Support
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Parallels Desktop for Mac
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
ScreenConnect
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
16.9%
Computer Software
8.5%
Marketing and Advertising
6.8%
Financial Services
6.8%
Non-Profit Organization Management
5.1%
Other
55.9%
Information Technology and Services
42.8%
Computer Software
6.0%
Computer & Network Security
5.8%
Computer Networking
3.9%
Hospital & Health Care
3.5%
Other
38.0%
Alternatives
Discussions
How does parallel desktop work on Mac?
1 Comment
CW
It runs as an application, like any other, but allows you to "install" other operating systems within Parallels as a virtual machine.Read more
Is parallels Free for Mac?
1 Comment
AP
No. There are two payment options - $80 one time purchase for the "Standard" version of Parallels, or $99/year for the "Business"/"Professional" version of...Read more
Parallels Desktop for Mac has no more discussions with answers
I would like to switch my current ScreenConnect installation to ConnectWise's Automate. Can I?
1 Comment
RD
Yes you can, you need to speak with your account executive.Read more
What does ConnectWise control do?
1 Comment
BF
It performs remote helpdesk, remote support and most of the LogmeIn Rescue type work Read more
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