Compare Kubernetes and Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS) 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (38.4% of reviews)
Small-Business (43.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
$324.00 Every Three Years
Kubernetes
Star Rating
(153)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (38.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about KubernetesParallels Remote Application Server (RAS)
Star Rating
(67)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (43.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
$324.00 Every Three Years
Browse all 2 pricing plansKubernetes vs Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS)
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 Kubernetes overall.
- Reviewers felt that Kubernetes meets the needs of their business better than Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS).
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that Kubernetes is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of Kubernetes over Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS).
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Kubernetes
No pricing availableParallels Remote Application Server (RAS)
Parallels RAS; 3-year subscription
$324.00
Every Three Years
Priced for teams of all sizes. Reduce your IT expenses by saving 10% with our 3 years license plan.
- 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.
Free Trial
Kubernetes
No trial information availableParallels Remote Application Server (RAS)
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.2
126
8.9
61
Ease of Use
7.9
134
8.7
61
Ease of Setup
7.4
88
9.0
14
Ease of Admin
8.0
71
8.8
13
Quality of Support
8.5
108
8.2
43
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
57
8.8
12
Product Direction (% positive)
9.7
122
7.7
60
Features by Category
Data Management
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User Features
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Modernization
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AI Performance Improvement - Application Server
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Agentic AI - Application Server
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Management
8.8
67
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Feature Not Available
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Feature Not Available
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Organization
9.1
65
Not enough data
9.0
69
Not enough data
9.6
70
Not enough data
Development
8.7
54
Not enough data
9.1
68
Not enough data
9.0
54
Not enough data
9.0
57
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Kubernetes and Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS) share no categories
Unique Categories
Kubernetes is categorized as Container Orchestration and Container Management
Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS) is categorized as Application Server
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Kubernetes
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS)
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
Computer Software
33.3%
Information Technology and Services
21.1%
Telecommunications
9.5%
Financial Services
4.8%
Banking
3.4%
Other
27.9%
Information Technology and Services
14.9%
Higher Education
10.4%
Computer Software
10.4%
Internet
9.0%
Government Administration
3.0%
Other
52.2%
Alternatives
Discussions
What are the main features of Kubernetes?
1 Comment
![Yiorgos [George] A.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Yiorgos [George] A.")
YA
- Container orchestration utilising available hardware or VMs, thus decreasing costs
- High Availability within a data center / availability zone
- Ability...Read more
What does Kubernetes do?
1 Comment
MG
Container orchestration and container management.
You can also configure properties on the basis of which scaling of pods will be done.
It makes your...Read more
Kubernetes has no more discussions with answers
Why Parallels RAS?
1 Comment
FC
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...Read more
Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS) has no more discussions with answers
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