# Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS) vs Plesk Comparison | | Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS) | Plesk | |---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.2 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 68 | 277 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (43.3% of reviews) | Small-Business (75.3% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | $324.00 Every Three Years | $13.10 Per Year | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS) **Not enough data** ### Plesk Pros: - Ease of Use (34 reviews) - Customer Support (14 reviews) Cons: - Expensive (11 reviews) - Limitations (9 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS) | Plesk | |---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 8.9 (62 reviews) | 8.8 (210 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 8.7 (62 reviews) | 8.7 (214 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 9.1 (15 reviews) | 8.6 (132 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 8.8 (13 reviews) | 8.7 (133 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 8.2 (44 reviews) | 8.4 (196 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.8 (12 reviews) | 8.5 (122 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 7.7 (61 reviews) | 8.8 (202 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### 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 ### Plesk #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: Web Admin Edition VPS Price: $13.10 Per Year Description: Built for website and server administration Key Features: - 10 domains - WordPress Toolkit SE - Sitejet Builder [Browse all 6 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/plesk/pricing) #### Free Trial Yes --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Continuous Delivery | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS)** | N/A | N/A | | **Plesk** | 9.3/10 | 31 | #### Functionality | Feature | Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS) | Plesk | |---|---|---| | **Deployment-Ready Staging** | Not enough data | 9.4 (21 reviews) | | **Integration** | Not enough data | 9.2 (23 reviews) | | **Extensible** | Not enough data | 9.3 (22 reviews) | #### Management | Feature | Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS) | Plesk | |---|---|---| | **Processes and Workflow** | Not enough data | 9.2 (22 reviews) | | **Reporting** | Not enough data | 9.3 (22 reviews) | | **Automation** | Not enough data | 9.5 (23 reviews) | #### Agentic AI - Continuous Delivery | Feature | Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS) | Plesk | |---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### WebOps Platforms | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS)** | N/A | N/A | | **Plesk** | 8.9/10 | 64 | #### Functionality | Feature | Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS) | Plesk | |---|---|---| | **Developer Tools** | Not enough data | 8.9 (50 reviews) | | **Automation** | Not enough data | 8.9 (48 reviews) | | **Website Staging** | Not enough data | 8.9 (52 reviews) | #### Management | Feature | Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS) | Plesk | |---|---|---| | **Web Content Dedication** | Not enough data | 8.8 (50 reviews) | | **Website Hosting** | Not enough data | 9.5 (52 reviews) | | **Role-Based Permissions** | Not enough data | 9.1 (53 reviews) | #### Support | Feature | Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS) | Plesk | |---|---|---| | **CMS Variety** | Not enough data | 8.5 (49 reviews) | | **Multi-CMS Support** | Not enough data | 8.3 (46 reviews) | | **Compliance** | Not enough data | 8.8 (48 reviews) | ### Application Server | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS)** | N/A | N/A | | **Plesk** | 9.0/10 | 12 | #### Data Management | Feature | Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS) | Plesk | |---|---|---| | **Data Redundancy** | Not enough data | 8.3 (9 reviews) | | **Server Management** | Not enough data | 8.8 (12 reviews) | | **Version and Profile Support** | Not enough data | 8.3 (9 reviews) | | **Web-based frameworks** | Not enough data | 9.2 (10 reviews) | | **Data exchange** | Not enough data | 9.0 (7 reviews) | #### User Features | Feature | Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS) | Plesk | |---|---|---| | **Centralized offering** | Not enough data | 8.5 (8 reviews) | | **Security updates** | Not enough data | 9.6 (9 reviews) | | **Real-time visibility** | Not enough data | 9.8 (9 reviews) | #### Modernization | Feature | Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS) | Plesk | |---|---|---| | **Cloud deployment** | Not enough data | 9.2 (8 reviews) | | **Microservices development** | Not enough data | 8.8 (7 reviews) | | **On-premises support** | Not enough data | 8.6 (7 reviews) | | **Modular architecture** | Not enough data | 10.0 (6 reviews) | #### AI Performance Improvement - Application Server | Feature | Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS) | Plesk | |---|---|---| | **AI Application Scaling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Error Prediction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Intelligent Resource Forecasting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Anomaly Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Intrusion Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Application Server | Feature | Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS) | Plesk | |---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Reseller Hosting | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS)** | N/A | N/A | | **Plesk** | N/A | N/A | #### Customization | Feature | Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS) | Plesk | |---|---|---| | **Custom DNS name servers ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Self branding** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Bandwidth support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Flexible hosting plans** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Support | Feature | Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS) | Plesk | |---|---|---| | **Scalability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Backup and restoration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **cPanel Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Domain Reseller Account Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Fully Managed Service** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **IP Addresses Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Cloud Web Hosting | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS)** | N/A | N/A | | **Plesk** | N/A | N/A | #### Performance - Cloud Web Hosting | Feature | Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS) | Plesk | |---|---|---| | **Caching** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Intuitive Control Panel** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Opering System** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Server Redundancy** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Support - Cloud Web Hosting | Feature | Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS) | Plesk | |---|---|---| | **Free SSL** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Auto-scaling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Flexible Pricing - Cloud Web Hosting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Security - Cloud Web Hosting | Feature | Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS) | Plesk | |---|---|---| | **Compliance and Certifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Backup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Data Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### VPS Hosting Platforms | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS)** | N/A | N/A | | **Plesk** | 8.9/10 | 151 | #### Agentic AI - Virtual Private Servers (VPS) | Feature | Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS) | Plesk | |---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Hosting Management | Feature | Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS) | Plesk | |---|---|---| | **Storage Limits** | Not enough data | 9.0 (102 reviews) | | **Bandwidth Allowance** | Not enough data | 9.0 (102 reviews) | | **Email Hosting** | Not enough data | 8.7 (106 reviews) | | **Control Panel Integration** | Not enough data | 9.1 (109 reviews) | | **CMS Support** | Not enough data | 8.7 (99 reviews) | | **Web Framework Support** | Not enough data | 8.6 (100 reviews) | | **E-Commerce Integration** | Not enough data | 8.4 (91 reviews) | | **File Management** | Not enough data | 9.0 (110 reviews) | | **Database Support** | Not enough data | 9.0 (111 reviews) | | **Security Tools** | Not enough data | 8.6 (106 reviews) | ### Cloud Platform as a Service (PaaS) | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS)** | N/A | N/A | | **Plesk** | 8.6/10 | 117 | #### Development | Feature | Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS) | Plesk | |---|---|---| | **Application Deployment** | Not enough data | 8.5 (71 reviews) | | **Development Tools** | Not enough data | 8.6 (65 reviews) | | **Development Environment** | Not enough data | 8.4 (64 reviews) | | **Language Support** | Not enough data | 8.5 (66 reviews) | | **Testing** | Not enough data | 8.6 (70 reviews) | #### Database | Feature | Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS) | Plesk | |---|---|---| | **Database Management** | Not enough data | 8.9 (74 reviews) | | **Analytics** | Not enough data | 8.3 (67 reviews) | | **Auto Scaling** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Backup / Recovery** | Not enough data | 8.5 (74 reviews) | | **Storage** | Not enough data | 8.8 (71 reviews) | #### Infrastructure | Feature | Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS) | Plesk | |---|---|---| | **Networking** | Not enough data | 8.8 (63 reviews) | | **Virtual Machines** | Not enough data | 8.8 (60 reviews) | | **Security** | Not enough data | 9.0 (73 reviews) | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (1):** [Application Server Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/application-server) **Unique to Plesk (6):** [Continuous Delivery Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/continuous-delivery-tools), [Cloud Platform as a Service (PaaS) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-platform-as-a-service-paas), [Reseller Hosting Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/reseller-hosting), [VPS Hosting Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/vps-hosting-platforms), [Cloud Web Hosting Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-web-hosting), [WebOps Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/webops-platforms) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS) | Plesk | |---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 43.3% | 75.3% | | **Mid-Market** | 28.4% | 18.2% | | **Enterprise** | 28.4% | 6.5% | ### By Industry #### 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% #### Plesk - **Information Technology and Services:** 27.1% - **Computer Software:** 11.7% - **Internet:** 5.7% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 5.3% - **Computer & Network Security:** 5.3% - **Education Management:** 3.2% - **Design:** 2.0% - **Computer Networking:** 2.0% - **Professional Training & Coaching:** 2.0% - **Accounting:** 2.0% - **Other:** 33.6% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS) - [F5 NGINX](https://www.g2.com/products/f5-nginx/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (107 reviews) - [Apache HTTP Server Project](https://www.g2.com/products/apache-http-server-project/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (145 reviews) - [IBM WebSphere](https://www.g2.com/products/ibm-websphere/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (159 reviews) - 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[Cloudways](https://www.g2.com/products/cloudways/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (1118 reviews) - [DigitalOcean](https://www.g2.com/products/digitalocean/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (748 reviews) - [Jenkins](https://www.g2.com/products/jenkins/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (562 reviews) - [Hostwinds](https://www.g2.com/products/hostwinds/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (438 reviews) - [AWS Lambda](https://www.g2.com/products/aws-lambda/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1032 reviews) - [Kinsta](https://www.g2.com/products/kinsta/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (1454 reviews) - [Pantheon](https://www.g2.com/products/pantheon/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (723 reviews) - [Agentforce 360 Platform (formerly Salesforce Platform)](https://www.g2.com/products/agentforce-360-platform-formerly-salesforce-platform/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (4001 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### 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..." ### Plesk - Title: [Do You Offer Non-Profit And Educational Discounts?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/licensing-7ec190a2-2a58-4c31-a814-127c2073721b) — 2 comments, 1 upvote *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "We absolutely do – we love to support non-profits and academic institutions. If you’re eligible and interested, contact us so we can make sure you get the..." - Title: [What is the difference between cPanel and Plesk?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-the-difference-between-cpanel-and-plesk) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "cPanel and Plesk are two popular server control panels used to manage websites and servers. The main difference is that cPanel is exclusively designed for..." - Title: [What is Plesk Onyx?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-plesk-onyx) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Plesk Onyx is the latest major version of the Plesk server control panel, released in 2016. It includes improvements in terms of user interface, security,..." - Title: [What is Plesk used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-plesk-used-for) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "It is a reputed Control Panel for Windows & Linux Servers for Hosting management. " - Title: [Is it available free for developer?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/36020-is-it-available-free-for-developer) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "There are no free plans. You can get a 15 days trial." --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/parallels-remote-application-server-ras-vs-plesk)