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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (43.9% of reviews)
Small-Business (55.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$324.00 Every Three Years
$8.25 1 Concurrent Session Per Month
Parallels 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 plansRealVNC
Star Rating
(439)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (55.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$8.25 1 Concurrent Session Per Month
Browse all 4 pricing plansParallels Remote Application Server (RAS) vs RealVNC
When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found RealVNC easier to use and administer. Reviewers also felt that RealVNC was easier to do business with overall. However reviewers felt that the products are equally easy to set up.
- Reviewers felt that RealVNC meets the needs of their business better than Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS).
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that RealVNC is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of RealVNC over Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS).
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Parallels 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.
RealVNC
Essentials
$8.25
1 Concurrent Session Per Month
For individuals needing access to a handful of devices.
- Includes 3 managed devices
- 1 licensed user only
- Unlimited concurrent connections (to managed devices)
Free Trial
Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS)
Free Trial is available
RealVNC
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.9
61
9.3
372
Ease of Use
8.7
61
9.4
375
Ease of Setup
9.0
14
9.0
246
Ease of Admin
8.8
13
9.2
241
Quality of Support
8.2
43
9.1
283
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
12
9.3
233
Product Direction (% positive)
7.7
60
8.7
370
Features by Category
Administration
Not enough data
9.2
17
Not enough data
8.5
17
Not enough data
6.9
12
Not enough data
8.9
18
Not enough data
8.7
13
Not enough data
8.4
18
Maintenance
Not enough data
8.9
16
Not enough data
8.8
14
Communication
Not enough data
8.3
15
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Security
Not enough data
8.6
17
Not enough data
7.9
14
Device Support
Not enough data
8.5
12
Not enough data
8.7
15
Not enough data
8.9
15
Performance
Not enough data
6.7
13
Data Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
User Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Modernization
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
AI Performance Improvement - Application Server
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Application Server
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
8.8
145
Not enough data
8.4
118
Not enough data
8.3
115
Not enough data
7.8
56
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.1
151
Not enough data
8.7
146
Platform
Not enough data
9.3
156
Not enough data
9.2
96
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.5
181
Security
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS) and RealVNC share no categories
Unique Categories
Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS) is categorized as Application Server
RealVNC is categorized as Remote Desktop and Remote Support
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS)
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
RealVNC
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
14.9%
Higher Education
10.4%
Computer Software
10.4%
Internet
9.0%
Retail
3.0%
Other
52.2%
Information Technology and Services
12.5%
Computer Software
6.3%
Hospital & Health Care
3.4%
Accounting
2.9%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
2.6%
Other
72.4%
Discussions
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
Is there an easy way to transfer files between server and viewer computers. currently i use email.
3 Comments
PS
This functionality is built into the software. From the toolbar, click on the "Double Arrows" which is for File Transfers. Note that file transfer isn’t...Read more
How can I automatically start VNC Server on a Mac to enable remote login after restart?
3 Comments
JR
This has been driving me crazy since around when you posted this question originally. In case you never figured it out, or others find this post (it was the...Read more
?
2 Comments
LC
You can download a trial version for free, but to use the VNC server, you need to buy a license and register.Read more
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