Citrix DaaS Alternative:
Reduce Costs by up to 60%
- Eliminate complex IT infrastructure setups and reduce costs.
- Centrally manage and configure RDSH, VDI, and Azure Virtual Desktop.
- Enjoy an all-in-one solution with a single licensing model.
Considering Switching from Citrix DaaS?
Explore Parallels® RAS, a complete virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) solution that enables application and desktop delivery using the same administrative interface, license, and infrastructure.
Publish remote desktops and offer seamless application delivery by combining any number of hypervisors with Parallels RAS. Centrally and effectively manage your Microsoft RDS, Azure Virtual Desktop, and VDI installations.
| Features and Functionality | Parallels Remote Application Server | Citrix DaaS (formerly Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops) |
|---|---|---|
| Effortless application publishing | Yes | Limited |
| Pricing | Low | High |
| Straightforward licensing | Yes | No |
| Access to file and folders | Yes | Yes |
| Access to (virtual) published applications | Yes | Yes |
| Access to virtual desktops (VDI) | Yes | Yes |
| Native client for multiple OSes and mobile devices | Yes | Limited |
| Automated client configuration based on the user’s email address | Yes | Yes |
| Native client for multiple OSes and mobile devices | Yes | Limited |
Why Switch to Parallels RAS?
Easy to Deploy, Manage, and Maintain
Parallels RAS is easy to deploy, configure, and manage, reducing IT complexity for enterprises. IT infrastructure management and scalability is made simpler with Parallels RAS, because virtual desktop and application delivery can all be managed through a single pane of glass.
Smart wizards and automation tools save administrators from time-consuming and repetitive duties by presenting them with the most effective path to application delivery and simplifying complex administrative processes.
Single Licensing Model
A fully comprehensive set of features is accessible with the Parallels RAS single licensing approach. There is no need to compare several editions to see which best meets your company's demands. IT teams can manage the entire infrastructure, including on-premises, hybrid, and cloud deployments.
The license includes enterprise-range features:
- Load balancing
- Multi-cloud ready
- Monitoring and reporting
- Universal Printing
- Remote PC
- FIPS 140-2 encryption
- 24/7 customer support
Parallels RAS does not need third-party add-ons—cut costs by not paying for anything extra!
Integrate with Azure Virtual Desktop
Organizations can configure and administer Azure Virtual Desktop and other resources using the unified administration in Parallels RAS. Enterprises can easily make the shift to the cloud thanks to a central administration point that boosts the simplicity and flexibility of managing hybrid and multi-cloud deployments.
Parallels RAS assists businesses in deploying Azure Virtual Desktop with simple and user-friendly wizards to establish and manage workspaces, create individual or shared host pools, templates, and assign users to application groups.
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Parallels RAS: Latest Features
Amazon Web Services (AWS) as a Cloud Provider
By integrating with Amazon EC2, Parallels RAS increases the number of cloud computing service providers it supports. Use Parallels RAS templates to deploy and auto scale instances on demand, directly on the cloud, or via hybrid environments.
MSIX App Attach Integration
Enable secure work from any device using a simple, intuitive user interface and native gestures—swipe between applications and files, copy and paste, drag, and pinch to zoom. Open Parallels RAS in coherence mode and work seamlessly, as if you were using your local drive.
Let's Encrypt Certificate Management
Enhance user productivity and deliver a single workspace for users to access all the applications they need. Create a single access point to house apps from local PCs, on-premises servers, VDI, cloud solutions –such as Amazon Workspaces and Azure Virtual Desktop – intranets, and more. Simplify the user experience while easily managing any complexities with streamlined controls.
Parallels Client for Windows on ARM64
Quickly retrieve local files and folders, or open local applications (like MS Teams or Zoom) with redirection controls. Even scan or print to your local printer from any device with universal printing controls.
View FeaturesFurther Benefits of Parallels RAS
FSLogix Profile Container Integration
FSLogix Profile Container offers profile management capabilities and advantages for non-persistent environments, especially when used with Azure Virtual Desktop. Parallels RAS supports FSLogix Profile Container deployment and configuration directly from the Parallels RAS Console.
User Session Monitoring
Parallels RAS includes a complete set of built-in performance metrics to maintain optimized performance and an optimal user experience. The “UX Evaluator” metric and other advanced session details enable administrators to receive important information about user experience and working habits without needing end user intervention.
Automation and Autoscaling
Organizations can easily add servers and desktops to resource pools when there is demand for more resources or when businesses recruit new employees. There is no need to manually add new servers or gateways or reconfigure components such as the load balancer—Parallels RAS does it automatically.
Outstanding Mobile User Experience (UX)
Access desktop applications as if they were native apps on mobile devices. Increase productivity with support for iOS, iPadOS Android, and Chrome OS. To interact seamlessly with desktop applications, utilize native mobile-device gestures such as zoom in, tap to click, and more.
Monitoring and Reporting
A comprehensive overview of your infrastructure is provided by the Parallels RAS Monitoring and Reporting Engine, enabling planning or troubleshooting. Use hundreds of pre-configured reports that cover anything from applications to remote session activity to benefit from real-time monitoring. Help your team by preventing potential problems before they arise.
Universal Printing and Scanning
Any device, whether a desktop, thin client, iPad, iPhone, Android, Windows Phone, or HTML5 browser, can print and scan for end users. Universal Printing and Scanning is automatically configured—without the need for an IT administrator to take any additional action. Users can print and scan on all available printers and scanners without having to install a driver.
High Availability Load Balancing
High performance across enterprises is delivered by the auto-preconfigured and out-of-the-box load balancer, enabling gateways and servers to operate at high availability. While maximizing resources, Parallels RAS automatically configures the load requirements of IT infrastructures.
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The license includes enterprise-range features:
- Easy to deploy, manage, and maintain
- Excellent user experience across all devices
- Enhanced data security and compliance
- IT agility and cloud support
- Reduced total cost of ownership (TCO)