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Dell Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Services vs Parallels Desktop comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 5, 2024

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Categories and Ranking

Dell Virtual Desktop Infras...
Ranking in Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)
29th
Average Rating
0.0
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
Hosted Virtual Desktop Services (2nd)
Parallels Desktop
Ranking in Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)
6th
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2025, in the Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) category, the mindshare of Dell Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Services is 0.1%, up from 0.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Parallels Desktop is 14.3%, up from 7.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)
 

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it_user91356 - PeerSpot reviewer
It has a high CPU core count, but top-bin Xeons are pricey.
Here's a quick video review This is IT Pro's review: http://goo.gl/zehEbD Dual E5-2600 v3 Xeons, DDR4 memory and the best storage potential makes the PowerEdge T630 a highly versatile server. Capable of handling a wide range of workloads, it’s an ideal choice for SMBs looking for high expansion…
Grant-Donald - PeerSpot reviewer
It integrates seamlessly with macOS, but it's not compatible with VMware
Parallels Desktop does the same thing as VMware but for Apple users Parallels Desktop integrates seamlessly with macOS. It works better than VMware on Apple operating systems.  The biggest challenge is compatibility between VMware and Parallels because the two systems are incompatible. It can be…
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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company
14%
Comms Service Provider
13%
University
9%
Educational Organization
7%
 

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What do you like most about Parallels Desktop?
I like how, with Parallels, you can either boot into Mac or Windows to get better control over the resources of the laptops since you're sharing the resources in dual mode.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Parallels Desktop?
If you want the standard version, it is more expensive but more advanced. You get what you pay for. These products cost money, and the company has to make a profit.
What needs improvement with Parallels Desktop?
There may have been some issues with device drivers on my Mac. Similarly, there are some issues with transferring data from Parallels to the Mac.
 

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Dell Hosted Virtual Desktop Services
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Sample Customers

Royal Opera House, University of the Sciences, Noritz America, University of the Incarnate Word (UIW), Fulton County
Lytro, University of Washington, Slalom, Veeva Systems, Oklahoma Christian University
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