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Inuvika vs Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS) comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

Inuvika
Ranking in Application Virtualization
6th
Ranking in Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)
24th
Average Rating
10.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.7
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
Remote Access (45th), Desktop as a Service (DaaS) (8th)
Parallels Remote Applicatio...
Ranking in Application Virtualization
4th
Ranking in Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)
13th
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.5
Number of Reviews
25
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2026, in the Application Virtualization category, the mindshare of Inuvika is 13.0%, up from 7.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS) is 14.9%, down from 16.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Application Virtualization Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS)14.9%
Inuvika13.0%
Other72.1%
Application Virtualization
 

Featured Reviews

it_user573525 - PeerSpot reviewer
Infrastructure Engineer at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
Our need to virtualise Linux applications alongside Windows made the search pretty limited.
Our favourite features are: The ability to cross publish windows apps to linux and linux apps to windows. We have a lot of niche applications that we have never been able to virtualise that have had to sit on dedicated virtual machines for many years, and now all users can easily share them The administration console has to be one of the easiest we have used. Previously we were a Citrix house, its administration is very scattered having many different management consoles which could be confusing. With OVD everything is in a single console. It works on any device that supports HTML5, plus we can use the Enterprise Desktop Client on Windows/Mac/Linux and our growing number iOS and Android devices. As a BYOD company, we embrace software that makes administration easier It uses port 443. A lot of our workforce travel 80% of the time, so having a service that is ‘firewall friendly’ makes hotel/café/airport wifi much more accepting of a system like this, plus it’s all encrypted so we know our data is secure We can stop our staff using copy and paste – this is fantastic for us as we deal with sensitive information which must under no circumstance end up on the client device.
JohanSkibdahl - PeerSpot reviewer
CEO at Etcetera Networks
Secure access across devices with cost-effective seamless integration
One valuable feature is the ability to securely use a wide range of devices to access the company's infrastructure. The inclusion of all necessary components, such as load balancer and gateways, in a monthly fee is also beneficial. In terms of Parallels Desktop, the coherence mode that allows Mac and Windows applications to run seamlessly side by side is highly regarded.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"If anything, we are more efficient as a business now."
"The management capability from the RAS portal provides greater control than using pure MS inbuilt into RDS capabilities."
"Client compatibility with many systems makes it very versatile. The reporting that is included is awesome."
"It has a very affordable price and the highest capabilities."
"Ease of use in publishing apps and installing the agent; the interface is fairly intuitive after some tinkering, and although I inherited the app only two-thirds deployed, I was able to complete the deployment and service it over the last year without referring to any documentation."
"Maintenance of software versions has been greatly simplified, ensuring that all users are using the same version of applications."
"The most valuable feature is the ease with which you can publish applications to different groups of users, by integrating with Windows Active Directory."
"The most valuable feature is the HTML 5 Client, which makes it convenient to work from outside the office."
"The connection is compressed so we don't need a lot of resources to run it."
 

Cons

"The only thing I can see that OVD will need is additional scalability i.e. if we were going to expand to a larger implementation in excess of 1000 users."
"Opening a ticket should be available from the actual RAS console. It is cumbersome to go to a portal, hunt around for five minutes for a link to open a ticket, answer questions meant to direct you towards FAQs instead of live support, then fill out information (license #, version #, etc.) which could more easily be supplied by sending a ticket straight from the console with all of that information automatically specified."
"We have had significant, ongoing issues with printing."
"We have encountered stability issues at times. Some updates are not good and are followed by a new update soon after."
"We have been working with the Parallels team on some printing issues and are hopeful they will be resolved in the next patch release."
"From a seller's point of view, there are a lot of things that they could do better in the sales cycle."
"The product does not utilize SQL for reporting purposes. Also, it does not support some hypervisors similar to Citrix. These particular areas need improvement."
"A web-based management interface for administration and reporting would be nice, instead of needing to log into a remote server."
"HALB is not stable in our environment. When running two HALBs we have stability problems, so we use an active one and a passive for backup. Also, it would be nice to implement an upgrade of the environment without having to stop the servers. As it is, this must be done during off-hours."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"I recommend testing Parallels and comparing it to your needs. Compare the prices against what you are able to do with the product and its alternatives. Parallels is not a cheap product."
"It is very affordable."
"The pricing has always been competitive, and the new SPLA licensing model works great for our business and clients."
"Work with the vendor, as this is a fairly new product and they want use cases. Deals can be made."
"The product is not expensive. I rate its pricing a three or four out of ten."
"It justifies the price. In terms of licensing, initially when we got the product it was an unlimited licensing strategy. We knew would grow in the coming years. So initially, we took a plan which had no limit. After a year or so the strategy changed and we were being limited to 105 licenses, that was the minimum... If there was flexibility for increasing the number of licenses that would be great because you never know how much you are going to grow in the next year."
"It is not that high. It is in the medium range. Of course, it could be lower, but the price is not the issue."
"I think the new pricing is a little bit high. If the price was lower, we could use it for many more customers. If there was one improvement to be made to this product, it would be a small-business version, at a much lower price point."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
University
14%
Financial Services Firm
14%
Comms Service Provider
10%
Healthcare Company
10%
Computer Software Company
9%
Manufacturing Company
8%
University
7%
Government
6%
 

Company Size

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Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business15
Midsize Enterprise2
Large Enterprise10
 

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS)?
The pricing for Parallels RAS is straightforward with a monthly fee for a minimum of 15 licenses. For Parallels Desktop, it is a yearly cost of a couple of hundred euros. No additional fees for mai...
What needs improvement with Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS)?
A potential improvement could be reducing the dependency on Microsoft solutions for Parallels RAS. As for Parallels Desktop, there is nothing specific that needs improvement.
What is your primary use case for Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS)?
The primary use case of Parallels is to offer it to customers as a hosted service. I help them to migrate from other solutions like VMware to Parallels RAS. I recommend it to companies that prefer ...
 

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Sample Customers

Genomics England, Orange Telecom, Abeline Christian University, Univesité de Paris, Nambia University of Science and Technology, Belmont Abbey College, University of Exeter, Skema Business Schools, Benchmark Community Bank, Diners Club International, Appletree Medical Group, Canadian Health Systems, City of Marysville, Government of Kentucky, City of Windhoek, Hoburne Holidays
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