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Numecent Cloudpager vs Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS) comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jan 18, 2026

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

Categories and Ranking

Numecent Cloudpager
Ranking in Application Virtualization
6th
Average Rating
9.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Parallels Remote Applicatio...
Ranking in Application Virtualization
4th
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.5
Number of Reviews
25
Ranking in other categories
Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) (14th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2026, in the Application Virtualization category, the mindshare of Numecent Cloudpager is 10.1%, down from 15.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS) is 15.4%, down from 17.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Application Virtualization Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS)15.4%
Numecent Cloudpager10.1%
Other74.5%
Application Virtualization
 

Featured Reviews

it_user749919 - PeerSpot reviewer
Application Packager at a university with 1,001-5,000 employees
Being able to deploy applications which use drivers has allowed us to virtualise more applications than with other solutions
Isolation layering Driver virtualisation Licence management Usage tracking Plugin integration Being able to deploy applications which use drivers has allowed us to virtualise more applications than with other solutions. Self-service Portal. More than eight years. No. No. No, it scales very…
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

"Driver virtualisation"
"While it does not have a large market share, Numecent's Solution is a fantastic solution."
"It is robust. We have some 75 users using it and it doesn't lag. It's very speedy."
"We use Cloudpaging to package and deploy the vast majority of our applications to our standard Windows 10 desktops, and with the use of Parallels integration into the Software2 AppsAnywhere hub, this means we can use the same packages to deliver Windows applications to almost any device - Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Linux, Xbox One, PS4 - just by ticking a box."
"You have the opportunity to virtualize applications in different locations, and everything is in one pane or one window, which is quite good."
"It has allowed us to centralize the software location so we don't have to update the software client on 70 computers."
"Setup was straightforward. Our particular use case involved an Active Directory forest involving two data centers and three domains. User authentication against Active Directory was the easiest to set up and validate of any application installed in the last three years."
"Simplicity of the interface is a valuable feature."
"It has been much easier to manage and has provided us with faster performance than Citrix."
"It does everything we need it to do, it's stable; with the caveat that there is no perfect solution."
 

Cons

"Self-service Portal."
"Sometimes you need to understand how to use load balancing and the gateway in order to scale, which means the team may need some additional technical knowledge."
"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."
"I don't like the subscription model because it feels like I have to pay every month."
"Improvement is needed in performance monitoring of the client's endpoint, and automatic re-connection of the client in the event of circuit disruptions (this works well generally but can present challenges)."
"I would rate my experience with tech support as "middling" - difficult to open a ticket, and support is located on the opposite side of the world, so schedules don't mesh."
"Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS) is an expensive solution, and its pricing could be improved."
"It would be great if there were more sophisticated GPO templates/options."
"The product does not utilize SQL for reporting purposes. Also, it does not support some hypervisors similar to Citrix. These particular areas need improvement."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"It is very affordable."
"Parallels is a cost effective alternative to Citrix."
"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 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."
"Pricing is a little steep."
"The pricing has always been competitive, and the new SPLA licensing model works great for our business and clients."
"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."
"I don't like the subscription model because it feels like I have to pay every month. If Parallels could go back to the professional license, it would be much better."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
25%
Energy/Utilities Company
16%
Manufacturing Company
9%
University
8%
Computer Software Company
9%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Construction Company
7%
Financial Services Firm
6%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
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

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