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Oracle VDI vs Parallels Desktop comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

Oracle VDI
Ranking in Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)
17th
Average Rating
0.0
Number of Reviews
0
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Parallels Desktop
Ranking in Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)
8th
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 January 2026, in the Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) category, the mindshare of Oracle VDI is 1.2%, up from 0.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Parallels Desktop is 6.8%, down from 15.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Parallels Desktop6.8%
Oracle VDI1.2%
Other92.0%
Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)
 

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Payments Architect at Self Employed
A great platform to develop interoperable code on
The decision to transition away from Intel chips to their silicon. They are processing, and there are many examples. Instead of not having a product to use for a while, they have just released it now. However, if you're seeking a product that is industry-ready regularly or has plans to make it so, considering the upcoming changes, I recommend trying out Parallels Desktop in beta. When you're only dealing with Windows, we do much in the Windows version, but it is not improving the Windows operating system. If you're hosting a Windows platform or another version of the machine, the code will have limitations. Windows is not a walled garden, with no significant volatility or instability. Windows is quite versatile. I never encountered intrusive ads or unused features, which is quite good. Overall, I rate the solution an eight out of ten.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Government
12%
Performing Arts
12%
Comms Service Provider
10%
Energy/Utilities Company
10%
Computer Software Company
14%
Comms Service Provider
13%
University
10%
Manufacturing Company
9%
 

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