Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS) vs V2 Cloud comparison

Parallels and V2 Cloud are both solutions in the Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) category. Parallels is ranked #9 with an average rating of 8.0, while V2 Cloud is ranked #29. Parallels holds a 2.1% mindshare in VD, compared to V2 Cloud’s 0.1% mindshare. Additionally, 96% of Parallels users are willing to recommend the solution.

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Categories and Ranking

Parallels Remote Applicatio...

Ranking in Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)

9th

Average Rating

8.8

Reviews Sentiment

7.5

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Application Virtualization (4th)

V2 Cloud

Ranking in Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)

29th

Average Rating

0.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Desktop as a Service (DaaS) (7th)

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) category, the mindshare of Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS) is 2.1%, down from 2.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of V2 Cloud is 0.1%, up from 0.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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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.

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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company

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Government

13%

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS)?

The solution is powerful, and it has good speed and performance.

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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...

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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.

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Overview

ApplicationServer delivers applications, data and virtual desktops from a central location, providing continuous availability, resource-based load-balancing and complete network transparency.

Parallels

V2 Cloud makes it incredibly easy to deploy cloud-hosted virtual Windows desktops in less than a few clicks. Our fully managed virtual desktop solution provides small business owners and IT managers more time to focus on core business initiatives.

Our virtual cloud desktop service is cost-efficient, fast, and scalable. Unlike other popular offerings, V2 Cloud does not require in-depth training or certifications to deploy cloud desktops.

V2 Cloud

Sample Customers

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