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Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS)
Parallels · Schaffhausen, Switzerland
What it is
Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS) delivers virtualized applications and desktops through a hybrid deployment model. It supports application virtualization and both desktop types, with profile management, identity integration, and GPU support. Client access is listed for Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS/iPadOS, Android, Chrome OS, and HTML5 browsers. The broader platform list also names Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android, and web. That mix gives organizations a range of ways to provide access across computer and mobile systems or through a browser. RAS is paid software and has no free plan. No price or billing term is listed, so prospective buyers will need to ask about cost. The product is headquartered in Schaffhausen, Switzerland. Its combination of application and desktop delivery, plus identity and profile capabilities, is relevant for organizations considering a hybrid setup.
For and against
For
- Supports application virtualization and both desktop types
- Includes profile management and identity integration
- GPU support is listed
- Clients include Chrome OS and HTML5 browser
Against
- Paid software with no free plan
The verdict
RAS brings application and desktop delivery together with management and identity capabilities in a hybrid model. Buyers should confirm pricing and assess whether its listed client platforms fit their users.
Who it suits
RAS may suit organizations seeking to deliver virtualized applications and desktops across multiple operating systems and browser clients. Its hybrid deployment model and identity and profile management features may also fit teams managing user access across environments.