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Parallels RAS alternatives

As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded Parallels RAS alternative is Omnissa Horizon (1.8 GPA).

Parallels RAS compared with 5 alternatives: Citrix DaaS, Omnissa Horizon, Cameyo, Apporto and Workspot.

Parallels RAS's current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site. None of the alternatives has a free plan.

Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

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At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
Parallels RASThis toolFree trialTrial onlyWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
Citrix DaaSPaidNoWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, Android
Omnissa HorizonPaidNomacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
CameyoPaidNoWeb
ApportoPaidNoWeb
WorkspotPaidNoWeb

How each one differs from Parallels RAS

  1. Citrix DaaS

    Virtual apps and desktops delivered from cloud or on-premises

    • Citrix DaaS lists no iOS app, which Parallels RAS has.
    • Citrix DaaS does not cover file sharing, which Parallels RAS does.

    Suits: Large organizations delivering managed Windows desktops and apps

    Citrix DaaS vs Parallels RASCitrix DaaS pricing and details

  2. Omnissa Horizon

    Virtual desktops and apps on-premises, in the cloud or hybrid

    • Omnissa Horizon lists no web app, which Parallels RAS has.
    • Omnissa Horizon does not cover file sharing, which Parallels RAS does.

    Suits: IT teams running VDI for large or regulated workforces

    Omnissa Horizon vs Parallels RASOmnissa Horizon pricing and details

  3. Cameyo

    Virtual app delivery that serves Windows apps as web apps

    • Cameyo lists no Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps, which Parallels RAS has.
    • Cameyo does not cover workflow automation, which Parallels RAS does.

    Suits: IT teams moving legacy Windows apps to a browser-first setup

    Cameyo vs Parallels RASCameyo pricing and details

  4. Apporto

    Browser-based virtual desktops and computer labs for work and schools

    • Apporto lists no Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps, which Parallels RAS has.
    • Apporto does not cover workflow automation and file sharing, which Parallels RAS does.

    Suits: Universities that want virtual computer labs reachable from any device

    Apporto vs Parallels RASApporto pricing and details

  5. Workspot

    Cloud-hosted virtual desktops and apps managed from one console

    • Workspot lists no Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps, which Parallels RAS has.
    • Workspot also covers dashboards.
    • Workspot does not cover workflow automation and file sharing, which Parallels RAS does.

    Suits: IT teams moving on-premises VDI to a cloud of their choice

    Workspot vs Parallels RASWorkspot pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Parallels RAS

  • Prices are not published; the vendor says licensing is based on concurrent users.
  • The 30-day trial is for evaluation, and a purchase goes through the vendor or a partner.
  • It is a platform for IT administrators, not a personal remote-access app.
  • You supply the hosting infrastructure, whether on-premises or in a cloud.
Parallels RAS pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Parallels RAS?

The alternatives to Parallels RAS in this directory are Citrix DaaS, Omnissa Horizon, Cameyo, Apporto and Workspot. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Parallels RAS.

Is there a free alternative to Parallels RAS?

None of the alternatives listed here has a free plan.

When were these prices checked?

Every listing on this page was checked on Nov 13, 2026, against the pages it cites. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.