Evaluating Parallels RAS alternatives? See how TSplus compares in features, pricing, and value for your remote desktop needs.
How TSplus and Parallels RAS stack up across key categories
| Feature | TSplus Remote Access | Parallels RAS |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & Licensing | ||
| Entry Price | $180 (perpetual, 3 users) | $99/user/year |
| 25-User 3-Year Cost | $540 | $7,425 |
| Perpetual License | ✔ Yes | ✘ Subscription only |
| RDS CALs Required | ✔ Not required | ✘ Required |
| Core Features | ||
| HTML5 Web Access | ✔ Included | ✔ Included |
| Application Publishing | ✔ Included | ✔ Included |
| Full Desktop Sessions | ✔ Included | ✔ Included |
| Load Balancing | ✔ Built-in | ✔ Included |
| Universal Printing | ✔ Included | ✔ Included |
| VDI Support | Session-based | ✔ Full VDI |
| Azure AVD Integration | Not available | ✔ Included |
| Deployment & Management | ||
| Deployment Time | 15 minutes | Hours to days |
| Complexity | Simple | Moderate |
| Admin Interface | Intuitive GUI | RAS Console |
| Learning Curve | Minimal | Moderate |
| Security | ||
| SSL/TLS Encryption | ✔ Yes | ✔ Yes |
| Two-Factor Auth | ✔ Included | ✔ Included |
| Brute-Force Protection | ✔ Advanced Security | Basic |
Key reasons organizations are making the move
Perpetual licensing means you own TSplus forever. No more annual subscription fees eating into your budget.
TSplus doesn't require Microsoft RDS CALs, saving you $100-200 per user in additional licensing.
Get up and running in 15 minutes, not hours. Simple installation with no complex infrastructure.
Intuitive admin interface that doesn't require specialized training or certification.
Advanced Security add-on provides ransomware protection, brute-force defense, and geo-blocking.
Dedicated North American sales and support team in your time zone.
Common questions about switching from Parallels to TSplus
For most SMBs, TSplus offers better value than Parallels RAS. TSplus provides comparable remote desktop and application publishing features at significantly lower cost with perpetual licensing options. Parallels RAS may be preferred for organizations needing VDI or Azure Virtual Desktop integration.
TSplus is significantly cheaper than Parallels RAS. For 25 users over 3 years: TSplus costs $540 (perpetual) vs Parallels at $7,425 (subscription). That's a savings of nearly $7,000, or about 93% less.
Yes, migrating from Parallels RAS to TSplus is straightforward. TSplus installs in under 15 minutes on any Windows Server. Most organizations complete the transition in 1-2 days with minimal disruption to users.
TSplus is primarily a session-based solution, while Parallels offers full VDI capabilities. If you require dedicated virtual desktops per user, Parallels has an advantage. However, for most use cases involving application publishing and shared desktop sessions, TSplus provides equivalent functionality at lower cost.
Parallels RAS offers some features TSplus doesn't include: full VDI support, Azure Virtual Desktop integration, and Turbo.net container app publishing. However, these advanced features aren't needed by most SMBs, and TSplus provides all core remote access functionality at a fraction of the cost.
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