Nerdio vs Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS) comparison

Nerdio and Parallels are both solutions in the Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) category. Nerdio is ranked #12 with an average rating of 9.0, while Parallels is ranked #9 with an average rating of 8.0. Nerdio holds a 0.6% mindshare in VD, compared to Parallels’s 2.1% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Nerdio users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 96% of Parallels users who would recommend it.

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96% willing to recommend

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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between Nerdio and Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS) based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.

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Categories and Ranking

Nerdio

Ranking in Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)

12th

Average Rating

9.6

Reviews Sentiment

8.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

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)

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) category, the mindshare of Nerdio is 0.6%, down from 1.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS) is 2.1%, down from 2.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Makarand-Shrikhande

Sr. Architect at LTI - Larsen & Toubro Infotech

Have successfully deployed and managed virtual desktops with automation and flexibility

Nerdio is completely an automation platform offering auto-scaling and flexibility. It includes pre-prepared automation scripts available within Nerdio for management. I can deploy applications through the Nerdio Manager Console for remote app and MSIX app attach. The configurations are already created within the console. Nerdio works closely with Microsoft to incorporate new Microsoft releases simultaneously.

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JohanSkibdahl

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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We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"The solution is one hundred percent stable and very much straightforward."

"Nerdio is completely an automation platform offering auto-scaling and flexibility."

"The most valuable features of Nerdio are its automation capabilities, specifically the autoscale and auto-heal functionalities."

"The customer service from Nerdio is excellent, and I even know the CEO personally and have a positive experience, rating it nine out of ten."

"You have the opportunity to virtualize applications in different locations. Everything is in one pane or one window, which is quite good."

"Setup was straightforward. Our particular use case involved an Active Directory forest involving two data centers and three domains. User authentication against Active Directory was the easiest to set up and validate of any application installed in the last three years."

"It has allowed us to centralize the software location so we don't have to update the software client on 70 computers."

"It is a stable solution."

"The connection is compressed so we don't need a lot of resources to run it."

"The management capability from the RAS portal provides greater control than using pure MS inbuilt into RDS capabilities."

"It is robust. We have some 75 users using it and it doesn't lag. It's very speedy."

"We use Cloudpaging to package and deploy the vast majority of our applications to our standard Windows 10 desktops. With the use of Parallels integration into Software2 AppsAnywhere hub, this means we can use the same packages to deliver Windows applications to almost any device - Windows, mac OS, iOS, Android, Linux, Xbox One, PS4 - just by ticking a box."

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Cons

"The auto-heal functionality needs improvement."

"The auto-heal functionality needs improvement. Currently, the feature is limited because it only allows one heal condition and doesn't support multiple triggers."

"They should start providing the certifications on Nerdio for training and enhancements, mainly for the open community of IT."

"It would be great if there were more sophisticated GPO templates/options."

"It needs Windows scaling on Android/iOS devices. At present, the concept of delivering apps to Android and iOS devices is appealing, but the reality is the screen size on these devices is so small that, unless there is some scaling option, it is not really usable."

"A potential improvement could be reducing the dependency on Microsoft solutions for Parallels RAS."

"If the solution crashes, then all the customers connected through that agent, lose their session."

"A web-based management interface for administration and reporting would be nice, instead of needing to log into a remote server."

"We would like to be able to re-label the OTP (One Time Password) popup so our users can easily recognize that they are to put in their DUO code on that line. Most users see OTP and ask what that is."

"The customization of the web interface could possibly use some improvement. Little things, like being able to place a background image instead of just choosing from a palette of colors, would be nice."

"Since I've been here less than a year, I have had to upgrade the system three times. The first time was the major upgrade but they have upgraded twice since, and I think that's too many times in that time span."

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"It is inexpensive compared to one of its competitors."

"The pricing has always been competitive, and the new SPLA licensing model works great for our business and clients."

"I don't like the subscription model because it feels like I have to pay every month. If Parallels could go back to the professional license, it would be much better."

"It is not that high. It is in the medium range. Of course, it could be lower, but the price is not the issue."

"It justifies the price. In terms of licensing, initially when we got the product it was an unlimited licensing strategy. We knew would grow in the coming years. So initially, we took a plan which had no limit. After a year or so the strategy changed and we were being limited to 105 licenses, that was the minimum... If there was flexibility for increasing the number of licenses that would be great because you never know how much you are going to grow in the next year."

"Just compare it to Citrix and you will see the value in it."

"Pricing is a little steep."

"It is very affordable."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

16%

Computer Software Company

14%

Manufacturing Company

Healthcare Company

Computer Software Company

16%

Government

13%

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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Nerdio?

It is competitively priced in the market.

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What needs improvement with Nerdio?

They should start providing the certifications on Nerdio for training and enhancements, mainly for the open community of IT. It should not be restricted to partners only, yet available to everyone.

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What is your primary use case for Nerdio?

During the implementation and management stage, I use Nerdio Manager for enterprise for deploying and quickly rolling out virtual desktops to end users. Once I complete the production rollout, I st...

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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

Nerdio is the definitive solution for Microsoft Azure deployment, packaging, pricing, management, and optimization.

Nerdio for Azure empowers MSPs to build successful cloud practices in Azure, and we will do whatever it takes to help them succeed.

Nerdio

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

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