Amazon WorkSpaces vs Parallels RAS
On the evidence we track, Amazon WorkSpaces leads this comparison with a composite score of 55/100. Scores are only directly comparable because these tools share a category; the full breakdown and every source is below.
Capabilities
Feature-by-feature on the axes that matter for virtual desktops vdi. “-” means undocumented, not absent.
What each one is
The product in its own terms, so the numbers below have context.
Amazon WorkSpaces
LeaderA fully managed Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) service that provides secure, cloud-based desktop environments for remote workers, contact center agents, developers, and other user types. Users can access their desktops across different regions with low-latency performance.
Parallels RAS
A platform that enables IT administrators to deploy and deliver Windows applications and virtual desktops to users across on-premises data centers, private clouds, and public cloud environments. Supports multiple hypervisors and cloud providers without vendor lock-in, and clients are available across Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, and web browsers.
Pricing
List pricing as published by each vendor, with the date we read it. Always verify at the source before you buy.
Parallels RAS
Pricing not documented yet.
Platform & deployment
Where each product runs and how it can be hosted. A dash means undocumented, not unsupported.
Integrations
What each product connects to. Counts come from the vendor's own integration directory where one exists.
Amazon WorkSpaces
LeaderNot documented yet.
Parallels RAS
- Azure Virtual Desktop
- Amazon Web Services
- VMware ESX
- Microsoft Hyper-V
- Nutanix
- Scale
- Proxmox
- Virtuozzo
- KVM
- Xen
- Microsoft Entra ID
- Okta
- Ping Identity
- FSLogix
- MSIX app attach
- Let's Encrypt
Comparison generated from independently-sourced facts. Every value links to its source and retrieval date. See the method.