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description: Side-by-side comparison of Citrix DaaS vs Parallels Desktop for Mac. Learn about each of the product's price, benefits and disadvantages. Choose the best software for your business in Singapore.
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# Compare Citrix DaaS vs Parallels Desktop for Mac

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> Detailed comparison between Citrix DaaS and Parallels Desktop for Mac. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | Citrix DaaS | Parallels Desktop for Mac |
| **Overall rating** | 4.3/5 | 4.4/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 154 | 147 |
| **Starting Price** | US$10.00 | - |
| **Free Trial** | Yes | - |
| **Free Version** | No | No |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) | - |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, Chat | - |
| **Training** | - | - |

## Best for

### Citrix DaaS

Citrix serves all markets from SMB to Enterprise. Please note that for our cloud option you must have a minimum of 25 users in order to subscribe to the service.

### Parallels Desktop for Mac

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## Key features

### Citrix DaaS

- API
- Access Controls/Permissions
- Active Directory Integration
- Activity Dashboard
- Admin Console
- Alerts/Escalation
- Application Management
- Authentication
- Collaboration Tools
- Compliance Management
- Configuration Management
- DaaS
- Desktop Virtualization
- Desktop/Application Virtualization
- Disaster Recovery
- Filtering
- Monitoring
- Multi-Device Support
- Policy Management
- Remote Access/Control

### Parallels Desktop for Mac

- Configuration Management
- Desktop Virtualization

## Links

- [View Citrix DaaS Profile](https://www.capterra.com.sg/software/116275/xendesktop)
- [View Parallels Desktop for Mac Profile](https://www.capterra.com.sg/software/170006/parallels-desktop-for-mac)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.com.sg/compare/116275/170006/xendesktop/vs/parallels-desktop-for-mac)

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