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Omnissa Horizon Client vs Parallels Client: catalog facts
Omnissa Horizon Client	Parallels Client
Paid Horizon 8 is licensed to organisations; end users get access to a desktop through their…	Free The client is a free download; Parallels RAS itself is licensed to organisations…
Windows	macOS
Connects to virtual desktops and published apps Works with on-premises and hybrid cloud Horizon deployments	Opens published apps and desktops from Parallels RAS Uses the RDP protocol
Only useful with an organisation's Horizon deployment Not a general remote desktop tool for personal computers	Mainly useful with a Parallels RAS deployment Server side is a business product sold to organisations
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Account needed	Account needed
Needs internet	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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