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Parallels Client vs Citrix Workspace app: catalog facts
Parallels Client	Citrix Workspace app
Free The client is a free download; Parallels RAS itself is licensed to organisations…	Free The client is a free download; the Citrix services it connects to are licensed by the…
macOS	Windows
Opens published apps and desktops from Parallels RAS Uses the RDP protocol	Official client for Citrix virtual apps and desktops Regularly updated current releases
Mainly useful with a Parallels RAS deployment Server side is a business product sold to organisations	Only useful with an organization's Citrix environment Closed source
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License: Proprietary
Account needed	Not stated if an account is 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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