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Parallels Client vs Omnissa Horizon Client: catalog facts
Parallels Client	Omnissa Horizon Client
Free The client is a free download; Parallels RAS itself is licensed to organisations…	Paid Horizon 8 is licensed to organisations; end users get access to a desktop through their…
macOS	Windows
Opens published apps and desktops from Parallels RAS Uses the RDP protocol	Connects to virtual desktops and published apps Works with on-premises and hybrid cloud Horizon deployments
Mainly useful with a Parallels RAS deployment Server side is a business product sold to organisations	Only useful with an organisation's Horizon deployment Not a general remote desktop tool for personal computers
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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