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Parallels Client vs Windows App: catalog facts
Parallels Client	Windows App
Free The client is a free download; Parallels RAS itself is licensed to organisations…	Free The client is free; cloud desktop services it connects to are billed separately.
macOS	Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, Web
Opens published apps and desktops from Parallels RAS Uses the RDP protocol	One client for remote PCs, RDS and Microsoft cloud desktops Available on desktop, mobile and in the browser
Mainly useful with a Parallels RAS deployment Server side is a business product sold to organisations	Supported connection types differ between platforms Focused on Microsoft's remote desktop ecosystem
Downloadable app	Downloadable app, Web application
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
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 September 23, 2026

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