Name: Parallels Desktop for Mac
Brand: Parallels Desktop 19 for Mac
SKU: PDFM-SUB-ONL-1Y
Rating: 4.4 (1483 reviews)

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Secure and compliant

Zero Trust security and audited access to all data and business assets.

Cost-effective

Save up to 81% on licenses and TCO compared to other solutions.

Fast deployment

Get up and running from scratch with record-breaking speed.

Freedom of choice

Work from anywhere, on any device, via any web browser.

How is Parallels Secure Workspace being used by companies worldwide?

Secure VPN replacement

Don't rely on technology from the 90s for your organization's cybersecurity. Enable your business to adopt a Zero Trust strategy that makes secure authentication the default, encrypts all traffic, and eliminates local access to data.

Secure layer above RDP

The gateway translates RDP and xRDP streams into HTML5, making them available via the browser on any device, anywhere without the need for RDP agents on these devices. And it goes even further by adding security, aggregation, and collaboration features.

Intra-network gateway

This bridge between production and general-purpose networks eliminates the need for complex firewall rules and jump servers. It enables granular user-authentication controls and performs a protocol switch that adds an extra layer of security against threats migrating between networks via a single NAT entry.

Contractor access

No need to buy and manage hardware for temporary staff or contractors. No need to spend time installing complex agents or clients on devices that are not under your control. Let your contractors work with your applications, desktops, and shared files via browser on their own devices. with complete security.

Remote work and BYOD

Enable remote work via a unified, browser-based workspace that allows users to securely access their applications and files from anywhere, on any device (including unmanaged devices). No need for managed installations while ensuring both flexibility for employees and reduced IT management overhead.

All-in-one, feature-rich secure workspace

Secure and compliant

Built-in MFA

Parallels Secure Workspace offers built-in multi-factor authentication (MFA) supporting both TOTP and HOTP, compatible with apps like Microsoft and Google Authenticator. Integration with other commercial platforms is also available, and administrators can enforce MFA policies based on location or establish a 30-day browser trust.

Leverage identity providers (IdP)

Connect to external IdPs like Azure AD, Okta, or Google Identity through SAML or OpenID, leveraging the security services they offer, including MFA and geofencing.

Session recording

Record application sessions to monitor platform activities, aiding in troubleshooting and overseeing external contractor activities.

Built-in SSL encryption

Features an auto-renewing SSL certificate service.Using personal certificates is also an option.

Deep usage audit and anomaly detection

Monitor platform usage, track login activities, application usage, and file interactions, aiding in auditing and optimizing licensing costs.

Granular usage controls

Administrators can finely tune user or group rights, enabling or disabling features like printing, downloading, and session sharing to ensure a secure and compliant environment.

Context-aware (based on network)

Set specific geographic or IP-based safety zones for user access. Enforce MFA or restrict access entirely outside of these zones— ideal for sensitive data protection.

SIEM support

Integrate with SIEM platforms like Splunk or Elastic Search, facilitating consolidated monitoring dashboards by forwarding usage audit data.

Aggregate everything

Windows or Linux apps and desktops

Access legacy Windows or Linux applications and desktops through a browser-based workspace using the "Remote Desktop Protocol" (RDP). Works on any device without any installations.

SaaS (via Single-Sign On)

Connects out-of-the-box with popular SaaS platforms like Office 365 and G Suite. Integration with external Identity Providers such as Okta and Azure Active Directory extends Single-Sign-On to thousands of SaaS applications, including Microsoft Teams.

Web applications

Securely access internal websites and applications using a reverse proxy feature.

File servers (cloud or classic)

Access shared drives, SharePoint, and Office 365 OneDrive through a web-based file manager. Parallels Secure Workspace provides a unified view across all drives and supports common file operations, drag-and-drop, sharing, and navigation.

Single Sign-On experience

After initial authentication, users can access connected applications, desktops, or file servers without re-entering their credentials.

Rich HTML5 experience

Any browser on any device using any OS

Access your workspace via any browser (e.g., Chrome, Safari, Firefox) on any device, from Apple MacBooks to Windows PCs. Or even a Tesla car computer. No installation required.

Proprietary RDP to HTML5 technology

Utilizes in-house RDP to HTML5 technology, connecting seamlessly with RDP backends for secure, high-performance HTML5 access.

Personalized workspaces

End users can optimize productivity by customizing their workspace, choosing favorite apps and bookmarked files, with options for all levels of technology proficiency.

Smartcard support

Offers Smartcard support in any HTML5 session across browsers using a unique Remote Application Helper.

Supports multiple screens

Supports working across multiple monitors (up to 16) or opening different apps in separate browser tabs, all without local installations.

In-app notifications

Receive alerts for activities in background app sessions, akin to system tray notifications.

Virtual printing

Eliminate the need for backend printer drivers with options for both office network printers and a hassle-free Virtual Printer for remote access.

File and app sharing

Built-in app session sharing

Incorporate collaboration in connected applications, allowing live sharing of sessions or co-working within an app. For instance, collaborate in real-time on a PowerPoint or share a software session for support. Control this feature for individual users or groups of users.

Built-in file sharing

Easily share documents from the Parallels Secure Workspace file browser. Share a unique URL to either internal or external stakeholders via email or Instant Messaging. Set and manage permission rights with each document — preview (read only), download, and/or set the document expiration date.

Trusted by companies of all shapes and sizes

Check out our customer stories!

Exmar

Belgian gas transport company switches from Citrix resulting in an 80% reduction of their infrastructure footprint

UDLAP

Mexican university enables remote access to their computer rooms for its 15,000 students and staff

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What customers are saying about Parallels Secure Workspace

"Parallels Secure Workspace is very straightforward and easy to roll out. This was the driver to make the move from Citrix to Parallels Secure Workspace."

David De Roock
IT Director, Exmar NV

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"Parallels Secure Workspace makes us feel comfortable about what happens to our data, and vice versa. Because Parallels Secure Workspace works 100% through the browser, I know that I can make Parallels Secure Workspace available to everyone, without fearing that my environment will be contaminated by what might be on the user’s device."

Peter Lemmens
IT Manager, Boeckmans

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"Because of the granular user access management capabilities, we can tune very specifically which users get access to which data/programs, and exactly what they are allowed to do with it. Everything is also audited, so we know in time if something goes wrong."

Carlo Grauwels
COE Lead Digital Workplace, Telenet

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"An important thing we considered was the security architecture. Simply put, Parallels Secure Workspace is easy to use and protects the university network without compromising service to students. And, of course, we also considered it a solution with a better cost-benefit ratio than counterparts available in the market."

Raul Gonzalez Lopez
Manager of IT Services, UDLAP

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"Parallels Secure Workspace not only offers flexibility and mobility for remote work but also reduces the need for in-person tech support, further saving time and costs."

Dolors Mendoza Hugas
IT Technician, Malgrat de Mar

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Simple, non-intrusive architecture

Parallels Secure Workspace integrates with your company's existing architecture, and is deployable on various hypervisors in private, public, or hybrid cloud setups. It also integrates with your Active Directory (or LDAP, or external IdP) and servers running Microsoft RDP. Web applications and traditional file systems can be linked, including cloud storage like OneDrive. Users can access everything through Parallels Secure Workspace in a browser without any installation.

Simple gateway architecture

Virtual appliance uses standard protocols (e.g., RDP, CIFS) to communicate to the backend, it's easy to setup and manage
Aggregates legacy RDP Apps and desktops, file servers, websites and SaaS

Lightweight and any cloud

Virtual Appliance can run on as little as 1 Linux VM for up to 500 concurrent app sessions
Available for all main hypervisors and public clouds
All features run from the same product

Open architecture

Easy to connect and leverage external services out of the box (e.g., MFA, printing, auto provisioning, etc.)
Use the Open API for automation

Multi-tenant by design

Service provider-ready with built-in multi-tenancy, even from one single VM deployment
Stackable architecture — just add VM's when more users are needed

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All-in-one, transparent licensing model

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Simple licensing. No hidden fees.

Named users subscription

Per named user, per year.

Paid annually, upfront
Maintenance and supportincluded
Minimum order 50 named users ()
Additional users per 5 named users ()

Concurrent users subscription

Per concurrent user, per year.

Paid annually, upfront
Maintenance and supportincluded
Minimum order 20 licenses ()
Additional users per 5 licenses ()

Concurrent users perpetual

Per concurrent user, lifetime.

Paid once
Maintenance and supportincluded for year 1
per year as of year 2
Minimum order 20 licenses ()
Additional users per 5 licenses ()

Three ways to try out Parallels Secure Workspace for free, right now!

Demo account

Instant 14-day access to our demo environment, running on our servers with a variety of preconfigured applications, desktops and files.

Free pilot

Set up your own Parallels Secure Workspace environment with your own applications and files for two concurrent users, up to 14 days.

All-in-one on Azure

Deploy an Parallels Secure Workspace appliance on the Microsoft Azure platform, together with a complete Windows back end infrastructure.

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Parallels Secure Workspace

Secure and compliant

Cost-effective

Fast deployment

Freedom of choice

How is Parallels Secure Workspace being used by companies worldwide?

Secure VPN replacement

Secure layer above RDP

Intra-network gateway

Contractor access

Remote work and BYOD

All-in-one, feature-rich secure workspace

Secure and compliant

Aggregate everything

Rich HTML5 experience

File and app sharing

Trusted by companies of all shapes and sizes

Government

Healthcare

MSPs

ISVs

Check out our customer stories!

Exmar

UDLAP

What customers are saying about Parallels Secure Workspace

Simple, non-intrusive architecture

Simple gateway architecture

Lightweight and any cloud

Open architecture

Multi-tenant by design

Trusted by our technology partners

All-in-one, transparent licensing model

Simple licensing. No hidden fees.

Three ways to try out Parallels Secure Workspace for free, right now!

Demo account

Free pilot

All-in-one on Azure