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TruGrid SecureRDP is a simpler and more secure alternative to Parallels RAS, offering Zero Trust remote access with no SQL servers, no open firewall ports, and no multi-server infrastructure. TruGrid enables fast, cloud-managed authentication with built-in MFA and a lightweight, single-server deployment—making it easier for MSPs and IT teams to deliver secure remote access at scale.
The comparison below highlights the major differences between TruGrid SecureRDP and Parallels RAS across implementation, licensing, security, and user experience. TruGrid simplifies remote access by removing infrastructure layers, reducing overhead, and strengthening security by default.
| Benefits | TruGrid SecureRDP | Parallels RAS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Implementation & Licensing | |||
| 1 | Free Product Implementation & Support Free product installation & support for all customers | Yes Implementation takes less than 1 day | No live onboarding Implementation takes days up to weeks |
| 2 | Licensing Model TruGrid licensing is very straightforward and includes all features | 20-User Minimum TruGrid licenses is per named user per month Annual discounted licenses available | 15-User Minimum Concurrent user model |
| 3 | Partner Use Licenses TruGrid Partners get free internal-use licenses and software downloads | TruGrid includes Free Internal Use licenses for Partners | Partner, trial, and NFR licenses available |
| 4 | SQL Database Requirement Required for storing config and session info | Not Needed | Optional — Required only for advanced HA & auditing |
| 5 | Unified Management Console Simplifies and automates deployments and multi-tenant implementations | TruGrid Web | Web & Desktop console |
| 6 | Microsoft Azure Integration Enables use of Azure Active Directory for published resources | Yes | Yes |
| 7 | Hypervisor Agnostic Permits virtual Windows resources to be deployed on any hypervisor | Yes | Yes |
| 8 | Broker Load-Balancing Automatically load-balance users across resource brokers | Yes | Yes |
| 9 | Server-based Virtual Desktops (RDSH) Multi-user virtual desktops for flexibility and mobility | Yes | Yes |
| 10 | VDI (Dedicated) Desktop OS (Windows 10/11) hosted anywhere and securely delivered on-demand | Yes | Yes |
| 11 | VDI (Pooled) Desktop OS hosted anywhere, delivered on-demand | Yes | Yes |
| 12 | vGPU Support Enables GPU for rich graphics and demanding computation | Yes via Windows Discrete Device Assignment (DDA) | Yes |
| 13 | Any device access Universal client works with desktops, laptops, tablets, smartphones | TruGrid Connector for Web, Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Chromebook | Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Linux, Chromebook, HTML5 |
| 14 | Remote Access to Non-AD Machines Securely remote access for PCs/VMs not in Active Directory | Yes via TruGrid Secure Connect | Yes |
| Security | |||
| 1 | Secure by Default – Firewall Protection Provide secure remote access to Desktops and Apps without open firewall ports or exposure | Yes (Any Cloud) | Requires inbound NAT/firewall ports for on-prem |
| 2 | Secure by Default – Cloud Authentication Authentication handled by cloud before resource access | Yes (Any Cloud) | External providers supported |
| 3 | Secure by Default – MFA Multifactor authentication for all users, built-in and required | Always on, mandatory | Supported |
| 4 | Geo-blocking Ability to restrict access by location/country | Yes | Yes |
| 5 | Role-based Admin Delegation Allows granular delegation of admin tasks | Yes | Yes |
| 6 | Session Logging & Audit Tracks logins and admin actions | Yes | Yes |
| 7 | Health Monitoring Monitors and reports critical session/service health | Yes | Yes |
| 8 | Security Policies Restrict copy/paste, printers, drive mapping | Yes | Yes |
| 9 | Application Proxy/No VPN Needed Secure access without a VPN | Yes | Yes |
| 10 | Federated Active Directory SSO for client/tenant and simplified account management | Yes | Yes |
| 11 | Credential Guard Compliant Reduces risk of credential theft attacks | Yes | Yes |
| Printing, Profile Management, and Other Features | |||
| 1 | Universal Printing Print to any printer from remote resource | Microsoft RDS Universal Printing | Parallels Universal Printing |
| 2 | Device Redirection Redirect local printers, USB devices | Yes | Yes |
| 3 | Profile Management Persistent personalization and user settings | Microsoft FSLogix | Microsoft FSLogix |
| 4 | User Experience Optimization Superior logins and performance-tuned remote sessions | Yes | Yes |
| 5 | Multi-Monitor Support Supports multiple screens in remote session | Yes | Yes |
| 6 | Enterprise App Store Self-service access to all resources via a single portal | TruGrid Web and Desktop Apps | Enterprises workspace and app store |
| 7 | HTML5 Access Use published desktops and apps from any browser | TruGrid Web Access Launches Native RDP | Full HTML5 remote desktop/app access |
| 8 | BYOD Support Access resources from unmanaged devices | Yes | Yes |
| 9 | High Availability Continues user access if a broker/server fails | Multi-region mesh, no SQL required for HA | Multi-gateway/zone, optional DB for advanced HA |
| 10 | Cost Scalability Linear, clear per-user or concurrent user pricing | Simple, per-user pricing | Concurrent user model |
| 11 | Release Management / Updates How often updates/releases occur and downtime needs | Continuous cloud updates No downtime | Updates may require maintenance windows |
| 12 | Support & Training Availability of 24/7 support, training, and documentation | 24/7 support & documentation | 24/7 support & training |
The comparison table above highlights the major differences between TruGrid SecureRDP and Parallels RAS. The sections below offer deeper context on architectural differences, deployment requirements, and ongoing overhead—areas where TruGrid dramatically reduces complexity versus Parallels RAS.
Deploys with a single TruGrid Sentry server—no additional or dedicated virtual machines required. TruGrid does not require session-host agents, SQL databases, gateways, brokers, or multi-tier server roles. Most customers go live in under a day with fully guided onboarding and no specialized engineering.
Requires Parallels RAS Agents on every session host, plus RDS Session Host roles installed across the environment. Larger deployments often require extra dedicated servers for gateways, brokers, reporting, and high availability. This increases deployment time, infrastructure footprint, and ongoing maintenance.
No multi-VM infrastructure: A single TruGrid Sentry server secures the entire environment—no cluster of gateway servers, no brokers, no SQL. No software on session hosts: TruGrid never requires agents or components to be installed on host servers.
Parallels RAS runs on Microsoft RDS. All session hosts require Windows Server and RDS roles, which must be licensed and maintained by the customer.
Simple, all-inclusive per-user licensing with every feature included. No SQL databases, no infrastructure add-ons, and no hidden prerequisites. TruGrid reduces both deployment and long-term maintenance costs.
Uses a concurrent user model. Optional SQL Server is required for advanced reporting, auditing, and high availability scenarios. Additional infrastructure components—whether gateways, brokers, or session hosts—incur extra licensing and maintenance obligations.
Zero Trust by design—no open firewall ports, mandatory MFA, cloud-based authentication, and automatic protection against unauthorized access. All users authenticate in TruGrid’s cloud before ever reaching the organization’s network.
Supports MFA and secure gateways, but enforcement and configuration depend on customer implementation. VPN-like firewall exposure, inbound ports, and optional security layers require careful setup and continuous oversight.
Global fiber-mesh architecture provides low-latency connectivity and fast performance across web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, and Chromebook clients. No additional servers or host agents means consistent experience without infrastructure bottlenecks. TruGrid’s per-user model avoids infrastructure expansion costs entirely.
Supports HTML5, Chromebook, and mobile. However, performance scales with the number of servers deployed. Each additional RAS host or gateway requires its own Windows Server license and RDS CALs, increasing total cost as environments grow. Because Parallels RAS relies on multiple Windows Server roles (brokers, gateways, RD session hosts, etc.), each server increases licensing and maintenance cost.
Cloud-based TruGrid Web simplifies multi-tenant management.
Secure access to PCs, laptops, and VMs—domain-joined or standalone.
Eliminates maintenance, patching, backups, and upgrade complexity.
No open firewall ports, built-in MFA, and cloud authentication by default.
Real-time onboarding and support during US business hours via chat and Zoom.
Closing all inbound firewall ports makes networks invisible over the internet
TruGrid prevents ransomware and data theft by blocking data transfer between remote users and corporate networks
Everyone must authenticate in the cloud before accessing the network
TruGrid MFA is enabled by default. Any MFA integrated into Microsoft Azure also supported for authentication
TruGrid Global Fiber Optics Mesh bypasses internet congestion to deliver low latency experience
Many customers implement TruGrid SecureRDP within a day
Securely connect employees to their Office PCs & Virtual Desktops in the Cloud
Enjoy built-in two-factor authentication and prevent stolen logins from being used
Implement the safest and fastest "Work from Home" solution
Stop cost & pain of multiple add-ons (VPN+MFA+RDP) with one solution
Authenticate via Active Directory or Azure AD, or Hybrid AD & AAD
Implement a Remote Access solution with Zero Trust and eliminate VPN risks
Secure RDP, VDI, and DaaS without exposing firewalls
Software for desktop and application cloud hosting platform
Protect computers from BlueKeep and DejaBlue Vulnerabilities
Replace expensive software like LogMeIn, TeamViewer, & GoToMyPC
Eliminate threat of spreading ransomware over VPN connections to Office
Meet PCI / HIPAA / Cybersecurity Insurance compliance for exposed RDP Ports
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TruGrid simplifies Access and Device Security for organizations by reducing complexity and associated costs.
