Parallels Access vs TeamViewer comparison

Parallels and TeamViewer are both solutions in the Remote Access category. Parallels is ranked #17 with an average rating of 9.0, while TeamViewer is ranked #1 with an average rating of 8.8. Parallels holds a 1.8% mindshare in VUS, compared to TeamViewer’s 8.7% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Parallels users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 93% of TeamViewer users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Mar 19, 2026

TeamViewer Business and Parallels Access compete in the remote access solutions category. TeamViewer Business stands out for superior support and cost-effectiveness, while Parallels Access offers a richer feature set.

Features: TeamViewer Business provides secure remote access, file transfer capabilities, and scalable solutions for larger teams. Parallels Access offers a mobile-friendly design, seamless desktop application access, and optimized touch controls for enhanced productivity.

Room for Improvement: TeamViewer Business could improve by offering more intuitive mobile features, better cross-platform integration, and enhanced customization options. Parallels Access may benefit from more competitive pricing, expanded language support, and simplified interface for non-technical users.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: TeamViewer Business offers an easy installation process and multilingual support, providing an edge with its robust customer service. Parallels Access also features an intuitive setup and excels in platform integration.

Pricing and ROI: TeamViewer Business offers flexible pricing plans for both small businesses and larger enterprises, making it a cost-effective solution. Parallels Access requires a higher initial investment but delivers a strong ROI with its advanced feature set enhancing productivity.

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Microsoft Intune

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2026, in the Remote Access category, the mindshare of Microsoft Intune is 8.0%, down from 10.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Parallels Access is 1.8%, down from 2.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of TeamViewer is 8.7%, up from 8.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Remote Access Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
TeamViewer	8.7%
Microsoft Intune	8.0%
Parallels Access	1.8%
Other	81.5%

Remote Access

Featured Reviews

AkashKamble

Sr MacOS specialist engineer at Cyber24

Enables management of multiple operating systems with a single license

The best feature is that it's a Microsoft product, so if anything goes wrong, we get quick support for anything required. Remote system functionality allows us to sit anywhere and take control of any device via remote management. We can enhance security for clients' laptops with built-in Microsoft Defender, which is available with the Microsoft Intune license. We use it for reporting purposes through endpoint analytics. When pushing scripting, there are two types available: remediation script and reservation script. Through endpoint analytics, you can push defender policies to clients. It helps with reporting, inventory updates, and monitoring tenant status health.

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Binish Parikh

Vice President at ARK Infosolutions Pvt Ltd

Easy-to-deploy and good for small as well as large setups

There is room for improvement in the pricing policy. The price point is pretty aggressive. Since it is not very resource hungry, it doesn't require dedicated servers like high-end solutions do, so it's easier for customers to integrate it into their own solutions. In future releases, maybe more support for Macs and Unix so that customers with setups on those platforms can also benefit from the solutions.

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Begaya Morris

Lead Software Engineer at BD

Reliable remote access has improved secure collaboration and streamlined daily approvals

The best features TeamViewer Business offers in my opinion are collaboration, templates, a high level of security, and session recording. Collaboration allows me to collaborate remotely with my team members. Besides reconnecting automatically, it provides a high level of security, protecting from cyber attacks and aids in providing assurance in regulated environments through two-factor authentication and end-to-end encryption features. It also allows recording live sessions, which can be replayed as needed for future reference. TeamViewer Business has positively impacted my organization as collaboration has enhanced, especially remote collaboration by 60 to 70 percent. I have been able to collaborate with clients and other team members seamlessly. Enhanced workflow efficiency includes faster approvals and a lowered risk of data loss, misuse, and leak through robust features like two-factor authentication and end-to-end encryption. It also facilitates compliance using documentation and auditing through recordings and logs.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"We are a Microsoft 365 E5 customer and the product promises the capabilities that we need and is available without additional cost."

"One of the biggest advantages of Microsoft Intune is that it brings the management of Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, and even Linux under a single pane of glass."

"Microsoft Intune scales very effectively with our growing needs."

"Autopilot is the most valuable feature."

"The one feature we find most useful is the Mobile Application Manager; we don't give our users phones, it is their own personal phone, and we need to allow them to have access to the company data on their phone while creating a balance between their own personal data and the company data so that we won't be able to interfere with their own personal data."

"The dashboards, the security, and the customization capabilities work very well for us."

"It allows our clients to have the confidence to centrally manage policies for security. It helps them in securing the organization from a technology aspect."

"Microsoft Intune helps us avoid issuing everyone company-owned devices. We provide a stipend, allowing users to bring their own devices. This approach gives us leverage against other MSPs. It also enhances collaboration because clients already covered by specific licensing can optimize their usage of Microsoft Intune."

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"We don't have problems with stability. Everything is good."

"It's great that the total deployment can happen completely remotely."

"What seems to be the most valuable from the customer side is the ease of operation, and the overall experience they have."

"We don't have problems with stability. Everything is good."

"Parallels Access has flexible licensing policies, which is beneficial for customers who have intermittent usage or users who are on and off the system."

"It's got a very easy-to-use interface."

"The application used to publish for mobile devices is very good and the desktop publishing is very, very good."

"Parallels Access gives me full access and control of the computer, and I can do anything I want remotely."

"In the years I have used TeamViewer, everything that I missed was already added."

"We use TeamViewer for our help desk to manage and troubleshoot remotely."

"The product and platform work well. That is why I have stay with them so long. The stability has typically been good."

"The most valuable features of TeamViewer are the ability for administrators to lock the remote systems, simple connections, and easy login access."

"It is very beneficial if you are unable to access a device physically."

"The usability and graphic interface stand out for me because it is very easy to understand, with upper bars, all the features, and the file transfer functionality."

"The technical support of TeamViewer is excellent; in case we raise an issue, then support is great."

"Remote desktop sharing is one valuable feature of the solution."

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Cons

"It would be great to see on-premises mailboxes and for the solution to have geofencing capabilities."

"The only issues I have had with Microsoft Intune were with applications where if they are not an MSI file, I cannot really upload it as an application."

"The reports aren't complete, and it's not easy to build custom reports."

"An area for improvement is the absence of seamless integration, particularly with external dashboards."

"I switched away from Microsoft Intune because it cannot manage the MacBook very well."

"Once it's configured it is unobtrusive, but it does take some hands-on to configure and deploy it properly."

"Intune has all the features enabled for Windows devices but needs to be improved on iOS and Apple devices."

"There are items that require improvements. One is the controls from iOS."

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"When you want to transfer a file from your iPad or remote device to the computer, the copy-and-paste feature doesn't always work."

"The scalability is great for small or medium-sized businesses. However, it may not scale well for enterprise-level entities."

"One challenge we do notice is that the application is limited to Windows servers only. If a customer has a Linux server, things get complicated. They should open it up a bit to be more compatible with different types of servers."

"They could improve the reporting."

"One challenge we do notice is that the application is limited to Windows servers only."

"The solution may not scale well for enterprises."

"There is room for improvement in the pricing policy. The price point is pretty aggressive."

"TeamViewer Business's scalability is bad because it's very expensive."

"You can't configure multiple, unattended control passwords on the Mac. On the Mac, there's only one. On Windows, there are multiple unattended control passwords. I have people in different departments. My infrastructure people need to control a server and my developers may need to go into that same server. But I don't want them to have the same password... on the Mac, it can be done but it's extremely clunky and problematic."

"TeamViewer is expensive, and you get a limited number of connections for your money."

"I'm not sure if they provide good quality audio alongside screensharing."

"There is a paid version of this solution with more features available. However, they should provide more free features to the user, such as factor authentication."

"The business interface is clunky and not well-documented."

"The solution could have better scalability."

"It's not the program itself that's an issue, but there is a need for some better documentation on how to use the web portal Management Console."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"I have no comment on pricing of the solution."

"With our standard E5 agreement with Microsoft, there have been no pricing concerns. Introductory professional services, like a fast-track service, were included with our E5 membership, and there have been no additional costs."

"It comes with the E5 plan. We bought the E5 plan from Microsoft."

"I rate Intune five out of 10 for pricing. It's expensive."

"Microsoft Intune is pretty reasonable. We have difficulty with Azure, which is probably why we have not put many assets in Azure. Everything we put there is very expensive."

"Intune comes with the licensing that is common for large organizations. However, Microsoft has recently released many add-ons that are very expensive, especially for large organizations or corporations."

"As a partner, we always look for how we can generate more revenue from a consulting point of view, but I do not see any complaints from the customer side regarding pricing, so they are satisfied with it."

"The pricing is good because customers are not complaining about it."

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"The licensing costs are about $100 per user."

"The solution's pricing is reasonable."

"TeamViewer is $600 or $700 per port per year..."

"We are not using the solution for commercial use therefore it is free to use."

"The version of the solution we are using is free."

"We use the free version of TeamViewer."

"We have a permanent license and the price is reasonable."

"It would be nice if it is cheaper."

"...it will cost you $1,500 to $1,600 a year, but when I think of how much work I do through TeamViewer..."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

10%

Manufacturing Company

Computer Software Company

Government

University

11%

Healthcare Company

10%

Comms Service Provider

10%

Transportation Company

Manufacturing Company

11%

Computer Software Company

Construction Company

Comms Service Provider

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	128
Midsize Enterprise	55
Large Enterprise	169

No data available

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	42
Midsize Enterprise	36
Large Enterprise	36

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What do you like most about Parallels Access?

Parallels Access gives me full access and control of the computer, and I can do anything I want remotely.

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What needs improvement with Parallels Access?

When you want to transfer a file from your iPad or remote device to the computer, the copy-and-paste feature doesn't ...

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What is your primary use case for Parallels Access?

Parallels Access is an amazing product and a total game changer. The solution allows me to access and operate my comp...

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Should I choose Teamviewer Tensor over the regular Teamviewer?

The number one advantage of TeamViewer for me is its ease of use, specifically as it relates to the client side. By f...

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What do you like most about TeamViewer?

It is easy to use and has a pretty good UI.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for TeamViewer?

The pricing, setup cost, and licensing for TeamViewer Business are relatively very competitive and cost-effective.

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Also Known As

Intune, MS Intune, Microsoft Endpoint Manager

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Overview

Microsoft Intune is a cloud-based service designed for device management, security, and compliance. It supports automation and facilitates endpoint management for Windows, iOS, and Android devices, ensuring data protection and efficient policy enforcement.

Microsoft Intune offers seamless integration with tools like Windows Autopilot to automate device setup and deployment. Integrated with Azure Active Directory, it enhances policy management while providing robust reporting and analytics tools for compliance tracking. Despite its intuitive interface aimed at simplifying navigation and device security management, there are challenges such as compatibility issues with Linux and Mac, limited policy support for Android, and demands for better third-party integration. It's widely used for both corporate-owned devices and BYOD scenarios in dynamic IT environments.

What are the key features of Microsoft Intune?

Windows Autopilot: Automates device setup for rapid deployment.
Azure Active Directory Integration: Enhances user policy management.
Reporting and Analytics: Improves compliance visibility.
Mobile Application Management: Ensures app security without compromising personal data.
Cloud-Based Management: Allows management from any location.

What benefits and ROI can users expect?

Time Efficiency: Automation reduces time in policy enforcement and configuration updates.
Enhanced Security: Ensures data protection across corporate-owned and BYOD devices.
Improved Compliance: Advanced reporting tools enhance compliance visibility.
Flexible Management: Cloud-based nature supports management from any location.

In industries such as finance and healthcare, Microsoft Intune is implemented to ensure data protection and compliance with regulatory standards. Manufacturing sectors utilize Intune for managing a distributed workforce across global locations, while educational institutions employ it to secure and manage devices in learning environments supporting both students and faculty.

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Parallels Access enables high-performance remote connectivity, letting users access their applications and files from any location.

Parallels Access offers a seamless remote access experience with its ease of operation and reliable connectivity. It supports application publishing and device control through a user-friendly interface, making it suitable for businesses of all sizes and individual users with specific needs. However, improvements are needed in reporting, server compatibility, and file transfer features, particularly for Mac and Unix users. Interaction with technical support can help but often provides temporary solutions.

What are the key features of Parallels Access?

Remote Deployment: Quick and easy to set up for remote access.
Application Publishing: Facilitates smooth application access from remote locations.
User Control: Offers comprehensive control over device access.
Scalability: Adapts from small to large-scale business needs.
Security: Provides a secure environment for data handling.

What benefits do users find in Parallels Access?

Ease of Use: Simple setup and maintenance save time.
Flexibility: Supports varied deployments efficiently.
Accessibility: Enhances device control, especially via mobile devices.
Collaboration: Easy to integrate into centralized management systems.

Parallels Access is widely used across industries such as CAD, ERP, and academia, allowing centralized management and virtual desktop infrastructure implementation. It supports system integrators and channel partners in improving customer service. Educational institutes find it valuable for CAD applications, whereas users operating devices via iPads find it especially transformative.

Parallels

TeamViewer offers a license type mainly for small teams, focusing on remote connectivity solutions. It includes TeamViewer Remote and TeamViewer Tensor, catering to both small businesses and large enterprises with specialized needs.

TeamViewer Business isn't standalone but a primary license for small teams. Its remote connectivity suite includes TeamViewer Remote and TeamViewer Tensor, the latter offering enhanced features for enterprises. It enables secure, high-speed remote access, collaboration, and troubleshooting. Major users suggest aligning product descriptions and improvement in interfaces and user experiences.

What are the key features of TeamViewer?

High-speed and secure remote access: Fast connections with strong security measures.
Robust collaboration tools: Enhances team productivity remotely.
Screen sharing: Easy display sharing for presentations and meetings.
Session recording: Documentation and review of remote sessions.
Easy integration: Seamless compatibility with other platforms and tools.

What benefits do users highlight?

Improved workflow: Streamlines processes and reduces downtime.
Efficient troubleshooting: Quick resolutions to technical issues.
Compliance assurance: Meets necessary security standards and regulations.
Time and resource savings: Minimizes the need for physical presence and travel.

Organizations use TeamViewer for remote desktop connectivity to manage and solve IT issues. It allows technical support, collaboration, and training with real-time assistance and secure access. By enabling remote support for employees and customers, it ensures efficient issue resolution across industries, such as healthcare, finance, and education.

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Sample Customers

Mitchells and Buzzers, Callaway

Gilt Groupe K.K.

Porsche Informatik, Philips, DHL, Intel, Motorola, Microsoft, IBM, Siemens, Fujitsu, American Red Cross

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