Xpra vs Parallels Desktop
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Xpra
7.5Screen and application forwarding system
Parallels Desktop
8.0Desktop virtualization software
| Metric | Xpra | Parallels Desktop |
|---|---|---|
| Category | System Tools | System Tools |
| AI Score | 7.5 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 180 | 481 |
| 90-day Installs | 547 | 1.5K |
| 365-day Installs | 2.0K | 6.0K |
| Version | 6.4.3,0 | 26.3.2-57398 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 2.7K | 4 |
| GitHub Forks | 221 | 3 |
| Open Issues | 309 | - |
| License | GPL-2.0 | — |
| Language | Python | — |
| Last GitHub Commit | 1mo ago | 7mo ago |
| First Seen | Jun 27, 2015 | Aug 9, 2023 |
Reviews
Xpra
Xpra enables screen and application forwarding across different platforms, allowing users to remotely access and resume applications without losing their sessions. It's particularly useful for developers and system administrators who need persistent remote application access.
Forwards applications and screens, enabling remote access and resumption of sessions.
Pros
- + Cross-platform support for X11, macOS, and Windows
- + Persistent remote application sessions that can be resumed
- + Open-source with active community contributions
Cons
- - Lack of auto-updates for the Homebrew cask
- - Complex setup may deter less experienced users
Parallels Desktop
Parallels Desktop is a leading virtualization tool that enables users to run multiple operating systems on their Mac. It offers high performance, seamless integration with macOS, and a user-friendly interface, making it ideal for developers, designers, and anyone needing to run multiple OS environments.
Parallels Desktop allows users to run various operating systems on a Mac within virtual machines, providing isolated environments for different OS.
Pros
- + High performance, especially on Apple Silicon Macs
- + Seamless integration with macOS
- + User-friendly interface
Cons
- - Occasional intrusive ads
- - Security vulnerabilities reported