Audience
Anyone who wants to run Windows on a Mac
About Parallels Desktop for Mac
Whether you need to run Windows programs that don’t have Mac versions, or you are making the switch from PC to Mac and need to transfer your data, Parallels Desktop has you covered. Develop & test across multiple OSes in a virtual machine for Mac. Access Microsoft Office for Windows and Internet Explorer. Fast—run Windows apps without slowing down your Mac. Quickly move files, apps and more from a PC to a Mac. Use Windows side-by-side with macOS (no restarting required) on your MacBook, MacBook Pro, iMac, iMac Pro, Mac mini or Mac Pro. Share files and folders, copy and paste images and text & drag and drop files between Mac and Windows applications. Parallels Desktop automatically detects what you need to get started so you are up and going within minutes! If you need Windows, you’ll be prompted to Download and Install Windows 10 OR Choose your existing Windows, Linux, Ubuntu, or Boot Camp installation.
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Pricing
Starting Price:
$99.99 per year
Pricing Details:
$99/year for standard edition
$119/year for pro edition
$149/year for business edition
Up to 50% off for students and educational institutions
$119/year for pro edition
$149/year for business edition
Up to 50% off for students and educational institutions
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Parallels
Founded: 1999
United States
www.parallels.com/products/desktop/
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Product Details
Platforms Supported
Mac
Training
Documentation
Webinars
Videos
Support
Online
Parallels Desktop for Mac Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What kinds of users and organization types does Parallels Desktop for Mac work with?
Parallels Desktop for Mac works with these users and organization types: Mid Size Business, Small Business, Enterprise, Freelance, Nonprofit, Government, and Startup.
Q: What languages does Parallels Desktop for Mac support in their product?
Parallels Desktop for Mac supports these languages: English.
Q: What kind of support options does Parallels Desktop for Mac offer?
Parallels Desktop for Mac offers support via online.
Q: What other applications or services does Parallels Desktop for Mac integrate with?
Parallels Desktop for Mac integrates with: BrowSEO, HPE Consumption Analytics, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Planner, Microsoft Word, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Power Apps, Microsoft PowerPoint, and ThinPrint.
Q: What type of training does Parallels Desktop for Mac provide?
Parallels Desktop for Mac provides training in the form of documentation, webinars, and videos.
Q: Does Parallels Desktop for Mac offer a free trial?
Yes, Parallels Desktop for Mac offers a free trial.
Q: How much does Parallels Desktop for Mac cost?
Pricing for Parallels Desktop for Mac starts at $99.99 per year.
Q: What pricing for support is available for Parallels Desktop for Mac?
Parallels Desktop for Mac offers support included with purchase.
Parallels Desktop for Mac Product Features
Virtualization
Desktop Virtualization
Supported
Archiving & Retention
Not Supported
Capacity Monitoring
Not Supported
Data Mobility
Not Supported
Disaster Recovery
Not Supported
Namespace Management
Not Supported
Performance Management
Not Supported
Version Control
Not Supported
Virtual Machine Monitoring
Not Supported
