Parallels® Affiliate
Program

Earn up to 25% commission with the most trusted
virtualization software since 2006.

Our Affiliate Team is here to help you grow your revenue
and help you out with any questions you may have.

Contact us at: affiliates@parallels.com

Commission Structure and Tiers

Product and License Type Base
commission
Tier 2 Tier 3 Tier 4
Parallels® Desktop for Mac Perpetual 15% 18% if you earn >$10k per month 20% if you earn >$20k per month 25% if you earn >$40k per month
Parallels® Desktop for Mac Standard 1Y
Parallels® Desktop for Mac PRO
Parallels® Desktop for Mac Business
Parallels® Desktop for Mac Student Edition 10% 18% if you earn >$10k per month 20% if you earn >$15k per month 25% if you earn >$30k per month
Parallels® Toolbox for Mac
Parallels® Toolbox for Windows
Parallels® Access for Mac

Important Notes Regarding Commission Earnings:

  • Commission is only paid on new license sales. Details on upgrade licenses and subscription licenses follow.
  • For subscription licenses (Parallels Desktop Standard 1Y, Parallels Desktop PRO 1Y, Parallels Desktop Business 1Y) commission will only be fulfilled for the first year.
  • Commission changes are applied automatically on the Affiliate Platform.
    If the changes haven’t been applied or you have any other commission-related questions, please contact the Affiliate Manager at affiliates@parallels.com
    Older commission configurations made on 1:1 basis with partners remain unchanged.

What’s New in Parallels Desktop 18 and Useful Resources

Hassle-free setup

  • Save time setting up Parallels Desktop — the setup assistant does it for you!
  • Download, install, and configure Windows 11 in one click.
  • Download a free set of ready-to-use Linux systems.

Designed for productivity

  • Parallels Desktop smoothly integrates Windows on a Mac for easy access to favorite Windows apps!
  • Seamlessly move and share clipboard content, files, folders, and images between Mac and Windows.
  • Leverage coherence mode to hide the Windows desktop and use Windows apps just like Mac apps.

First-class performance

  • Run more than 200,000 Windows apps on a Mac with near-native Mac performance!
  • Run VisualStudio, SolidWorks, Autodesk, and other resource-intensive apps with ease on any Mac.

Parallels Toolbox

Parallels Toolbox is our all-in-one productivity suite with more than 40 one-touch tools for macOS and Windows 11.

You can:

  • Save space on your hard drive
  • Create high-quality content
  • Quickly optimize your computer for a presentation
  • And more!

Parallels Access

Fast, simple, reliable remote access to your computer from anywhere. Access all your applications, files, and computers in one place.

Promo Information

Quarter Dates Month Promotions
(Parallels Desktop Only, Student Edition not included)
Q1 Dec 1 - Feb 28 December Holiday promo for all locales
January Holiday promo for all locales
February End of quarter major deal (bigger discount or bundle promo)
Q2 Mar 1 - May 31 March End of month short promo
April Golden Week deal in Japan
May End of month short promo
Q3 June 1 - Aug 31 June Major Bday promo for all locales
July End of month short promo
August New version of Parallels Desktop Launch (no discounts available)
Q4 Sept 1 - Nov 30 September End of month short promo
October 11/11 promo in China, National Day in China

Important notes regarding promotions:

  • If you have your own promo calendar and would like to work out a personal promo plan with us, please contact us.
  • If you are a new affiliate, you are entitled to a 10% off welcome offer. If you haven’t received the offer yet, send us an email!
  • If you own a YouTube or a TikTok channel, please send us an email. We have a special collaboration offer designed just for you!