Parallels Desktop for Mac

Parallels Desktop 27 delivers AI matrix computations up to seven times as fast and neural network inference up to 1.75 times as fast. See how these improvements affect local AI development in Linux virtual machines.

See why more enterprises are considering MacBooks and how Parallels Desktop for Mac Enterprise Edition helps keep Windows and legacy business apps available.

Compare Parallels Desktop, VMware Fusion, UTM, and CrossOver for running Revit on Apple silicon Macs, including graphics, add-in, and support limitations.

Up to 2.6x faster OpenGL graphics, 35% faster ArcGIS Pro rendering, and 24% faster GIS workflows on Apple silicon, benchmarked in Parallels Desktop 27.

Picking the best macOS for running Windows on Mac? Compare Tahoe, Sequoia, Sonoma, and Ventura for Parallels Desktop performance in 2026.

Learn how OpenGL 4.3 support in Parallels Desktop 27 uses Apple Metal to improve graphics performance and compatibility for professional Windows applications on Apple Silicon Macs.

Parallels Desktop 27 is now available with full support for macOS 27 Golden Gate, a new graphics driver for demanding Windows applications, faster AI processing in Linux virtual machines on supported Macs, and improvements to SSO for enterprise teams.

Install OpenClaw on Mac with our 2026 guide. Honest pros and cons, security caveats, and how to sandbox it via a Parallels Windows VM.

Linux vs Windows in 2026—cost, security, performance, and software compatibility compared. Plus how to run both on a Mac with Parallels.

Find out whether your Windows app or game will work with CrossOver before you buy. Learn how to use the Compatibility Database, identify common issues, and know when a full Windows virtual machine is the better choice.