Why Upgrade to Pro?
Get the same features you love in our Standard Edition, but with even more power, versatility and speed in the Parallels Desktop Pro Edition. Whether you’re a student, small business, IT admin, or a power developer, reach your full potential with Pro.
Current version only. Full compatibility with future versions not guaranteed.
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Why upgrade?
Parallels Desktop Pro is optimized for Windows 11 and macOS Sonoma with enhanced security patching and improved performance. The only Microsoft-authorized solution for seamlessly running Windows on Macs with Intel and Apple silicon: with more processing power, memory, and graphics capabilities for running the most demanding applications.
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Subscription users get the latest features, improvements, and add-ons. Updates include compatibility with new macOS and Windows versions to enhance the user experience and expand functionality.
TouchID Sign-in
Users can now sign-in to Windows using their TouchID, adding another layer of security to Virtual Machine(s).
Optimized for macOS Sonoma
Get ready for a new level of integration with macOS Sonoma 14. We’ve re-engineered Shared Printing options enhancing the printing experience for Windows, as well as delivering a richer experience with macOS virtual machines on Mac computers with Apple silicon.
Do more
A subscription includes Parallels Toolbox (50+ powerful tools at your fingertips). Improved OpenGL 41 support unlocks professional CAD software on Mac.
How to Upgrade to the latest version of Parallels Desktop
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Standard Edition | |
Includes major updates to support new versions of macOS, Windows, Linux, and new Mac models | Subscription only |
Virtual RAM for each VM | 8 GB vRAM |
Virtual CPUs for each VM** | 4 vCPUs |
Experience Windows as if it was designed for Mac: use Mac files, keyboard, trackpad, camera & mic, sound, graphics, Touch ID, and many more | |
Run thousands of Windows applications such as Microsoft Office 365, accounting software, trading software, SAP, Matlab, and more | |
Premium 24/7 phone and email support | Subscription only |
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Pro Edition All the Standard Edition features PLUS: |
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Includes major updates to support new versions of macOS, Windows, Linux, and new Mac models | |
Virtual RAM for each VM | 128 GB vRAM |
Virtual CPUs for each VM** | 32 vCPUs |
Run professional graphics-intensive Windows applications and multiple virtual machines | |
Develop, automate, test, and debug software in multiple operating systems simultaneously | |
Deliver Windows on Mac across your organization to run business-critical applications and free developers from the hassle of using multiple computers. Secure and key-free with SSO/SAML integration option | |
Premium 24/7 phone and email support | |
Integrations with VS Code, Vagrant, Packer, Docker, Minikube, and more | |
Advanced tools for virtual networking, debugging, and automation | |
Automate CI/CD workflows with Command Line Interface (prlctl, prlsrvctl) | |
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Business Edition All the Standard and Pro Edition features PLUS: |
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Enable employees to download a preconfigured Windows installation to their Mac | |
Per-user licensing option for companies that are ready to use SSO/SAML/SCIM integration | |
Centralized administration and management and unified volume licensing for mass deployment | |
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* Windows 11 Pro and Enterprise
** Up to 22 CPU on a Mac with Apple silicon (M2 Ultra)
Play many classic Windows-exclusive games on your Mac with the same optimal performance that you would on a PC, including Roblox, League of Legends, Minecraft, Half-Life 2, Age of Empires series, Fortnite, Fall Guys, Rocket League, and many more.*
*Supports up to DirectX 11.