Cross-platform testing made easy!
Are you a developer committed to rigorous cross-platform testing on your Mac using Windows or Linux virtual machines?
Your pursuit of efficient and robust testing solutions ends here.
Explore how Parallels Desktop can revolutionize your testing process.
Unleash the power of cross-platform testing on your Mac
Don't let platform differences and network conditions hinder your testing efforts. Take the next step towards comprehensive cross-platform testing success with the first Microsoft-authroized solution.
Comprehensive stress testing
Parallels Desktop is engineered for thorough stress testing.
Simulate real-world scenarios and evaluate how your software performs under extreme conditions. Identify vulnerabilities before they become real-world issues.
Network throttling made Easy
Effortlessly control network conditions to replicate various network scenarios.
Test your applications in slow or unreliable network conditions, ensuring they perform reliably for users in diverse environments.
Isolated network
Achieve complete isolation between your testing environments.
Parallels Desktop allows you to run multiple virtual machines with their dedicated networks, ensuring your tests remain focused and secure.
System snapshots for ultimate flexibility
Capture system snapshots at any stage of your testing process
Easily roll back to a previous state or clone multiple instances for parallel testing. Your environment is at your command.
Performance optimization
Our technology is designed to harness the full power of your Mac's hardware, ensuring that your virtual machines run smoothly and efficiently, even during resource-intensive testing tasks.
Platform versatility
Whether you're testing on Windows or Linux, Parallels Desktop supports both, allowing you to ensure your software's reliability across various platforms and operating systems.
Parallels Desktop hosts numerous open-source projects on GitHub. Developers are invited to actively participate in improving and providing feedback on our extensions and tools. We appreciate your contributions to the evolution of Parallels Desktop.
Examples include:
- Parallels Desktop Visual Studio Code extension
- Packer Templates and examples
- Parallels Desktop Command Line scripts
- AWS Terraform automation
- Vagrant plugin
- Parallels Desktop Driver for Docker Machine


Try Parallels Desktop today!
- Elevate your cross-platform testing to new heights.
- Join the community of developers who have discovered the advantages of our platform.
- Say goodbye to guesswork and ensure the quality and reliability of your software.
- Try Parallels Desktop today and experience a hassle-free, efficient, and robust testing environment on your Mac.
Join the cross-platform testing revolution!
System requirements
Parallels Desktop works with all modern Macs.
For the most up-to-date system requirements, please visit our Knowledge Base article.