Bring more capability to every Mac
Built for macOS and optimized for Apple silicon, Parallels Desktop expands the capabilities of Mac devices for modern teams and organizations.
More possibilities on Mac
Parallels Desktop extends the capabilities of Mac by enabling teams to run additional operating systems and applications alongside macOS.
Together, Apple and Parallels deliver the performance, flexibility, and compatibility organizations need to support development, testing, and business workflows, all on the Mac devices employees love.
Why organizations choose Parallels Desktop for Mac
Run multiple operating systems on Mac
Access Windows, Linux, and Ubuntu environments alongside macOS on the same Mac
Expand the Mac experience
Use any of 200,000+ applications on the latest Mac hardware and Apple silicon
Development and testing on Mac
Build, test, and validate applications across multiple environments on one device for development, QA and compatibility testing
Secure deployment and management
Integrate with enterprise tools and automate Mac fleets at scale, including support for MDM tools and Jamf
Solutions for every industry
Organizations across all industries rely on Macs for their performance, security, and user experience. Parallels Desktop helps teams extend those capabilities to support more applications, operating systems, and development environments.






Provide secure, reliable access to mission‑critical applications, including emergency call centers and first‑response units, ensuring continuity and readiness when it matters most
Parallels Desktop DevOps plugin for Visual Studio Code enables developers to build, test, and run apps across multiple operating systems while streamlining CI/CD workflows
Provide a unified platform for modern IT, with enterprise-ready deployment, optimized management, and enterprise-grade security
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