Buy Parallels Desktop: Standard, Pro, or Business

Yes. Parallels Desktop is available as either a one-time perpetual license or an annual subscription. A perpetual license lets you continue using the purchased version indefinitely, while subscriptions include ongoing feature updates and unlimited support. Pro and Business Editions are available only as annual subscriptions.

You don’t need to already have a Windows license to purchase Parallels Desktop, but you will need one to activate Windows. A Windows license is not included with Parallels Desktop and can be purchased separately from Microsoft.

Already have a Windows license? Depending on the type of license you own and its activation terms, you may be able to use it with your Windows virtual machine.

Choose Standard Edition for everyday use, including running Windows applications alongside Mac apps.

Choose Pro Edition if you're a developer, creator, or power user who needs additional virtual machine resources and advanced development tools. Explore Parallels Desktop Pro for more details.

Choose Business Edition if your organization needs centralized license management, deployment tools, and capabilities for managing multiple users. Explore Parallels Desktop Business for more details.

For larger organizations or advanced enterprise requirements, explore Parallels Desktop Enterprise.

Yes. If you have an active subscription, your license updates automatically to the latest version at no additional cost. If you own a perpetual license from a previous version, you can purchase an upgrade to the current version at a discounted price rather than buying a full new license.

Each Parallels Desktop license covers one Mac. If you use more than one Mac, you need a separate license for each. The Business Edition supports centralized deployment and volume licensing for organizations managing multiple installations.

Parallels Desktop 27 requires a Mac with Apple silicon and a supported version of macOS.

For detailed hardware requirements, supported macOS versions, and recommended configurations, see the official Parallels Desktop system requirements.

No. Parallels Desktop 27 requires an Apple silicon Mac.

If you use an Intel-based Mac, you can continue using Parallels Desktop 26, which supports Intel processors.

For more information, see Parallels Desktop compatibility with Intel-based Macs.

Yes. Parallels Desktop is a legitimate virtualization solution that lets you run Windows in a virtual machine on your Mac. For compatible Windows 11 virtual machines, it supports security features such as Secure Boot and a virtual Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0), which help protect the Windows startup process and support Windows security requirements.

Microsoft also recognizes supported Parallels Desktop configurations as authorized solutions for running Windows 11 Pro and Enterprise on Arm on supported Apple silicon Macs. A separate, eligible Windows license is required.

Learn more about Parallels Desktop security features, including TPM and Secure Boot, and Microsoft-authorized Windows 11 on Mac.

Standard and Pro editions include unlimited phone and email support. Business and Enterprise editions add centralized administration and deployment controls for IT teams. Parallels Desktop purchases come with a 30-day money-back guarantee, so you can request a refund within the applicable guarantee period if the product isn’t right for you.

Yes. Parallels Desktop Standard Edition is available as either a one-time purchase or a subscription. With a one-time purchase, you can continue using the version you purchased without recurring payments. However, future major version upgrades may require an additional purchase, and phone and email support is limited to 30 days.

A subscription includes ongoing product updates and unlimited support for the duration of your subscription.

Parallels Desktop Pro and Business Editions are available by subscription only, with 1-year and 2-year plans offered where available.