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.

Standard Edition is a good fit for everyday use at home or work, including running Windows applications alongside your Mac apps.

Pro Edition is designed for developers, creators, and power users who need more virtual machine resources, advanced tools, or multiple virtual machines for development and testing.

Business Edition adds the controls organizations need to manage licenses and deploy Parallels Desktop across their teams. If you’re buying 10 or more licenses, contact Parallels to discuss volume licensing and Enterprise options.

Note: Pro Edition technical specs, developer tools, and use cases are covered in full on the Parallels Desktop Pro page.

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 requires macOS Catalina (10.15) or later on Intel Macs, and macOS Big Sur (11) or later on Apple Silicon Macs.

Yes. Parallels Desktop supports Intel Macs running macOS Catalina (10.15) and later. It handles the Windows 11 TPM 2.0 requirement automatically through virtualization, so you do not need Boot Camp.

Yes. Parallels Desktop has been available since 2006 and is trusted by individuals, businesses, educational institutions, and enterprises worldwide. Parallels Desktop is Microsoft's authorized solution for running Windows 11 on Apple Silicon Macs.

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.