Parallels Desktop For Mac Reviews & Product Details

seamless integration with the platforms. coherence mode all the way

i have found nothing that i dislike about this product

running windown programs on an apple, thats what this is all about

Its internet speed And Compeletly same as original desktop

Pretty much i like It Very much only thing that distrubing is it get lag of your internet is slow

It is providing me Mac Place and i dont need to buy a whole mac

The ability to effortlessly switch to a Windows app on my Mac greatly increases my productivity.

There seems to be a large number of upgrades required to keep current.

Utilizing Windows only apps without having to switch from a Mac to a Windows PC.

I like that Parallels gives me access to Windows-based software (in particular WordPerfect) for which there is no Mac version.

No strong dislikes, but the interface could be a little more user-friendly.

When I took my current job, the employer used WordPerfect and I was already a dedicated Mac user. My techy brother told me about Parallels and I've never looked back. Three Mac laptops later and I'm still a dedicated user.

The best part is being able to run Windows on my Mac very easily and fast, and I can keep it in my dock like any other app. It doesn't lag at all and works great!

Sometimes when you want to update the software, the App gets wonky, very slow, and once I had to delete the whole thing and download it again, because it froze in blue for some reason. Maybe a bit unstable on that end.

I was having to go back and forth from Mac to a PC every single day, for one single process on Powershell. This was taking too much time, and Powershell (with the execution command) does not run on Mac. So the fastest and most efficient solution was to acquire Parallels Desktop to be able to run Windows on my Mac and run Powershell just like any other app. sooo much faster than the PC, too.

Starting fast, simple interface, easy to add a new virtual machine (and they have ready-to-use images for many free OS). Great performance as well.

Takes too much disk space, as Mac laptops do not have much of it. By default is made for people who will use it every day, and it takes some tweaks to make it convenient for rare use.

Very convenient for testing web applications for Windows browsers (as they work sometimes differently than Mac's). So it helps to quickly identify and remove bugs.

I like how Parallels Desktop allows me to run any version of Windows I install on it, but without having to necessarily boot my laptop in order to access it. Hence the name, Parallels. It runs parallel to your regular Mac OS, on a different Desktop so you can just switch from whatever you're working on your Mac environment to a Windows based environment with just a swipe of your fingers on the trackpad.

I find my macbook constantly running on a LOT of memory when Parallel is running. While I understand it is running a completely different and isolated OS on the side, the fan goes off like crazy as it is consuming tons of memory.

I installed Parallels basically to use my macbook as a gaming laptop on my free time, so this is perfect for me because I can play a game and keep my regular processes running on the side. I found that some of the apps that I use for work I can use on the windows environment too so I can just minimize my game and get back to work whenever.

It supports windows, linux and other OS. You can run them if you have a Mac, also you can share files between the two OS.

Nothing special in mind, the main problem is the ram distributor, but its not related to the platform

Running windows stuff

I think as a Mac user, Parallel desktop gives me the option of virtualization. Which is very important to me as an IT administrator that has to test quite a lot of applications and their behavior in different Operating system environments.

I dare say why I loud Parallel desktop as one of the best in the virtual environment application for MAC OS, it is expensive. Another drawback I have noticed is the issues and many times errors from the Microsoft Windows environment. I wouldn't know whether it is a function of the OS being virtualized or the Parallel desktop application.

I don't think there are more competitors, but Parallel Desktop is solving the problem of virtualization and testing of apps before deploying to their various native environments.

Parallels enables for a speedy and smooth switch between the Windows and Mac platforms while keeping them separate and without distractions. Quick file sharing via a shared folder rather than drag and drop, the location of the files not changing even after editing. It enables remote access to the computer desktop. The Windows platform can be left paused in the background which saves time when starting up apps.

A limitation when it come to gaming is that Parallels only uses the allocated hardware resources. And I find the limitation of 8GB ram getting in the way. The in-built DirectX support enables Windows-based gaming but overall it takes a toll on battery life.

If you do a lot of work on both Windows and macOS, Parallels is not a steep investment. It's decently priced. It enables Windows apps to be run as if they were native Mac apps, and being able to pause Windows in the background saves time when starting up apps.

During my time using this program, I've really enjoyed the user-friendly design, making it easy for beginners to navigate through the menu and easily setup a remote connection of their desires. Considering how easy and simple the setup becomes, it becomes very effiecient and effective to use this software for those who wish to access another operating system right from their Mac. Over time this software has become my main driver as I'm able to use this on the go for right at home, without the worry of needing another devoce that runs the opertaiing system that I require to do the tasks I typically do on a day to day basis.

Though this program provides a useful tool, the only issue I've encountered is minor freezes or a slow connection to the desktop I am using this program for. Though my wifi connection is stable and the connection as well, there are some hiccups in the connection that cause minor freezes or screen lag.

If I wish to access another operating system, such as Windows, while I'm on a Mac and the applications I wish to use for compatible only on Windows OS, making this connection from my Mac via Parallels provides that bridge to make the connction. This provides a fast, easy, and efficient solution when I wish to use another operating system on my Mac. As more time has passed since using this program, I have greatly increased my productivity.

I like how I’m able to run both Mac and Windows based software on my MacBook Pro laptop. Super helpful in loading a publication library originally designed to run on on Microsoft PCs.

I think that at the time I paid $200 for the license which I think is a big high. The program also consumed a lot of memory and was difficult to close and reopen whilst working with other programs open.

I’m able to use the computer that I love to run any software that I need; regardless of its ideal platform.

Parallels is hands down the fastest and most feature-rich virtualization software for the Mac. Parallels is consistently on the cutting edge of virtualization technology, even providing ARM-based Windows virtualization on Macs with Apple's ARM-based M1 process. In addition, Parallels support DirectX 11, allowing you to run several Windows-based games on Macs.

As a result of being on the cutting edge technology wise, major releases of Parallels tend to be quite buggy. These bugs are often worked out in point releases, but they are nonetheless frustrating. In addition, in order to get the most advanced features from Parallels, you must have either the Pro or Business edition, both of which require a perpetual annual subscription. This subscription is only suitable for a single computer. As such, if you would like to run Parallels on multiple computers, you must have multiple licenses - each one at $99/year.

My primary use of Parallels is to run Windows and Windows-based software on Mac computers. In addition, I use Parallels to virtualize older versions of macOS, which allows me to run older Mac programs that newer versions of macOS cannot run - specifically 32-bit applications. In both of these regards, Parallels does a fantastic job.

What I like most about Parallels Desktop for Mac is its performance. I can both use the real machine (macbook pro), and use the virtual machine (window) but all operations between the two machines are still very smooth. I can even play a few games on the virtual machine. In addition, Parallels Desktop for Mac is also very easy to install, the interface is also very clear, so I only took a few minutes to get used to. In addition, Parallels Desktop for Mac also provides a lot of tools to support users, such as drag & drog, retina support, DirectX support, multi monitor support,... In general, very useful.

What I dislike most about Parallels Desktop for Mac is the Pro and Business Editions require annual subscription. I prefer to pay one time and use it life-time. In addition, if you want the Parallels Desktop for Mac to run smoothly and stably, your computer needs to have a lot of RAM, otherwise it will cause crashes or lag.

I have been using Parallels Desktop for Mac for 2 years. Because some of the apps I need only support Windows OS, I have to use Parallels Desktop for Mac to create a virtual machine running Windows operating system. Although there are still some compatibility issues, Parallels Desktop for Mac generally meets most of my needs.

It allows me to access the businesses banking information and utilize the functionality of their website, where I would not be able to do so utilizing my Mac OS based system otherwise.

It is VERY slow, take a while to boot, the graphics look like I'm on a computer from 2008, fonts on the web pages are minuscule and I am unable to resize the windows or adjust the fonts properly in order to be able to read them correctly. In short, I use this software because it's the only option I have, NOT because I like it and enjoy it.

My firm, as a creative firm, operates on an entirely Mac based OS. The firm's banking website functionality only properly works on Windows based browsers such as Internet Explorer and Edge. Because you cannot run those browsers on an Apple system, I had to find a way to access our banking information. Parallels allows us to do that.

Easy configuration controls and forward compatibility (I'm still on Parallels 12 with Windows 10). Scenario 3 worked for me upgrading my 32-bit Win 7 VM: https://www.parallels.com/blogs/install-windows-10-parallels-desktop

Don't completely trust how secure it is, especially if not isolated from Mac OS.

I need to run some obscure PC-only code and Parallels lets me do that (and only that) while quarantining Windows from the rest of my activities under Mac OSX.

The program was easy to install but didn't work well on my Macbook.

1) Parallles requires a lot of space and ate up even more space on my Macbook. Made my computer extremely slow and lagging. 2) Parallels takes over my Macbook. I found it hard to "share" between Windows and Mac overall 3) When I requested for a refund from them, they didn't want to return the unused portion. never had this kind of problem before.

I ended up buying a second computer that runs on Windows. And still need to pay for my unused Parallels program.

I love how easy and simple it is to use. It's virtually painless to get it up and running and works near flawlessly! I have no overall need to use another computer or windows laptop to get my work done as it can run windows programs in MacOs.

The price has been increasing and now the previous price for a permanent license is now the price for a 1-year subscription. It would also be nice to have a little more flexibility with the Virtual RAM and Virtual CPUs in the standard edition now that Macs in general are becoming more powerful.

Parallels has absolutley removed the necessity to require a windows PC for work. It has made my computing needs and traveling far easier by having the ability to use both Mac and Windows in a single device. I can now use any type of program I could possibly want on my Macbook Pro!

The look and feel are great: It seems to be just a regular tab you are using, it is smooth to work and the VM refreshes quickly. Easy to use. The IT guy who configured my VM mentioned that Parallels may be having some issues with Apple M2 Chip machines, however, mine is working perfectly,

So far I like it all, there is nothing to complain about.

There are some business Apps that do not run on MAC machines, which is why Parallels VM helps me to run those Apps on a Microsoft VM.

Parallels is very easy to use and does not come up with updates all the time like some other products.

It has happened once that I had a VM that got stuck but it was probably due to a hard drive failure.

I used other virtualization software on Mac, but Parallels is the only one that makes it easy for me to have Windows VM on Mac. VirtualBox failed at this, for example.