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Parallels Desktop for Mac

Desktop virtualization software

Quick answer: Parallels Desktop is a utility for macOS. Install it with brew install --cask parallels. The licence is not declared in Homebrew metadata. It has 542 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What Parallels Desktop is

Parallels Desktop is a utility for macOS: desktop virtualization software.

It is distributed as a Homebrew cask, which installs a .app bundle into your Applications folder. Homebrew only automates the download and install step; the licence terms come from the vendor.

How to install Parallels Desktop

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install --cask parallels.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

Prefer a graphical installer? Download it from the official site. MacPicks never hosts or mirrors binaries — the Homebrew command always pulls from the vendor's own release.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install Parallels Desktop on Mac?

Run brew install --cask parallels in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is Parallels Desktop open source?

Homebrew's metadata does not declare a licence for this app, so the official site is the authoritative source.

Does Parallels Desktop run on Apple silicon?

Yes, natively.

How popular is Parallels Desktop?

It was installed 542 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #1466 in this catalogue.

What version of Parallels Desktop is current?

The latest packaged version is 27.0.3-58680.