Who's this for: Parallel offers a no-nonsense approach to virtualizaiton. New versions of Parallels typically arrive around the time Apple releases a new version of macOS, usually in the fall. Once a new version gets released, you can download it from the Parallels website. The professional version does include free upgrades. The former doesn't include free updates to future versions of Parallels Desktop, but also has no expiration date. The home version is $80 or $50 for an upgrade, while the professional version is $100 per year. Parallels Desktop 15 is the company's flagship consumer product and is available through a free trial, regardless of the version you choose. It also works with macOS Mojave 10.14, macOS High Sierra 10.13, and macOS Sierra 10.12. Noted Windows apps you can run on your Mac include Autodesk 3ds Max 2020, Lumion, ArcGIS Pro, and more.īeyond this, Parallels Desktop 15 is also fully compatible and optimized for macOS Catalina, which means it supports Apple's Sidecar. To date, nearly 1,600 PC games require DirectX 11, which means you can now experience all of them on your Mac through Parallels virtualization.
