Description:
Desktop virtualization software
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Type: Cask
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Latest Version: 26.4.0-57513@0
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Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
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Links:
Homepage |
formulae.brew.sh
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Category: System utilities
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Tags:
virtualization
windows
vm
macos
linux
parallels
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Install:
brew install --cask parallels
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About:
Parallels Desktop is a hardware virtualization solution for macOS that allows users to run Windows, Linux, and other operating systems simultaneously with macOS without rebooting. It provides tight integration between host and guest OSes, enabling features like Coherence Mode for running Windows apps as if they were native Mac applications. The software is optimized for high performance, including support for DirectX 11, OpenGL 3.3, and Apple's M-series silicon.
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Key Features:
- Coherence Mode for running Windows apps alongside macOS apps
- Optimized for Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3) and Intel processors
- One-click installation of Windows and other OSes
- DirectX 11 and OpenGL 3.3 support for gaming and graphics
- Snapshot and rollback capabilities for system states
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Use Cases:
- Running Windows-only software and games on a Mac
- Software development and testing across multiple operating systems
- Creating isolated environments for security testing
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Alternatives:
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VMware Fusion
– Free for personal use, more enterprise-focused features
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VirtualBox
– Open source and free, but less optimized for macOS integration
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UTM
– Free alternative with QEMU backend, less polished UI
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| Jun 22, 2026 12:11pm |
26.4.0-57513 |
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VERSION_BUMP |
5572320b |
| May 28, 2026 5:51pm |
26.3.3-57507 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
0d88e845 |
| Apr 27, 2026 5:17pm |
26.3.2-57398 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
9cfbc928 |
| Apr 16, 2026 4:57pm |
26.3.1-57396 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
4c8a013f |
| Mar 25, 2026 4:44pm |
26.3.0-57392 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
8a1f45bd |
| Feb 5, 2026 7:20pm |
26.2.2-57373 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
c82694d4 |
| Jan 14, 2026 4:38pm |
26.2.1-57371 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
983a1647 |
| Aug 7, 2025 4:31pm |
20.4.1-55996 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
2be1c42e |
| Jun 27, 2024 3:00pm |
19.4.1-54985 |
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VERSION_BUMP |
122c74b3 |
| Dec 26, 2023 10:18am |
19.2.1-54832 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
7fe4d0c6 |
| Dec 24, 2023 9:24am |
19.2.0-54827 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
9c677338 |
| Oct 19, 2023 2:37pm |
19.1.0-54729 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
1efb8bfe |
| Jul 6, 2023 9:19am |
18.3.2-53621 |
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d7cf960d |
| Feb 16, 2023 7:15pm |
18.2.0-53488 |
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6bb9739d |
| Feb 16, 2023 10:32am |
18.2.0-53488 |
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5533978d |
| Dec 31, 2022 1:42pm |
18.1.1-53328 |
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VERSION_BUMP |
24d3abd8 |
| Dec 13, 2022 8:58pm |
18.1.1-53328 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
6812a367 |
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