parallels@13 ☆

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Description:
Desktop virtualization software

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 13.3.2-43368@0 | Tracked Since: Sep 10, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: System utilities

Tags: virtualization macos windows vm productivity

Install: brew install --cask parallels@13

About:
Parallels Desktop 13 is a desktop virtualization software that allows users to run Windows, Linux, and other operating systems simultaneously on a Mac without rebooting. It provides seamless integration between macOS and guest OSes, enabling direct file sharing, application launching, and resource management for a cohesive user experience.

Key Features:

Run Windows and Linux VMs on macOS
Coherence mode for seamless app integration
Optimized performance for Apple Silicon (M-series) and Intel Macs
Toolbox with utilities for screen recording and file management
Snapshot and rollback capabilities for VM states

Use Cases:

Software development and testing across multiple OS environments
Running Windows-only business or productivity applications on a Mac

Alternatives:

VMware Fusion – Another major desktop virtualization solution for Mac, often compared on performance and feature set.
UTM – Free, open-source virtualization for macOS based on QEMU, less polished but cost-effective.
VirtualBox – Free, cross-platform virtualization from Oracle, but with fewer macOS-specific optimizations.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 10, 2025 8:05pm	13.3.2-43368	0	VERSION_BUMP	7a575bc3
Jul 28, 2024 12:57pm	13.3.2-43368	0	VERSION_BUMP	47225fdd