parallels@14 ☆

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Description:
Desktop virtualization software

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 14.1.3-45485@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: System utilities

Tags: virtualization windows macos vm cross-platform productivity

Install: brew install --cask parallels@14

About:
Parallels Desktop is a powerful virtualization solution for macOS that enables users to run Windows, Linux, and other operating systems simultaneously alongside macOS without rebooting. It provides seamless integration features like Coherence Mode, shared folders, and drag-and-drop functionality. The software is optimized for performance, including support for DirectX 11 and OpenGL 3.0, making it suitable for both productivity and development workflows.

Key Features:

Coherence Mode for running Windows apps like native Mac applications
Performance optimization with DirectX 11 and OpenGL 3.0 support
One-click installation of Windows and other operating systems
Shared folders, clipboard, and drag-and-drop between OSes
Support for USB devices and multiple monitors

Use Cases:

Running Windows-only software on macOS without dual-booting
Software development and testing across multiple operating systems
Accessing enterprise Windows applications from a Mac environment

Alternatives:

VMware Fusion – Similar virtualization capabilities, often compared for enterprise features and pricing
VirtualBox – Free and open-source alternative with fewer integration features and lower performance
UTM – Free macOS virtualization option with Apple Silicon support but less mature integration

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 10, 2025 8:05pm	14.1.3-45485	0	VERSION_BUMP	d1c0d73f