parallels@18 ☆

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Description:
Desktop virtualization software

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 18.3.4-53630@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: System utilities

Tags: virtualization windows linux macos vm desktop

Install: brew install --cask parallels@18

About:
Parallels Desktop is a powerful hardware virtualization solution for macOS that enables users to run Windows, Linux, and other operating systems simultaneously with macOS. It provides seamless integration features like Coherence Mode, allowing Windows applications to run as if they were native Mac apps. The platform is optimized for performance, supporting DirectX 11, OpenGL 3.0, and up to 32 vCPUs and 128GB of RAM per virtual machine.

Key Features:

Seamless Coherence Mode integration
Performance-optimized with DirectX 11 and OpenGL 3.0 support
Snapshots and rollback for safe testing
One-click migration from physical PCs and Boot Camp
Retina display and 5K resolution support

Use Cases:

Running Windows-only development tools and IDEs on macOS
Testing software across multiple operating systems
Enterprise application compatibility without dual-booting
Cross-platform software development and QA testing

Alternatives:

VMware Fusion – Similar enterprise-grade virtualization with different licensing model
UTM – Free, open-source alternative with QEMU backend, less polished UI
VirtualBox – Free, cross-platform, but lacks macOS-specific optimizations

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