Why Upgrade to Pro?
Get the same features you love in our Standard Edition, but with even more power, versatility and speed in the Parallels Desktop Pro Edition. Whether you’re a student, small business, IT admin, or a power developer, reach your full potential with Pro.
Current version only. Full compatibility with future versions not guaranteed.
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Why upgrade?
Parallels Desktop Pro is designed to work seamlessly with the latest versions of Windows and macOS with enhanced security patching and improved performance. The only Microsoft-authorized solution for seamlessly running Windows on Macs with Intel and Apple silicon: with more processing power, memory, and graphics capabilities for running the most demanding applications.
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Subscription users get the latest features, improvements, and add-ons. Updates include compatibility with new macOS and Windows versions to enhance the user experience and expand functionality.
TouchID Sign-in
Users can now sign-in to Windows using their TouchID, adding another layer of security to Virtual Machine(s).
Optimized for macOS
Get ready for a new level of integration with the latest macOS. We’ve re-engineered Shared Printing options enhancing the printing experience for Windows, as well as delivering a richer experience with macOS virtual machines on Mac computers with Apple silicon.
Do more
A subscription includes Parallels Toolbox (50+ powerful tools at your fingertips). Improved OpenGL 41 support unlocks professional CAD software on Mac.
How to Upgrade to the latest version of Parallels Desktop
1. Choose your version
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2. Copy your license key
Check your confirmation email for your new license key.
3. Install
Install the latest version from this link or from your confirmation email.
4. Activate
Once installed, paste your key in the activation window.
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* Maximum Virtual RAM and CPUs per virtual machine
** The functionality will remain in the Business Edition for some time but will be removed in the future. Please consider upgrading to the Enterprise Edition if this functionality is crucial for you. Contact your account manager for more details.
| Standard Edition | |
| Basics: Run thousands of Windows applications such as Microsoft Office 365, accounting software, trading software, SAP, Matlab, and more. | |
| Get major updates to support new versions of macOS, Windows, Linux, and new Mac models | Subscription only |
| Run professional graphics-intensive Windows applications and powerful virtual machines | 8 GB vRAM, 4 vCPUs * |
| 24/7 phone, chat, and email support | Subscription only |
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| Pro Edition All the Standard Edition features PLUS: |
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| Basics: Run thousands of Windows applications such as Microsoft Office 365, accounting software, trading software, SAP, Matlab, and more. | |
| Get major updates to support new versions of macOS, Windows, Linux, and new Mac models | |
| Run professional graphics-intensive Windows applications and powerful virtual machines | 128 GB vRAM, 32 vCPUs |
| Develop, automate, test, and debug software in Windows, Linux and macOS | |
| New Parallels AI package for developers and education | (Available for download until 12/31/25) |
| 24/7 phone, chat, and email support | |
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| Business Edition All the Standard and Pro Edition features PLUS: |
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| New Parallels AI package for developers and education | |
| New Automate CI/CD workflows with Parallels DevOps | |
| Single volume license, access to License Portal, ability to create sublicense keys, multiple administrators | |
| Business-friendly billing. Extra seats are prorated. Option to get PO, quote to Cart | |
| Provisioning with Mac Management tools or Parallels deployment package | |
| IT-configured Windows "smart” declarative Image in Parallels Desktop Interface | ** |
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| Enterprise All the Standard, Pro and Business Edition features PLUS: |
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| Premium support, Account manager, Onboarding with System Engineers | |
| New Management portal for deployment and control, policies, and monitoring and managing of users’ virtual machines | |
| Per-user licensing option with SSO/SAML/SCIM integration | |
| Access to security documentation and questionnaires | |
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* Maximum Virtual RAM and CPUs per virtual machine
** The functionality will remain in the Business Edition for some time but will be removed in the future. Please consider upgrading to the Enterprise Edition if this functionality is crucial for you. Contact your account manager for more details.
Play many classic Windows-exclusive games on your Mac, including Roblox, League of Legends, Minecraft, Half-Life 2, Age of Empires series, Fortnite, Fall Guys, Rocket League and many more.[1]
[1] – supports up to DirectX 11.
Experience hundreds of Windows-only games on a Mac with the same optimal performance as you would on a PC.
