# Parallels Desktop for Mac Reviews **Vendor:** Corel Corporation **Category:** [Remote Desktop Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/remote-desktop) **Average Rating:** 4.3/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 59 ## About Parallels Desktop for Mac A fast, easy and powerful application for running Windows on your Intel or Apple M1 Mac—all without rebooting. Includes 30+ one-touch tools to simplify everyday tasks on Mac and Windows. ## Parallels Desktop for Mac Pros & Cons **What users like:** - Users appreciate the **fast switching between Mac and Windows** in Parallels Desktop, enhancing their experience significantly. (1 reviews) - Users find **cross-platform compatibility** essential for seamless performance of Windows tools on Mac, enhancing productivity significantly. (1 reviews) - Users find Parallels Desktop for Mac to be **easy to use** , appreciating its fast switching between systems. (1 reviews) - Users value the **easy deployment** of Parallels Desktop for Mac, allowing quick transitions between operating systems. (1 reviews) - Users appreciate the **mobile compatibility** of Parallels Desktop, enabling smooth operation of Windows tools on Mac. (1 reviews) - Seamless Integration (1 reviews) **What users dislike:** - Users criticize Parallels Desktop for being **expensive with misleading billing practices** , often resulting in unapproved renewals and dissatisfaction. (1 reviews) - Users face **feature limitations** such as requiring a separate Windows license and encountering performance issues with 3D apps. (1 reviews) - Users report significant issues with **subscription management** , including auto-renewals without consent and lack of clear notice. (1 reviews) - Users face **update issues** that hinder performance, particularly with USB devices and demanding applications in Parallels Desktop. (1 reviews) ## Parallels Desktop for Mac Reviews ### 1. Parallels for Mac Is Amazing **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User in Arts and Crafts | Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) **Reviewed Date:** February 22, 2019 **What do you like best about Parallels Desktop for Mac?** I couldn't survive without Parallels on my Mac. What we do involves a lot of Mac computers and some Pc and this helps to not have multiples **What do you dislike about Parallels Desktop for Mac?** I truly don't dislike anything, except for sometimes booting up takes a few seconds **Recommendations to others considering Parallels Desktop for Mac:** I recommend this product for anyone that loves the ease of a Mac but sometimes needs the power of a PC. I don't always want to use a PC but when I NEED to I turn to Parallels. They make it easy no matter what I am **What problems is Parallels Desktop for Mac solving and how is that benefiting you?** Not having to own multiple types of computers! ### 2. Gets The Job Done Reasonably Well **Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Meghan W. | Visual Designer & President, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) **Reviewed Date:** February 21, 2019 **What do you like best about Parallels Desktop for Mac?** I like how I’m able to run both Mac and Windows based software on my MacBook Pro laptop. Super helpful in loading a publication library originally designed to run on on Microsoft PCs. **What do you dislike about Parallels Desktop for Mac?** I think that at the time I paid $200 for the license which I think is a big high. The program also consumed a lot of memory and was difficult to close and reopen whilst working with other programs open. **What problems is Parallels Desktop for Mac solving and how is that benefiting you?** I’m able to use the computer that I love to run any software that I need; regardless of its ideal platform. ### 3. One of the Best VM's out there **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User in Telecommunications | Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) **Reviewed Date:** February 21, 2019 **What do you like best about Parallels Desktop for Mac?** Of all the VM software I've used, it's been the most intuitive from the start. The graphics are also really good, which makes a huge difference when checking web responsiveness between Mac and Windows browsers. **What do you dislike about Parallels Desktop for Mac?** The only issue I've had was switching between screens and it getting confused with my mouse, but even then I was able to configure that so it didn't happen. I don't have a lot of negative things to report. **Recommendations to others considering Parallels Desktop for Mac:** VirtualBox is another great VM software to work with. **What problems is Parallels Desktop for Mac solving and how is that benefiting you?** I'm currently developing a tool for our communications platform and it requires both Mac and Windows compatibility. I work primarily on a Mac so I need to reference Windows quite a bit in development. It's been a real time saver. ### 4. Excellent way to multitask **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Daniel J. | Organic Chemistry PhD Student, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** February 27, 2019 **What do you like best about Parallels Desktop for Mac?** I like how easy it is to increase productivity by partitioning my computer. It’s convenient to use the parallel desktop, I get so much more done! **What do you dislike about Parallels Desktop for Mac?** I had a few problems understanding how to use the software at the beginning, but it gets easier once you get used to the tools and options. **What problems is Parallels Desktop for Mac solving and how is that benefiting you?** I am able to partition my desktop and get more achieved. I can run multiple software applications and programs at once and it helps me organize my programs better. ### 5. Parallels for Mac is hands down amazing **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User in Arts and Crafts | Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) **Reviewed Date:** February 22, 2019 **What do you like best about Parallels Desktop for Mac?** I love that I can run Parallels on my Mac and and it runs seamlessly and you wouldn't even know that it was running. You can start programs up and not have to worry if you booted under PC/Mac. I love it **What do you dislike about Parallels Desktop for Mac?** I truly can't figure anything I don't like about Parallels. It works amazing! **What problems is Parallels Desktop for Mac solving and how is that benefiting you?** I use Mac for most of all my work but a few things need to be ran on a PC and this helps it out without having 2 computers! ### 6. easy to use **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Robert T. | Compliance Officer CCCO, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) **Reviewed Date:** February 12, 2019 **What do you like best about Parallels Desktop for Mac?** seamless integration with the platforms. coherence mode all the way **What do you dislike about Parallels Desktop for Mac?** i have found nothing that i dislike about this product **What problems is Parallels Desktop for Mac solving and how is that benefiting you?** running windown programs on an apple, thats what this is all about ### 7. Awesome Tool for Mac users **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User in Non-Profit Organization Management | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** February 28, 2019 **What do you like best about Parallels Desktop for Mac?** This application is so much more powerful than boot camp. It allowed me to execute applications in internet explorer in record time. **What do you dislike about Parallels Desktop for Mac?** It’s hard to say I disliked anything. Most of the applications I ran weren’t the most ram or power intensive. **What problems is Parallels Desktop for Mac solving and how is that benefiting you?** Our office is Mac based, but our systems were windows based. Our business deals with state and federal grants. As a result many times We are forced to deal with “antiquated” systems. ### 8. Parallels review **Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User in Information Technology and Services | Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) **Reviewed Date:** March 10, 2019 **What do you like best about Parallels Desktop for Mac?** I love the fact that I can use a pc on my Mac to do scripting but mainly work from my Mac **What do you dislike about Parallels Desktop for Mac?** I don’t like the the cost of the product when there are similar free versions now out there **What problems is Parallels Desktop for Mac solving and how is that benefiting you?** I use it so that I can script in both operating systems ### 9. Only Option I have to Fix a Specific Issue, Would Not Use Otherwise **Rating:** 3.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Elizabeth S. | Director of Finance and Office Operations, Public Relations and Communications, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) **Reviewed Date:** January 17, 2018 **What do you like best about Parallels Desktop for Mac?** It allows me to access the businesses banking information and utilize the functionality of their website, where I would not be able to do so utilizing my Mac OS based system otherwise. **What do you dislike about Parallels Desktop for Mac?** It is VERY slow, take a while to boot, the graphics look like I'm on a computer from 2008, fonts on the web pages are minuscule and I am unable to resize the windows or adjust the fonts properly in order to be able to read them correctly. In short, I use this software because it's the only option I have, NOT because I like it and enjoy it. **Recommendations to others considering Parallels Desktop for Mac:** This software solved a very specific issue I was having, however, I do not find it to be a very easy to use software. As a creative firm, my office operates on an entirely Mac based OS. However, my company's bank's website functionality only works through Internet Explorer or Edge (which is a whole different commentary on my bank!). So, in order to be able to access banking information for the business, I had to utilize this software in order to do so. However, it is very slow, take a while to boot, the graphics look like I'm on a computer from 2008, fonts on the web pages are minuscule and I am unable to resize the windows or adjust the fonts properly in order to be able to read them correctly. In short, I use this software because it's the only option I have, NOT because I like it and enjoy it. **What problems is Parallels Desktop for Mac solving and how is that benefiting you?** My firm, as a creative firm, operates on an entirely Mac based OS. The firm's banking website functionality only properly works on Windows based browsers such as Internet Explorer and Edge. Because you cannot run those browsers on an Apple system, I had to find a way to access our banking information. 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