Cheaper ways to get Parallels Desktop Pro

Parallels Desktop Pro is the Parallels app for running Windows and other operating systems on a Mac, with advanced virtual machine options. Parallels Desktop Standard is the cheaper option and covers running Windows on a Mac for everyday use, without the advanced virtual machine tools.

Cheapest way to get Parallels Desktop Pro: Parallels Desktop Standard at $8.33/mo. Parallels virtualization for running Windows and other systems on a Mac with core features.

Parallels Desktop Standard $8.33/mo
Save about $20 a year vs Parallels Desktop Pro.
You get: Parallels virtualization for running Windows and other systems on a Mac with core features.
You miss: Pro features for developers and testers, such as advanced virtual machine tools.
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Questions people ask

What is the cheapest way to get Parallels Desktop Pro?

Parallels Desktop Standard for $8.33 a month instead of $10. Parallels virtualization for running Windows and other systems on a Mac with core features.

What do you give up with Parallels Desktop Standard?

Pro features for developers and testers, such as advanced virtual machine tools.

Are there other cheaper options than Parallels Desktop Pro?

Parallels Desktop Standard is the one we recommend.