Running Windows on M1 Mac with Parallels 17
Parallels 17 allows Apple’s M1 chip to run the ARM version of Windows 11 smoothly without compatibility issues.
Installing and Using VirtualBox on Mac
VirtualBox must be installed as the "OS X hosts" version on your Mac before use. The installer places VirtualBox in the Applications folder.
Compatibility of VMWare on M1 Mac
VMWare’s technology preview for M1 Macs lacks official support due to Windows for Arm unavailability. VMWare Horizon Client, however, works with macOS 10.14+ on M1 Macs.
Boot Camp Limitation on M1 Mac
Unlike Intel Macs, M1 Macs do not support Boot Camp for running Windows. Virtual machines are the current option for Windows on M1 Macs.