Alternatives to Parallels Desktop
There are more than 25 alternatives to Parallels Desktop for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Windows, Mac, BSD, and Android. The best alternative is VirtualBox, which is both free and Open Source.
Risks of Utilizing Pirated Software
Potential risks that users face when utilizing pirated or illegally cracked licenses for Parallels Desktop (or any macOS or Windows software) are:
- Ransomware – An extortion-based threat that is considered a cryptovirology because it locks a user out of software or hardware until a ransom is paid.
Compatibility with Apple Silicon
Advisory: VMware Fusion does not work on Apple Silicon (M1) chip.
VMWare said this week that it would initiate a public technology preview for its hypervisor, designed for systems based on the Apple M1 system-on-chip. The new VMware Fusion hypervisor lets users run Microsoft’s Windows on the latest Macs, but it has a number of limitations.
Parallels Desktop for Mac Licenses
Free Parallels Access subscription is offered along with the following Parallels Desktop for Mac licenses:
- Perpetual licenses for Parallels Desktop for Mac (3 months)
- Subscriptions for Parallels Desktop for Mac Pro Edition (for the period of the subscription)