# Parallels Alternative for Mac: An App Like Parallels

Canonical page: https://macbase.app/alternatives/parallels

Virtualization app that runs Windows and its applications on Intel or Apple silicon Macs.

People look for Parallels because its Mac virtualization software is paid and Windows requires its own license. Alternatives may offer free or one-time pricing, lighter virtualization, or open-source software.

- Website: https://www.parallels.com

## Mac apps people use instead of Parallels for developer tools

- [MacVisor](https://macbase.app/apps/macvisor): Run macOS, Linux and Windows VMs on Apple silicon ($59, $10 off for MacBase members, Developer Tools, Apple silicon, macOS 26 Tahoe or later, in English, Spanish, French and 8 more languages)

More: [every alternatives page](https://macbase.app/alternatives).