Parallels
Try Parallels Desktop free for 14 days
Install it, build a Windows machine and test your own apps.
- 14-day free trial, no purchase to download
- Windows 11 on M1 to M5 Macs
- 30-day money-back on parallels.com purchases
The trial and what comes after
| Deal | Code | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| 14 daysFree Parallels Desktop trial | — | A Parallels account is needed to activate; no purchase to download. |
The trial runs for 14 days from activation. That is long enough to install Parallels Desktop, set up Windows 11 and open the programs you depend on, whether that is a finance package, an engineering tool or a game you already own.
You sign in with a Parallels account to register the trial. Downloading the installer does not require a purchase, and the official download page says a credit card is not needed just to get the installer.
The trial is the right place to test the awkward cases. Software tied to special drivers, anti-cheat systems or nested virtualization can behave differently in a virtual machine, so run those first and decide before day 14.
If you keep it, a license or subscription is required after the trial. Purchases made directly on parallels.com carry a 30-day money-back guarantee for the initial purchase, which gives you a second safety net on top of the trial.
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Is the trial free for both Apple silicon and Intel Macs?
The official download page offers the 14-day trial for supported Macs with Apple silicon and Intel processors. Supported guest systems differ between the two.
Do I need a credit card to start?
Not to download the installer. You do need to create or sign in to a Parallels account to activate the trial.
What happens after 14 days?
Continued use requires a valid Parallels Desktop license or subscription. Nothing is billed by the trial itself according to the download page.
Can I test Windows 11 in the trial?
Yes. Installing Windows 11 and your own software is exactly what the trial period is meant for.
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