Parallels Desktop vs USMTGUI
Parallels Desktop
parallels.comUSMTGUI
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| Figure | Parallels Desktop | USMTGUI |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 16 | 6 |
| Spec score · PC Migration Software | 7.8 (#9) | 7.4 (#14) |
| Headquarters | Schaffhausen, Switzerland | Denmark |
Plans
Parallels Desktop
- Standard EditionPriced on request
- Standard EditionPrice not published
- Pro EditionPriced on request
- Pro EditionPrice not published
- Business EditionPrice not published
- Business EditionPriced on request
- Enterprise EditionPriced on request
- Enterprise EditionPrice not published
- Business SubscriptionPrice not published
- Pro SubscriptionPrice not published
USMTGUI
- USMTGUI HOME$10, paid once
- USMTGUI HOME Pro$20, paid once
- USMTGUI HOME Pro +$30, paid once
- USMTGUI HOME Pro Open$50, paid once
- USMTGUI for Consult$250, paid once
- USMTGUI Corporate licensed$350, paid once
In their own words
Parallels Desktop
Parallels Desktop runs Windows and Linux virtual machines on a Mac, so users can run Windows applications alongside macOS. Supported hosts include Intel Macs running macOS Catalina 10.15 or later and Apple Silicon Macs running macOS Big Sur 11 or later. It is authorized by Microsoft for Windows 11 on Apple Silicon and supports current macOS, Windows, and Linux versions. Listed Windows applications include Excel, Power BI, Access, and QuickBooks. Virtual machines support snapshots, nested virtualization, and GPU acceleration. Standard permits up to 8 GB of vRAM and four vCPUs per VM; Pro raises those limits to 128 GB and 32 vCPUs. Pro also supports command-line workflows and Jenkins and Vagrant integrations. Business adds centralized administration, license management, and Jamf and Intune deployment integrations, while Enterprise includes encrypted VMs under organizational control. The product is paid and offers a 14-day trial. Standard and Pro include unlimited phone and email support, and subscribers get 24/7 chat. Qualifying direct purchases have a 30-day money-back guarantee; renewals are excluded.