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Parallels Desktop Reviews

Vendor: Parallels
3.8 out of 5

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Parallels Desktop mindshare

As of October 2025, the mindshare of Parallels Desktop in the Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) category stands at 10.2%, down from 12.2% compared to the previous year, according to calculations based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Parallels Desktop10.2%
VMware Fusion Pro17.4%
VMware Workstation14.5%
Other57.900000000000006%
Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)
 
 
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Computer Software Company
14%
Comms Service Provider
13%
University
10%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Educational Organization
7%
Healthcare Company
5%
Hospitality Company
5%
Financial Services Firm
4%
Government
4%
Retailer
4%
Outsourcing Company
3%
Non Profit
3%
Energy/Utilities Company
3%
Media Company
2%
Construction Company
2%
Performing Arts
1%
Real Estate/Law Firm
1%
Insurance Company
1%
Legal Firm
1%
Transportation Company
1%
Logistics Company
1%
Wholesaler/Distributor
1%
Marketing Services Firm
1%
Recreational Facilities/Services Company
1%

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Parallels Desktop Reviews Summary
Author infoRatingReview Summary
Payments Architect at Self Employed4.0I use Parallels Desktop on my MacBook Pro for developing software across platforms, valuing its ability to manage resources efficiently. While some device driver and data transfer issues exist, it suits my needs better than VMware Fusion.
Information Security Consultant at Excellenta3.5No summary available