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GhostVM vs Parallels Desktop: catalog facts
GhostVM	Parallels Desktop
Free Download offered on the site; no pricing is listed.	Paid A paid subscription or perpetual licence is required after the trial.
macOS	macOS
Native macOS guests on Apple Silicon with instant clones Clipboard, files and ports bridged with explicit controls	Coherence mode runs Windows applications as if they were Mac apps Well-supported on Apple silicon with guided Windows 11 setup
Apple Silicon Macs only Runs macOS guests rather than other operating systems	Subscription or yearly upgrade pricing macOS only, closed source
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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