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Parallels Desktop vs VirtualBuddy: catalog facts
Parallels Desktop	VirtualBuddy
Paid A paid subscription or perpetual licence is required after the trial.	Free The open-source application is available without a license fee.
macOS	macOS
Coherence mode runs Windows applications as if they were Mac apps Well-supported on Apple silicon with guided Windows 11 setup	Guided macOS image selection and installation
Subscription or yearly upgrade pricing macOS only, closed source	Requires Apple Silicon and a supported macOS host.
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License: BSD-2-Clause
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 September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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