App Compatibility
Parall supports a wide range of macOS apps. Some apps are fully verified to work seamlessly, while others offer partial compatibility or are not yet supported. Below is a summary of current app compatibility.
Fully Verified and Supported Apps
- Google Chrome, Edge, Brave, Vivaldi, Opera, Tor Browser, Visual Studio Code, Arduino IDE, FreeCAD, Blender, Qt Creator, FileMaker Pro, Git Tower, Telegram Desktop, Viber, Discord, Dropbox, OBS, KiCad, Plex, Spotify, Sublime Text, Sublime Merge, LightBurn, Slack, Notion, Cursor, Evernote
Thanks to the improved HOME redirect feature introduced in version 1.0.5, the majority of other macOS apps now work correctly, not just those listed above.
Parall automatically detects Chrome, Firefox and ToDesktop based apps, which work without any additional setup. These apps use data separation automatically.
More supported apps will be added over time. Check back later for updates as compatibility expands.
You can also experiment with unsupported apps by overriding the HOME directory, adding custom command-line arguments, or setting environment variables to isolate app data and behavior. If your target app isn’t listed and you’d like to verify that it works before purchasing, please contact support - I’ll personally test it or fix compatibility if needed.
Still Need Help?
If something doesn’t work as expected - or if you’re unsure whether a behavior is intended - contact support. The app is actively maintained, and I’ll do my best to help.