One-Time Purchase
If you select this option, you will get a license with the following properties:
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No free upgrades to future versions of Parallels Desktop.
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No expiration date. The license is always valid for the version it was purchased for, but is subject to the End-of-Life policy.
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Get minor updates and fixes for the current Parallels Desktop version until the version reaches End-of-Life.
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30-day phone and chat support, and email support for two years from the version release date.
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With a perpetual Parallels Desktop for Mac license, you get a three-month subscription for Parallels Toolbox and Parallels Access for Mac and Windows. Learn more in KB 124228.
Subscription
A subscription license offers the following:
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Free upgrades to future Parallels Desktop versions at no additional charge. Once a new version is released, you will simply need to download it from the Parallels website.
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A subscription needs to be updated at the end of the subscription period. Note that by default, the subscription is auto-renewable, so you don't have to worry about expiration. If you would like to turn auto-renewal off, visit KB 123306. If you would like to change the payment method for the next renewal, follow the instructions from KB 123883.
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Get minor updates and fixes for Parallels Desktop.
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Includes phone and chat support throughout the whole period of the subscription validity.
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With a Parallels Desktop for Mac Standard or Pro Edition subscription, Parallels Toolbox and Parallels Access are valid for the duration of your subscription. Learn more in KB 124228.