Any Success Using Parallels Beta with M1 Mac Chip?

Mar 31, 2021

Has anyone been successful using the beta version of Parallels to run Storyline on their new Mac with the M1 silicon chip?

13 Replies
Saira A

Hi, I am looking into purchasing a new Macbook pro with the M1 chip to use for storyline as I am tired of using two different laptops for work.  Does the new parallels software work on the M1 effectively to use storyline?

Sorry, I am just jumping on this thread with my own motive to find out more before I spend a small fortune on a new laptop.

Lon Goldstein

FYI, this thread is a bit old now, but I wanted to add a note that I've been having only mixed success with running Articulate 360 on a 2021 M1 Mac under Parallels/Windows 11 ARM version. It seems very unstable, loses line spacing settings, and crashes frequently. 

Posted about it here: Storyline 360 instability on M1 Mac with Parallels/Windows 11 ARM version - Articulate Storyline Discussions - E-Learning Heroes

Curious to hear the experience of people working on M1 Macs who have been working extensively, not just doing a few tryouts. 

Thanks,

Lon 

Michael Graham

Has there been any updates to user experience since this last post. I am running macOS with the new M2 chip. Articulate recommends installing parallel to have a second operating system. That is certainly not preferred and I am also very leery of a company that does not support macOS when alot of companies now work with macBooks. Any suggestions or updates would be appreciated.  

Steve Blane

Hey everyone - Has anyone tried using VMWare vs Parallels? https://communities.vmware.com/t5/VMware-Fusion-Documents/Running-Fusion-on-an-Intel-Mac-and-upgrading-to-an-M1-M2-Mac/tac-p/2943782

I've always been a Parallels go with zero experience using VMWare. I assume the issues are Windows 11 ARM related, but I thought I'd ask.