Why use parallels over HyperKit

[idontusenumbers]

Could the Parallels team update the readme with a list of benefits and maybe even drawbacks to using parallels over docker desktop/macos built in hyperkit virtualization?

[wrobelda]

Here's why: docker/roadmap#7 (scroll all the way down)

[robrecord]

@wrobelda could you please summarise? I've read most of the entire thread but can't see where it mentions either VM solution.

[wrobelda]

Stock Docker on macOS has severe performance issues, especially around networking stack.

[robrecord]

Thanks; and Parallels improves upon this, specifically?

[wrobelda]

Thanks; and Parallels improves upon this, specifically?

Well, Parallels is the most performant hypervisor available for macOS, with little overhead in any performance aspect.

[robrecord]

I'm pleased to hear this since recently investing in it. Thank you