Should I install macOS Big Sur beta?

It’s fairly stable and installation was easy — but you still probably shouldn’t use it on your main computer. This is early release software, and as such you’ll probably run into some weird bugs or potential app compatibility. … But if you rely on that app, don’t install Big Sur.

Is macOS Big Sur beta safe?

Apple makes a public beta version of Big Sur available for people to try out, test against their favorite software, and report bugs to the company. Since this is beta software, there’s a good chance it could cause problems on your Mac. You may encounter frequent freezes and crashes, or your apps may not work.