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FarPlay
What it is
FarPlay enables musicians and other participants to work together over the internet with reduced audio delay. It transmits uncompressed, full-duplex 48kHz/16bit PCM audio and includes built-in video, customizable layouts, and screensharing. Its Latency Slider lets users trade lower delay against the possibility of audio glitches. Participants can record separate synchronized audio tracks for later import into a DAW, while Broadcast Output sends multichannel audio to a DAW for live performance mixing. FarPlay uses peer-to-peer connections, so users do not need to set up a server or open router ports. It supports Linux, macOS, and Windows computers, but not phones or tablets except Windows tablets with Intel processors. An internet connection that supports peer-to-peer connections is required; Ethernet is recommended for ultra-low latency. The free plan allows one-to-one sessions of up to 45 minutes and lets users join multi-user sessions. Paid plans start at $5.99 a month, with the first month free. Only the person who starts a session needs a subscription for it to receive subscription benefits.
For and against
For
- Transmits uncompressed, full-duplex audio
- Includes video, customizable layouts, and screensharing
- Records separate synchronized tracks for DAW import
- Peer-to-peer setup needs no router-port configuration
Against
- Free sessions are limited to 45 minutes
- Free plan allows no more than two participants
- Phones and most tablets are unsupported
- Requires an internet connection supporting peer-to-peer connections
The verdict
FarPlay combines low-delay audio with video, recording, and DAW features for remote sessions. Check the free-plan limits and device requirements, and note that connection quality depends on suitable peer-to-peer internet.
Who it suits
FarPlay suits musicians arranging remote rehearsals, lessons, or performances, as well as people holding podcasts, readings, or therapy sessions. It requires a compatible computer and peer-to-peer-capable internet connection.
Plans and prices
Free
1-to-1 sessions up to 45 min · join multi-user sessions · forum support
Read 7 Oct 2026 · farplay.io
Standard
Unlimited session length · create multi-user sessions · authorize up to 3 devices · audio mix and combined video recording
Read 7 Oct 2026 · farplay.io
Standard+
Everything in Standard · multi-track audio and video recording · multi-channel Broadcast Output · authorize up to 5 devices
Read 7 Oct 2026 · farplay.io
For Teachers
Everything in Standard+ · all session participants can record · 10 Persistent Rooms · priority support
Read 7 Oct 2026 · farplay.io
On the record
- Architecture
- FarPlay says it uses peer-to-peer architecture and does not require users to configure a server or open router ports.farplay.io · read 7 Oct 2026
- Audio
- FarPlay transmits uncompressed, full-duplex 48kHz/16bit PCM audio.farplay.io · read 7 Oct 2026
- Broadcast
- Broadcast Output sends multi-channel audio in real time to a DAW for mixing livestream performances.farplay.io · read 7 Oct 2026
- Free limits
- Free mode allows sessions with no more than two participants and limits each session to 45 minutes.farplay.io · read 7 Oct 2026
- Latency control
- Its Latency Slider lets users balance lower latency against possible audio glitches.farplay.io · read 7 Oct 2026
- Maker and origin
- The About page says Dan Tepfer began the software effort in 2020, FarPlay entered public beta in October 2021, and it became a startup in January 2022.farplay.io · read 7 Oct 2026
- Network needs
- FarPlay requires an internet connection that supports peer-to-peer connections; the site recommends Ethernet for ultra-low latency.farplay.io · read 7 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- FarPlay enables people to play music together over the internet with reduced audio delay.farplay.io · read 7 Oct 2026
- Recording
- FarPlay can record separate synchronized audio tracks for session participants for later import into a DAW.farplay.io · read 7 Oct 2026
- Subscription sharing
- For a session to have subscription benefits, only the person initiating it needs a subscription.farplay.io · read 7 Oct 2026
- Support
- The Free plan includes forum support, Standard includes email support, and For Teachers includes priority support.farplay.io · read 7 Oct 2026
- System support
- FarPlay supports Mac, Windows, and Linux computers, and does not support phones or tablets except Windows tablets with Intel processors.farplay.io · read 7 Oct 2026
- Use cases
- The site describes use for music lessons, remote rehearsals, online performances, podcasts, readings, and therapy.farplay.io · read 7 Oct 2026
- Video
- FarPlay includes built-in video with customizable layouts and screensharing.farplay.io · read 7 Oct 2026
