Parsec
Android only
in Remote desktop software
- Recognised40% of the score79
- Phone app26% of the score100
- Documented20% of the score85
- Free plan14% of the score100
- Free plan
- Yes
- Runs on
- Android, api, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows
Summary
Parsec is a remote access app for connecting to a computer from another device for work, gaming or sharing access. Supported platforms include Windows, macOS, Ubuntu Linux, Android and a Chromium web client. Its gaming design targets 60FPS UHD play with low latency, and controls include keyboard mapping, gamepads and advanced settings. A shared link can let another person observe or control a computer. Parsec states that native-app peer-to-peer traffic is encrypted end-to-end with a shared 128-bit AES key; web-client sessions use DTLS. Accounts support multi-factor authentication, and Teams can enforce SAML 2.0 single sign-on. Personal Use and Individuals are licensed for personal, non-commercial use; commercial use requires Teams or Enterprise. The free plan is available, and a 14-day trial is listed. Individuals (Warp) costs 8.33 USD per user per month, billed annually. Teams costs 30.00 USD per user per month, billed annually, and Enterprise costs 45.00 USD per user per month, billed annually only. Guest Access invitations provide temporary access for up to five days and cost $25 per invitation.
Who it is for
Parsec suits people who want to access a computer remotely for work, gaming or sharing control. Organizations needing commercial use can consider Teams or Enterprise; personal plans are limited to non-commercial use.
What is good
- Supports Windows, macOS, Ubuntu Linux and Android.
- Designed for 60FPS UHD gaming with low latency.
- Shared links allow another person to observe or control.
- Native peer-to-peer traffic is encrypted end-to-end.
- Teams can enforce SAML 2.0 single sign-on.
What to know first
- Personal Use and Individuals are non-commercial only.
- Commercial use requires Teams or Enterprise.
- Guest Access costs $25 per invitation.
- Teams and Enterprise are billed annually.
Verdict
Parsec combines remote access, game-oriented controls and link-based sharing across desktop, mobile and web clients. Check the commercial-use terms and annual billing details when choosing a plan.
Parsec plans and pricing
All plansCompared on remote desktop software
- Free plan
- Yesparsec.app
Facts
- Paid from
- 8.33parsec.app · 20 Sept 2026
- Access mode
- bothparsec.app · 20 Sept 2026
- Supported platforms
- Windows, macOS, Ubuntu Linux, Android, Chromium web clientparsec.app · 20 Sept 2026
- Mobile apps
- Yesparsec.app · 20 Sept 2026
- Purpose
- Parsec connects people to work, games, and friends from anywhere on any device through remote access technology.parsec.app · 1 Oct 2026
- Gaming
- The app is designed for 60FPS UHD gaming with low latency.parsec.app · 1 Oct 2026
- Collaboration
- Users can share a link so another person can observe or control their computer.parsec.app · 1 Oct 2026
- Controls
- Parsec supports keyboard mapping, gamepads, and advanced settings.parsec.app · 1 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- The product page states that Parsec provides seamless Discord integrations.parsec.app · 1 Oct 2026
- Supported systems
- The download page lists Windows 10+, macOS 10.15+, Google Chrome web, Android, and Ubuntu 22.04 LTS Desktop.parsec.app · 1 Oct 2026
- Encryption
- Native application peer-to-peer traffic is encrypted end-to-end with a shared 128-bit AES key, while web-client sessions use DTLS.parsec.app · 1 Oct 2026
- Compliance
- Parsec states that it is SOC 2 Type 2 certified.parsec.app · 1 Oct 2026
- Authentication
- Accounts support multi-factor authentication, and Teams can enforce SAML 2.0 single sign-on.parsec.app · 1 Oct 2026
- Enterprise controls
- Enterprise includes SCIM provisioning, full connection audit logs, API access, and a high-performance relay server.parsec.app · 1 Oct 2026
- Guest access
- Guest Access invitations provide temporary access for up to five days and cost $25 per invitation.parsec.app · 1 Oct 2026
- Support
- Teams and Enterprise plans include a 24-hour first-response SLA for product support tickets.parsec.app · 1 Oct 2026
- Commercial licensing
- Personal Use and Individuals are licensed for personal, non-commercial use; commercial use requires Teams or Enterprise.parsec.app · 1 Oct 2026
- Volume discounts
- Parsec states that it does not offer volume discounts for any number of licenses.parsec.app · 1 Oct 2026
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Sources
- parsec.app/pricing;· checked 20 Sept 2026
- parsec.app/about· checked 1 Oct 2026
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- parsec.app/security· checked 1 Oct 2026