Best Game Remote Play Software in 2026
Updated
In short: Moonlight Game Streaming is ranked #1 of 26 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Moonlight Web and Parsec. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Moonlight Web. The lowest first paid tier on this page is PlayStation Plus Cloud Streaming at $10.99/mo.
Remote play software links a game-running host with the device you play on, so compatibility is a useful place to start. Moonlight Game Streaming, Parsec, and Pulsar lead the ranking, followed by Chiaki-ng and PXPlay. Compare host platforms, client platforms, and console support against your equipment. Maximum resolution and frame rate describe the listed streaming limits; local co-op and multi-monitor support may matter for particular play setups. Check the free-plan and paid-from details as well when weighing software by cost.
26 game remote play software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
Recognised 40% · Phone app 26% · Documented 20% · Free plan 14% of the score
- 1 Moonlight Game Streaming iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.8Free Host platforms: Windows, macOS, LinuxClient platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Apple TV, ChromeOS, Steam Link, Raspberry PiMaximum resolution: 4k
- 2 Moonlight Web iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.8Free Host platforms: Windows, Linux, macOSClient platforms: Modern web browsers on PC, Mac, tablet, phone, and TVMaximum resolution: 4k
- 3 Parsec Android only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.8Free
- 4 Chiaki-ng Android only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.7Free Host platforms: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5Client platforms: Linux, Windows, macOSMaximum resolution: 1080p
- 5 Steam iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.7Free
- 6 PXPlay iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.0 Host platforms: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5Client platforms: Android, iOS, Apple TV, Windows, Linux, macOSMaximum resolution: 4k
- 7 PeaSyo iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.8 Host platforms: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5Client platforms: Android, iOS, Windows, macOS, Linux, SteamOS, HarmonyOSMaximum resolution: 1080p
- 8 Pulsar Android only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.8 Host platforms: Windows, macOS, LinuxClient platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux, AndroidMaximum resolution: 4k
- 9 Razer PC Remote Play iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.8 Host platforms: WindowsClient platforms: iOS, Android, Windows
- 10 Artemis Android Android only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.6Free Host platforms: WindowsClient platforms: Android
- 11 OneCast iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.6 Host platforms: Xbox One, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series XClient platforms: macOS, iOS/iPadOS, Apple TVMaximum resolution: 1440p
- 12 XBXPlay Android only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.6 Host platforms: Xbox One, Xbox One S/X, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series XClient platforms: Android phones, tablets, Android TV, Google TV, Amazon Fire TV, Android handheldsMaximum resolution: 1080p
- 13 VoidLink iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.5 Host platforms: Windows PCClient platforms: iPhone, iPad
- 14 Greenlight No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.2Free Host platforms: Xbox One, Xbox Series, Xbox Cloud GamingClient platforms: Linux, macOS, Windows, Steam Deck, Chromium-based web browsersMaximum resolution: 1080p
- 15 Sunshine No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.2Free Host platforms: Windows, macOS, LinuxClient platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, AndroidMaximum resolution: 4k
- 16 PlayStation Plus Cloud Streaming No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.6$10.99/mo Host platforms: PS5, PS4Client platforms: PlayStation Portal, PS5, PS4, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Android TVMaximum resolution: 1080p
- 17 LunarNX No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.3 Host platforms: Xbox One, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5Client platforms: Nintendo SwitchMaximum resolution: 1080p
- 18 Apollo No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.2 Host platforms: Windows, macOS, LinuxClient platforms: AndroidMaximum resolution: 4k
- 19 Big Remote Play No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.2 Host platforms: LinuxClient platforms: Linux, Android, iOS, Moonlight-compatible TV devices
- 20 LibNXbox No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.2 Host platforms: Xbox console; Xbox Cloud GamingClient platforms: Nintendo Switch
- 21 LibreRemotePlay No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.2 Host platforms: Windows, LinuxClient platforms: Windows, Linux, web browser
- 22 Light is Green No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.2 Client platforms: Nintendo SwitchMaximum resolution: 1080p
- 23 Nearcade No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.2 Host platforms: Linux, Windows, macOSClient platforms: Web browser on desktop and mobile devices
- 24 Artemis Qt No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.1 Client platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
- 25 Wolf No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.0 Host platforms: Linux
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Questions about this list
Which game remote play software is ranked first on Samsung Mobile US Press?
Moonlight Game Streaming is ranked #1 of 26 with a score of 7.8. Moonlight Web is second and Parsec third.
How many of these have a free plan?
8 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, PlayStation Plus Cloud Streaming has the lowest first paid tier we found: $10.99/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked mobile-first: a phone app alongside the web or desktop product, a free tier and the depth of its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.