Apollo alternatives: 3 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Apollo: windows-only host, and smaller project than Sunshine. We ranked 3 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Apollo, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Sunshine currently ranks first.
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Best Apollo alternative for most people
SunshineThe upstream project, with Linux and macOS support and a larger maintainer team.
Best Apollo alternative for a free option
SteamSteam Remote Play needs almost no configuration for games in your Steam library.
Best Apollo alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
ParsecSimpler setup with its own clients and built-in remote co-op.
Best Apollo alternative for open source
SunshineThe upstream project, with Linux and macOS support and a larger maintainer team.
Best Apollo alternative for self-hosting
SunshineThe upstream project, with Linux and macOS support and a larger maintainer team.
Best Apollo alternative for Mac
SunshineThe upstream project, with Linux and macOS support and a larger maintainer team.
Best Apollo alternative for Windows
SunshineThe upstream project, with Linux and macOS support and a larger maintainer team.
Best Apollo alternative for Linux
SunshineThe upstream project, with Linux and macOS support and a larger maintainer team.
Best Apollo alternative for iPhone and Android
SteamSteam Remote Play needs almost no configuration for games in your Steam library.
Best Apollo alternative for working in the browser
ParsecSimpler setup with its own clients and built-in remote co-op.
Apollo alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Apollo?
Sunshine ranks first right now. The upstream project, with Linux and macOS support and a larger maintainer team. Parsec and Steam follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Apollo?
Yes. Sunshine (open source), Parsec (free plan + paid) and Steam (free) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to Apollo?
Yes: Sunshine. Sunshine can also be self-hosted.
Which Apollo alternatives work on Linux?
Sunshine, Parsec and Steam run on Linux.
Why do people switch from Apollo?
The complaints we hear most: windows-only host; smaller project than Sunshine; some features need the Artemis client.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Apollo, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.