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Sunshine alternatives: 3 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Sunshine: more setup than Steam Remote Play or Parsec, and needs a good home network for smooth play. We ranked 3 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Sunshine, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Apollo currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Apollo logoApolloOpen sourceYesWindows3 of 366.5
  1. Apollo logo

    1. ApolloTop pick

    Best for: Windows gamers streaming to phones, tablets or handhelds with unusual screen sizes

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWindows

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Sunshine

    Sunshine fork for Windows that streams at the client's native resolution with built-in virtual displays.

    Pros

    • Automatic virtual display at the client's native resolution
    • Free and open source
    • Works with Moonlight clients

    Cons

    • Windows-only host
    • Smaller project than Sunshine
    • Some features need the Artemis client
    Visit Apollo Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Apollo a good Sunshine alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    License
    GPL-3.0
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Based on
    Sunshine
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Key feature
    Streams at client's native resolution
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Sunshine alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Apollo logo

Best Sunshine alternative for most people

Apollo

Sunshine fork for Windows that streams at the client's native resolution with built-in virtual displays.

Steam logo

Best Sunshine alternative for a free option

Steam

Steam Remote Play streams your Steam library with almost no setup if your games are on Steam.

Parsec logo

Best Sunshine alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Parsec

Easier setup with its own client and low-latency streaming, plus remote co-op with friends.

Apollo logo

Best Sunshine alternative for open source

Apollo

Sunshine fork for Windows that streams at the client's native resolution with built-in virtual displays.

Apollo logo

Best Sunshine alternative for self-hosting

Apollo

Sunshine fork for Windows that streams at the client's native resolution with built-in virtual displays.

Parsec logo

Best Sunshine alternative for Mac

Parsec

Easier setup with its own client and low-latency streaming, plus remote co-op with friends.

Apollo logo

Best Sunshine alternative for Windows

Apollo

Sunshine fork for Windows that streams at the client's native resolution with built-in virtual displays.

Parsec logo

Best Sunshine alternative for Linux

Parsec

Easier setup with its own client and low-latency streaming, plus remote co-op with friends.

Steam logo

Best Sunshine alternative for iPhone and Android

Steam

Steam Remote Play streams your Steam library with almost no setup if your games are on Steam.

Parsec logo

Best Sunshine alternative for working in the browser

Parsec

Easier setup with its own client and low-latency streaming, plus remote co-op with friends.

Sunshine alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Sunshine?

Apollo ranks first right now. Sunshine fork for Windows that streams at the client's native resolution with built-in virtual displays. Parsec and Steam follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Sunshine?

Yes. Apollo (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 Sunshine?

Yes: Apollo. Apollo can also be self-hosted.

Which Sunshine alternatives work on Linux?

Parsec and Steam run on Linux.

Why do people switch from Sunshine?

The complaints we hear most: more setup than Steam Remote Play or Parsec; needs a good home network for smooth play; macOS host support is limited.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Sunshine, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.