Sunshine alternatives: 3 apps ranked by verified data
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.
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The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.
Best Sunshine alternative for most people
ApolloSunshine fork for Windows that streams at the client's native resolution with built-in virtual displays.
Best Sunshine alternative for a free option
SteamSteam Remote Play streams your Steam library with almost no setup if your games are on Steam.
Best Sunshine alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
ParsecEasier setup with its own client and low-latency streaming, plus remote co-op with friends.
Best Sunshine alternative for open source
ApolloSunshine fork for Windows that streams at the client's native resolution with built-in virtual displays.
Best Sunshine alternative for self-hosting
ApolloSunshine fork for Windows that streams at the client's native resolution with built-in virtual displays.
Best Sunshine alternative for Mac
ParsecEasier setup with its own client and low-latency streaming, plus remote co-op with friends.
Best Sunshine alternative for Windows
ApolloSunshine fork for Windows that streams at the client's native resolution with built-in virtual displays.
Best Sunshine alternative for Linux
ParsecEasier setup with its own client and low-latency streaming, plus remote co-op with friends.
Best Sunshine alternative for iPhone and Android
SteamSteam Remote Play streams your Steam library with almost no setup if your games are on Steam.
Best Sunshine alternative for working in the browser
ParsecEasier 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.