Tech riderRev. 3 Oct 2026
- 1Runs onLinux, Mac, self-hosted, Windows
- 2CostsFree plan
- 3Host platformsWindows, macOS, Linux
- 4Client platformsWindows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
- 5Maximum resolution4k
- 6Maximum frame rate120 fps
- 7Console supportYes
7 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: app.lizardbyte.dev
Overview
Sunshine is ranked #8 of 26 in game remote play software on Specifiction. It runs on Linux, macOS, Self-hosted, Windows. There is a free plan.
Sunshine plans and pricing
All plansCompared on game remote play software
- Free plan
- Yesapp.lizardbyte.dev
- Host platforms
- Windows, macOS, Linuxapp.lizardbyte.dev
- Client platforms
- Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Androidapp.lizardbyte.dev
- Maximum resolution
- 4kapp.lizardbyte.dev
- Maximum frame rate
- 120 fpsapp.lizardbyte.dev
- Console support
- Yesapp.lizardbyte.dev
Facts
- Purpose
- Sunshine is a self-hosted game stream host for Moonlight with low-latency cloud gaming server capabilities.app.lizardbyte.dev · 3 Oct 2026
- Hardware encoding
- Sunshine supports AMD, Intel, and Nvidia GPUs for hardware encoding, and software encoding is also available.app.lizardbyte.dev · 3 Oct 2026
- Configuration
- A web UI lets users configure Sunshine and pair clients from a web browser, including on a mobile device.app.lizardbyte.dev · 3 Oct 2026
- Moonlight clients
- Sunshine connects to Moonlight clients, which the project page lists for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Xbox, and more.app.lizardbyte.dev · 3 Oct 2026
- Controller emulation
- Sunshine emulates Xbox 360, Xbox One, Xbox Series, PlayStation DualShock 4, DualSense, and Nintendo Switch Pro controllers.app.lizardbyte.dev · 3 Oct 2026
- Downloads
- The download links include Cloudsmith, Copr, Arch Linux, Docker, Flathub, and Homebrew.app.lizardbyte.dev · 3 Oct 2026
- Open source license
- The Sunshine repository identifies its license as GPL-3.0.github.com · 3 Oct 2026
- Host operating systems
- The repository's compatibility table covers FreeBSD, Linux, macOS, and Windows, with features varying by operating system.github.com · 3 Oct 2026
- System requirements
- The listed minimum requirements include 4 GB RAM, a supported GPU, and host and client networks using 5 GHz 802.11ac; the page says its requirements tables are a work in progress.github.com · 3 Oct 2026
- Support
- LizardByte says Discord is its preferred support method and GitHub Discussions can be used for support, feature requests, and general discussion.app.lizardbyte.dev · 3 Oct 2026
- Security and privacy
- LizardByte's website privacy policy says it strives to use commercially acceptable means to protect personal information but cannot guarantee absolute security.app.lizardbyte.dev · 3 Oct 2026
- Maker
- The project page identifies Sunshine as a LizardByte project.app.lizardbyte.dev · 3 Oct 2026
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Sources
- app.lizardbyte.dev/Sunshine/· checked 3 Oct 2026
- github.com/LizardByte/Sunshine· checked 3 Oct 2026
- app.lizardbyte.dev/support/· checked 3 Oct 2026
- app.lizardbyte.dev/privacy/· checked 3 Oct 2026