Chiaki-ng vs PeaSyo

Chiaki-ng is a free, open-source client for PlayStation Remote Play and a next-generation continuation of Chiaki. It connects with PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 consoles. Installation guidance and packages cover Linux, Windows, and macOS, while the project also lists Android and other supported or potential platforms. Setup covers local console discovery and registration, plus remote play through PSN or a manual connection.

Streaming settings include video, stream, audio, and Wi-Fi options; the guide also describes PS5 HDR streaming with an H265 HDR codec option. Controller documentation covers mapping, gyro controls, haptics, adaptive triggers, DualSense and DualShock 4 use, and Steam Deck layouts. Scripts can wake a PlayStation and launch Chiaki using local or external addresses. The remote-connection guide says the PSN authentication token is stored locally. PSN remote connections support IPv4 only, and UDP hole punching may fail on some network types, requiring manual connection with port forwarding. PS4 remote play through PSN is limited to the account's main registered console. PS5 haptics and adaptive-trigger support are experimental and opt-in.

PeaSyo, also known as Pixiu, streams PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 games to other devices. It supports local and remote streaming, including remote play via PSN, with listed video support up to 1080p and HDR. Users can register multiple consoles, wake them remotely, or put them on standby. Features include button mapping, gamepad vibration, and streaming performance monitoring. The project lists mobile clients for Android and iOS, desktop clients for Windows, macOS, and Linux, including SteamOS, and also lists HarmonyOS. Its compatibility statement limits it to PS4 systems running firmware 8.0 or higher. DualSense 5 adaptive triggers and native haptic feedback require overriding Android’s native gamepad support and using a wired OTG connection. Android kernel driver limitations mean some devices do not support controller vibration. PeaSyo says it is permanently free and is not affiliated with Sony or PlayStation. The original repository follows the AGPL v3 license and makes open-source versions available through v1.8.3; it says version 2 is no longer open source.