LibreRemotePlay vs Moonlight Web
LibreRemotePlay
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| Figure | LibreRemotePlay | Moonlight Web |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Spec score · Game Remote Play Software | 7.9 (#11) | 8.6 (#5) |
| Purpose | LibreRemotePlay lets friends play local co-op games online as if they were playing on the same computer. | A self-hosted server streams a gaming PC to devices with a modern browser; only the gaming PC needs the server installed. |
| Streaming | It supports remote video streaming with configurable codecs, frame rate, and resolution, plus WHIP compatibility for tools such as GStreamer and OBS. | Supports up to 4K HDR at up to 240 fps with H.264, HEVC, and AV1 hardware decoding through WebCodecs. |
| Support | The maker directs users to report bugs through GitHub Issues or Discord and invites project feedback in the Discord community. | The FAQ directs users with unanswered questions to GitHub. |
Plans
In their own words
LibreRemotePlay
LibreRemotePlay is software for turning local co-op games into online sessions. Friends can play as though they were using one computer, with compatibility for games that support controllers, including DRM-free games. It uses peer-to-peer WebRTC connections and also offers LAN mode for connections that do not require the internet. Remote video streaming includes configurable codecs, frame rate, and resolution, with WHIP compatibility for tools such as GStreamer and OBS. Hosts can run the app on Windows or Linux, while clients can use Windows, Linux, or a web browser. The homepage says no account is required, and the app and client website collect no data. The project is free forever, with no account or credit card required. The maker describes it as very experimental.
Moonlight Web
Moonlight Web is a free, open-source self-hosted server that streams a gaming PC to devices with a modern browser. The server is installed only on the gaming PC; clients open a URL without installing an app or creating an account. The maker states support for streams up to 4K HDR at 240 fps and latency under 20 ms over Wi-Fi. Browser decoding uses WebCodecs for H.264, HEVC, and AV1, depending on available browser support. Supported controls include Xbox and PlayStation controllers with rumble, keyboard, pointer-lock mouse, touch trackpad, and virtual keyboard. The client can discover and pair with Sunshine, Wolf, and MultiSeat hosts. Remote sessions use direct peer-to-peer WebRTC, with an outgoing connection to an introduction server and no public web ports exposed. Sessions support up to four players, including the host. The gaming PC needs a hardware-encoding-capable GPU; Linux hosting also requires x64 and a sufficiently recent distribution. Linux-host HDR is not implemented.