Moonlight Web vs Razer PC Remote Play

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.

Razer PC Remote Play streams games from a Windows PC to mobile devices and lets users browse and launch PC games remotely. It supports libraries including Steam, Epic, PC Game Pass and other PC game libraries. The stream adjusts to the mobile device’s maximum resolution and refresh rate. Razer Cortex Mobile can configure games, customize controls, record and share gameplay, and update controllers. Pairing uses Razer Cortex on the PC with Razer PC Remote Play and Cortex Mobile, through a Razer ID or PIN. Initial pairing requires both devices on the same network; later remote play depends on home-network configuration and enabled UPnP. Razer lists 15 Mbps as the minimum bandwidth and recommends more than 30 Mbps for ideal play. The PC download supports Windows 10 64-bit and Windows 11. Mobile requirements are described as iOS 18 and Android 14 or later, while the FAQ lists iOS 18 and Android 12 or above. The service is free, though some Cortex Mobile apps may require payment.