Parsec vs StreamLight
Parsec
parsec.appStreamLight
github.comSide by side
| Figure | Parsec | StreamLight |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $8.33/mo | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 6 | 0 |
| Spec score · Game Remote Play Software | 9.0 (#1) | 6.7 (#23) |
| Controls | Parsec supports keyboard mapping, gamepads, and advanced settings. | The interface supports gamepad navigation, keyboard controls, and configurable keyboard hotkeys and controller shortcuts. |
| Integrations | The product page states that Parsec provides seamless Discord integrations. | The project describes optional Philips Hue Sync support and branded tile artwork for the Windows 11 Xbox app’s “My apps” section. |
| Support | Teams and Enterprise plans include a 24-hour first-response SLA for product support tickets. | The repository includes a “Support the Project” heading but states no support channel in the visible README text. |
Plans
Parsec
- Individuals (Warp)$8.33 a month
- Teams$30 a month
- Enterprise$45 a month
- Personal UseFree
- Personal Use (free)Free
- Guest Access credit$25, paid once
In their own words
Parsec
Parsec is a remote access app for connecting to computers from another device for work, games, or time with friends. It supports Windows, macOS, Ubuntu Linux, Android, and a Chromium web client; listed system requirements include Windows 10+, macOS 10.15+, and Ubuntu 22.04 LTS Desktop. Its gaming design targets 60FPS UHD play with low latency, with keyboard mapping, gamepad support, and advanced settings. Users can share a link so another person can observe or control a computer. Native-app peer-to-peer traffic is encrypted end-to-end with a shared 128-bit AES key; web-client sessions use DTLS. Accounts support multi-factor authentication, and Teams can enforce SAML 2.0 single sign-on. Personal Use and Individuals are licensed for personal, non-commercial use; commercial use requires Teams or Enterprise. Individuals (Warp) costs $8.33 per user per month, billed annually; Teams costs $30 per user per month, billed annually; Enterprise costs $45 per user per month, billed annually only. A free plan and 14-day trial are listed.
StreamLight
StreamLight has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.