PeaSyo vs Pulsar

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.

Pulsar combines remote desktop control and low-latency game streaming in one free, open-source app. It is aimed at gamers and IT or support teams connecting to servers, client machines, or personal computers. Remote desktop tools include ID and one-time-password access, unattended access, file transfer, clipboard sync, session chat, multi-monitor support, and remote restart. Connections try peer-to-peer first and automatically use a relay if needed. For games, Pulsar supports hardware H.265 or AV1 encoding at up to 120 fps, HDR, ultrawide displays, multichannel audio, adaptive bitrate, and Xbox and PlayStation controller mapping. It is available for Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android; the iOS App Store release is in development. The maker says no account is required and there are no ads or telemetry. Encryption keys are generated on user devices, and users can self-host a relay and device identity server with a Docker command. The plan is free, free forever.