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Head-to-head · Game Remote Play Software

Moonlight Game Streaming vs PXPlay

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score Moonlight Game Streaming #1 in Game Remote Play Software 9.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 3 features Visit Moonlight
PXPlay #6 in Game Remote Play Software 8.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 3 features Visit PXPlay

Moonlight Game Streaming leads on 0 checks, PXPlay on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreMoonlight Game Streaming · 9.4/10
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresPXPlay · 3 of 3

Moonlight Game Streaming scores higher on our rubric for game remote play software: 9.4 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #6.

Moonlight Game Streaming is the better fit for free, high-quality PC streaming across devices. PXPlay is the better fit for flexible PlayStation streaming across many platforms.

  • Moonlight Game Streaming fits best

    Free, high-quality PC streaming across devices

  • PXPlay fits best

    Flexible PlayStation streaming across many platforms

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Side by side

Feature Moonlight Game Streaming 9.4/10 Visit ↗ PXPlay 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 8.7
Ranking #1 in Game Remote Play Software #6 in Game Remote Play Software
Best for Free, high-quality PC streaming across devices Flexible PlayStation streaming across many platforms
Pricing model Free Free plan + paid
Starting price Free —
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Desktop, Mobile, Self-hosted Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support Community, Docs Email, Community, Docs
Built for Solo, Small business Solo, Small business
Features Moonlight Game Streaming 2/3 · PXPlay 3/3
Console support ✓ ✓
Multi-monitor support Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Local co-op support ✓ ✓
Specs
Host platforms Windows, macOS, Linux PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5
Client platforms Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Apple TV, ChromeOS, Steam Link, Raspberry Pi Android, iOS, Apple TV, Windows, Linux, macOS
Maximum resolution 4k 4k
Maximum frame rate Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Free, open-source clients with no subscriptions or paid tiers
  • Supports up to 4K HDR and up to 120 FPS on PC clients
  • Broad Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android coverage
  • Supports PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 remote streaming
  • Covers Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, and Apple TV
  • Includes 4K streaming, multi-monitor support, and console profiles
Cons
  • Requires a compatible gaming PC and host software
  • Internet streaming may require port forwarding, IPv6, or a VPN
  • Console clients are community ports rather than official clients
  • Separate licenses apply across platform-specific versions
  • Advanced features are split between PC, Android, and iOS unlocks
  • Mobile pricing and availability can vary by region
Our verdict

Moonlight Game Streaming is an open-source client for streaming PC games, applications, and full desktops from a compatible gaming PC to supported devices. It suits people who want to play or access their PC across Windows, macOS, Linux,…

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PXPlay is remote-play software for streaming games from PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 consoles to personal devices. It is designed for players who want more ways to access their console library beyond a single screen, with clients for…

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  1. Moonlight Game StreamingGame Remote Play Software 9.4Free plan
  2. PXPlayGame Remote Play Software 8.7Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Moonlight Game Streaming — where it wins

    • Free, open-source clients with no subscriptions or paid tiers
    • Supports up to 4K HDR and up to 120 FPS on PC clients
    • Broad Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android coverage

    Where it doesn't

    • Requires a compatible gaming PC and host software
    • Internet streaming may require port forwarding, IPv6, or a VPN
    • Console clients are community ports rather than official clients

  • PXPlay — where it wins

    • Supports PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 remote streaming
    • Covers Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, and Apple TV
    • Includes 4K streaming, multi-monitor support, and console profiles

    Where it doesn't

    • Separate licenses apply across platform-specific versions
    • Advanced features are split between PC, Android, and iOS unlocks
    • Mobile pricing and availability can vary by region
  • Moonlight Game Streaming9.4/10 · Free plan

    A free, flexible client for streaming PC games and desktops across many devices.

    Visit MoonlightFull verdict →
  • PXPlay8.7/10 · Free plan

    A flexible PlayStation streaming option with free access, paid unlocks, and 4K support.

    Visit PXPlayFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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