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Head-to-head · Game Remote Play Software

Moonlight Web vs Apollo

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score Moonlight Web #3 in Game Remote Play Software 9.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 3 features Visit Moonlight Web
Apollo #8 in Game Remote Play Software 8.5/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Apollo

Moonlight Web leads on 0 checks, Apollo on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreMoonlight Web · 9.1/10
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresMoonlight Web · 1 of 3

Moonlight Web scores higher on our rubric for game remote play software: 9.1 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #8.

Moonlight Web is the better fit for browser-based streaming with advanced video options. Apollo is the better fit for self-hosted streaming with client controls.

  • Moonlight Web fits best

    Browser-based streaming with advanced video options

  • Apollo fits best

    Self-hosted streaming with client controls

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Side by side

Feature Moonlight Web 9.1/10 Visit ↗ Apollo 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 8.5
Ranking #3 in Game Remote Play Software #8 in Game Remote Play Software
Best for Browser-based streaming with advanced video options Self-hosted streaming with client controls
Pricing model Free Free
Starting price Free plan Free plan
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Self-hosted, Desktop Self-hosted, Desktop
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux Windows, macOS, Linux
Support Community, Docs Community, Docs
Integrations 4 integrations 2 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business Solo, Small business
Features Moonlight Web 1/3 · Apollo 0/3
Console support Not checked yet Not checked yet
Multi-monitor support Not checked yet Not checked yet
Local co-op support ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Specs
Host platforms Windows, Linux, macOS Windows, macOS, Linux
Client platforms Modern web browsers on PC, Mac, tablet, phone, and TV Android
Maximum resolution 4k 4k
Maximum frame rate Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Streams through WebRTC with H.264, HEVC, and AV1 support
  • Supports up to 4K HDR and configurable streaming up to 240 FPS
  • Works with multiple hosts and supports session sharing for three guests
  • Hardware encoding for AMD, Intel, and Nvidia GPUs
  • Virtual display with client resolution and frame-rate matching
  • Per-client permissions, clipboard sync, and connection commands
Cons
  • Requires a self-hosted desktop or server installation
  • Depends on a compatible host such as Sunshine, Apollo, Wolf, or MultiSeat
  • Advanced streaming options may require suitable browser and host hardware
  • Integrated Artemis client support is currently Android-only
  • Virtual-display support is currently Windows-only
  • Self-hosted setup places configuration and pairing on the user
Our verdict

Moonlight Web is a self-hosted game-streaming client and host for people who want to play PC games through a modern browser. The installed host runs on Windows, Linux, or macOS, while clients can connect from a browser on a PC, Mac,…

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Apollo is an open-source host for streaming games and desktop sessions to Artemis and compatible clients. It is aimed at users who want to manage their own streaming environment rather than use a commercial SaaS service. Host support is…

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  1. Moonlight WebGame Remote Play Software 9.1Free plan
  2. ApolloGame Remote Play Software 8.5Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Moonlight Web — where it wins

    • Streams through WebRTC with H.264, HEVC, and AV1 support
    • Supports up to 4K HDR and configurable streaming up to 240 FPS
    • Works with multiple hosts and supports session sharing for three guests

    Where it doesn't

    • Requires a self-hosted desktop or server installation
    • Depends on a compatible host such as Sunshine, Apollo, Wolf, or MultiSeat
    • Advanced streaming options may require suitable browser and host hardware

  • Apollo — where it wins

    • Hardware encoding for AMD, Intel, and Nvidia GPUs
    • Virtual display with client resolution and frame-rate matching
    • Per-client permissions, clipboard sync, and connection commands

    Where it doesn't

    • Integrated Artemis client support is currently Android-only
    • Virtual-display support is currently Windows-only
    • Self-hosted setup places configuration and pairing on the user

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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