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Head-to-head · Game Remote Play Software

Moonlight Web vs PXPlay

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 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
PXPlay #6 in Game Remote Play Software 8.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 3 features Visit PXPlay

Moonlight Web 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 Web · 9.1/10
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresPXPlay · 3 of 3

Moonlight Web scores higher on our rubric for game remote play software: 9.1 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #6.

Moonlight Web is the better fit for browser-based streaming with advanced video options. PXPlay is the better fit for flexible PlayStation streaming across many platforms.

  • Moonlight Web fits best

    Browser-based streaming with advanced video options

  • PXPlay fits best

    Flexible PlayStation streaming across many platforms

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Side by side

Feature Moonlight Web 9.1/10 Visit ↗ PXPlay 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 8.7
Ranking #3 in Game Remote Play Software #6 in Game Remote Play Software
Best for Browser-based streaming with advanced video options Flexible PlayStation streaming across many platforms
Pricing model Free Free plan + paid
Starting price Free plan —
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Self-hosted, Desktop Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support Community, Docs Email, Community, Docs
Built for Solo, Small business Solo, Small business
Features Moonlight Web 1/3 · PXPlay 3/3
Console support Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Multi-monitor support Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Local co-op support ✓ ✓
Specs
Host platforms Windows, Linux, macOS PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5
Client platforms Modern web browsers on PC, Mac, tablet, phone, and TV Android, iOS, Apple TV, Windows, Linux, macOS
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
  • 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 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
  • 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 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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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 WebGame Remote Play Software 9.1Free plan
  2. PXPlayGame Remote Play Software 8.7Free 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

  • 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

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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