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Head-to-head · Game Remote Play Software

PXPlay vs Sunshine

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score PXPlay #6 in Game Remote Play Software 8.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 3 features Visit PXPlay
Sunshine #7 in Game Remote Play Software 8.6/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 3 features Visit Sunshine

PXPlay leads on 0 checks, Sunshine 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 scorePXPlay · 8.7/10
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresPXPlay · 3 of 3

PXPlay scores higher on our rubric for game remote play software: 8.7 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #7.

PXPlay is the better fit for flexible PlayStation streaming across many platforms. Sunshine is the better fit for free self-hosted streaming hosts.

  • PXPlay fits best

    Flexible PlayStation streaming across many platforms

  • Sunshine fits best

    Free self-hosted streaming hosts

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Side by side

Feature PXPlay 8.7/10 Visit ↗ Sunshine 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.7 8.6
Ranking #6 in Game Remote Play Software #7 in Game Remote Play Software
Best for Flexible PlayStation streaming across many platforms Free self-hosted streaming hosts
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free
Starting price — Free plan
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Self-hosted
Platforms Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android Windows, macOS, Linux
Support Email, Community, Docs Community, Docs
Built for Solo, Small business Solo, Small business
Features PXPlay 3/3 · Sunshine 1/3
Console support ✓ ✓
Multi-monitor support ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Local co-op support ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Specs
Host platforms PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 Windows, macOS, Linux
Client platforms Android, iOS, Apple TV, Windows, Linux, macOS Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Maximum resolution 4k 4k
Maximum frame rate Not checked yet 120 fps
Our review
Pros
  • 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
  • Free, open-source hosting across Windows, macOS, and Linux
  • Supports AMD, Intel, NVIDIA, Apple, and software video encoding
  • Includes HDR, virtual gamepads, and remote keyboard and mouse input
Cons
  • 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
  • Primarily a host rather than a complete client experience
  • Requires Moonlight for client-side streaming
  • 4K and 120-frame streaming depend on hardware and configuration
Our verdict

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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Sunshine is a free, open-source, self-hosted game and desktop streaming host from LizardByte. It is designed for people who want to stream games from their own Windows, macOS, or Linux computer instead of using a cloud gaming subscription.…

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  1. PXPlayGame Remote Play Software 8.7Free plan
  2. SunshineGame Remote Play Software 8.6Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • 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

  • Sunshine — where it wins

    • Free, open-source hosting across Windows, macOS, and Linux
    • Supports AMD, Intel, NVIDIA, Apple, and software video encoding
    • Includes HDR, virtual gamepads, and remote keyboard and mouse input

    Where it doesn't

    • Primarily a host rather than a complete client experience
    • Requires Moonlight for client-side streaming
    • 4K and 120-frame streaming depend on hardware and configuration

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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