FarPlay
FarPlay: A focused desktop workspace for real-time sessions, recording, teaching, and livestream routing. Ranked #5 of 28 in Music Collaboration Software by our editors (8.7/10); pricing: Free plan; best for high-quality remote musician sessions.
At a glance
- Editor score8.7 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forHigh-quality remote musician sessions
- Free planYes
- Paid from$5.99/mo
- Collaboration modeReal-time
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Uncompressed full-duplex 48kHz/16-bit PCM audio
- Persistent rooms, chat, video, screen sharing, and multi-user sessions
- Multi-track recording and Broadcast Output for livestreaming apps or DAWs
Where it doesn't
- Desktop-only coverage for Windows, macOS, and Linux
- Free one-to-one sessions are limited to 45 minutes
- Advanced teaching tools require the $14.99/month plan
Our verdict on FarPlay
FarPlay is a desktop application for playing music with other people over the internet in real time. It is aimed at musicians, music teachers, performers, podcasters, and remote rehearsal groups. Its core offering combines low-latency real-time audio with uncompressed full-duplex 48kHz/16-bit PCM audio, built-in video, screen sharing, multi-user sessions, session recording, personal rooms, chat, and a tunable latency slider. The result is a focused workspace for remote musical interaction rather than a general-purpose meeting service.
The free plan includes studio-quality sound, built-in video and screensharing, one-to-one sessions of up to 45 minutes, access to multi-user sessions, and forum support. Standard costs $5.99 per month and adds unlimited session length, the ability to create multi-user sessions, audio mix recording, Persistent Room, chat, and FarPlay Meet. Standard+ costs $7.99 per month and adds multi-track recording, Multi-channel Broadcast Output, and multi-track video recording. The $14.99-per-month For Teachers plan adds advanced teaching tools, participant recording, and priority support. Paid plans include a first month free.
FarPlay supports Windows, macOS, and Linux, with integrations for Logic Pro, Reaper, virtual sound cards, and livestreaming applications. Broadcast Output can route audio to livestreaming software or a digital audio workstation, while the input mixer supports multiple audio sources. This makes the product a strong fit for musicians, teachers, performers, and creators who need real-time audio plus recording or broadcast workflows. It is less suitable for teams that need web or mobile access, or for users seeking a broader platform beyond desktop music collaboration.
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FarPlay pricing
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FarPlay fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $5.99/mo |
| Collaboration mode | Real-time |
| Real-time audio | Yes |
| DAW integration | Sync |
| Tracks per project | Not verified |
| File storage | Not verified |
| Version history | Not verified |
| Review comments | Not verified |
| Deployment | Desktop |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Support | Email, Community, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 4 integrations: Logic Pro, Reaper, virtual sound cards, livestreaming applications |
| Pricing | Free plan (source) |
| Website | farplay.io |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
FarPlay integrations
FarPlay lists 4 integrations on its own site.
- Logic Pro
- Reaper
- virtual sound cards
- livestreaming applications
Alternatives to FarPlay
- SoundtrapA broad music and podcast workstation with real-time collaboration across web and mobile.9.4
- SeshAn affordable browser DAW for real-time music collaboration, with no DAW integrations.9.2
- SoundationA capable free browser DAW for shared projects, with web-only access as its main constraint.8.9
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