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StarDesk

Verified vendor Free#1 of 134 in Remote Desktop Software

StarDesk: A remote desktop app: reach your own Windows PC from Windows, macOS, Android or iOS; its FAQ says controlling a Mac is in development. Ranked #1 of 134 in Remote Desktop Software by our editors (9.7/10); pricing: Free; best for playing your PC games, or carrying on PC work, from a phone or tablet.

9.7/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
9.7 / 10
Pricing
Free
Best for
Playing your PC games, or carrying on PC work, from a phone or tablet
Paid from
Free

Where it wins
- Made for both games and work: play PC games on a phone or tablet, or reach a work PC
- Apps for Windows, macOS, Android and iOS
- Says it streams up to 4K at 144 FPS with 4:4:4 colour and needs no VPN
Where it doesn't
- In Free Early Access (public beta): free to use for now, with no paid plans announced yet
- No Linux app is listed on its download page

Our verdict on StarDesk

StarDesk is a remote desktop app: you install it on your Windows PC and connect back to that computer from another device (its FAQ says controlling a Mac is in development; a Mac works as the client). Its download page lists apps for Windows, macOS, Android and iOS. StarDesk pitches three uses: playing PC games on a phone or tablet, reaching a work PC from anywhere, and carrying on AI sessions such as a terminal running a coding agent. It says it connects peer-to-peer first, streams up to 4K at 144 FPS with true 4:4:4 colour, and needs no VPN or network setup. StarDesk says it is in Free Early Access (public beta): free to use for now, stable for daily use, with features still rolling out; no paid plans are announced.

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From the maker

Written by StarDesk · approved by our editors 22 Oct 2026. It does not change our score or ranking.

StarDesk puts your PC/Mac, in your pocket.

Connect back to your computer, as fast as sitting right in front of it.

Continue to game, work or drive your AI from any device.

What it does, in their words

Low-Latency Remote Desktop
High-Quality Streaming up to 144 FPS
Remote Access from Anywhere
Cross-Platform Remote Control
Play PC Games from Any Device
Mobile Game Controller & Key Mapping
Remote Terminal & CLI Access
AI Coding & Task Monitoring
Smart Routing & Connection Optimization
Multi-Monitor Support
Virtual Screen & Adaptive Resolution
Remote File Transfer
Cross-Device Clipboard Sync
Wake on LAN & Remote Power On
Privacy Mode & Black Screen Protection

Platforms: Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Integrations: Claude Code, OpenAI Codex, Steam, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android

StarDesk pricing

Plans FreeFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.

See plans on stardesk.net

StarDesk fact sheet

Free plan	Not verified
Paid from	Free
Access mode	Not verified
Supported platforms	Not verified
File transfer	Not verified
Session recording	Not verified
Managed devices	Not verified
Mobile apps	Not verified
Pricing	Free
Website	stardesk.net

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