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Wolf

Free#19 of 27 in Game Remote Play SoftwarePhoto Vault Apps

Wolf: A focused Linux self-hosting option for shared game streaming and virtual desktops. Ranked #19 of 27 in Game Remote Play Software by our editors (7.4/10); pricing: Open source; best for multi-user Linux self-hosting.

7.4/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
7.4 / 10
Pricing
Open source
Best for
Multi-user Linux self-hosting
Paid from
Free
Facts checked
20 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Supports multiple users sharing one Linux host
- Runs applications in Docker or Podman containers
- Adds cooperative lobbies, virtual input, and hardware encoding
Where it doesn't
- Designed primarily for Linux host deployments
- Requires self-hosted infrastructure and administration
- Remote streaming depends on Moonlight-compatible clients

Our verdict on Wolf

Wolf is an open-source streaming server for Moonlight-compatible remote game play and graphical applications. It is designed primarily for Linux hosts and self-hosted deployments, with a focus on sharing gaming hardware among multiple users or sessions. Virtual desktops, profiles, application management, container execution, and cooperative lobbies make it relevant for households, communities, and technical users who want one host to serve several remote sessions.

Its ecosystem fit is centered on Linux, Moonlight, Docker, Podman, and GStreamer. Wolf can run applications in Docker or Podman containers, use hardware-accelerated video encoding, and provide virtual audio and virtual gamepad, keyboard, mouse, and hotplug input support. A REST API over a Unix socket adds an automation path, while Wolf UI handles profiles and application management. This combination gives administrators several ways to organize applications and sessions without shifting the product away from its self-hosted model.

The standout strength is breadth within a shared-host scenario: Wolf combines remote streaming, on-demand virtual desktops, containers, multi-user access, and cooperative lobbies in one Linux-focused server. That makes it a strong fit for users who want to divide access to a host or support multiple concurrent sessions. It is less suitable for buyers seeking a managed service, a non-Linux host, or a narrowly focused plug-and-play streaming client. Users choosing Wolf should be comfortable managing the host environment and the connected container and streaming components.

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Wolf pricing

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

See plans on games-on-whales.github.io

Wolf fact sheet

Free plan	Not verified
Paid from	Free
Host platforms	Linux
Client platforms	Not verified
Maximum resolution	Not verified
Maximum frame rate	Not verified
Console support	Not verified
Multi-monitor support	Not verified
Local co-op support	Yes
Deployment	Self-hosted
Platforms	Linux
Support	Community, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market (editorial estimate)
Integrations	4 integrations: Moonlight, Docker, Podman, GStreamer
Pricing	Open source
Website	games-on-whales.github.io
Facts checked	20 Sep 2026

Wolf integrations

Wolf lists 4 integrations on its own site.

Moonlight
Docker
Podman
GStreamer

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Wolf is ranked in 2 of our directories.

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