Moonlight
Moonlight is a free, open-source remote desktop app for Windows, macOS and Linux. GameStream client for PCs (Windows, Mac, Linux, and Steam Link). It has 18,982 GitHub stars and is released under the GPL-3.0 license, and people use it instead of Parsec and NVIDIA GameStream.
github.com/moonlight-stream/moonlight-qt (opens in a new tab)
- Official
- Linux
- macOS
- Windows
- Remote desktop & access
- Actively maintained
About Moonlight
Moonlight PC is an open source PC client for NVIDIA GameStream and Sunshine. Moonlight also has mobile versions for Android and iOS.
Install Moonlight
Package names found in the project's README. Each links to its package page so you can check the publisher first.
flatpak install flathub com.moonlight_stream.Moonlightsnap install moonlightReplaces
Commercial software people commonly use Moonlight instead of.
- Parsec
- NVIDIA GameStream
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What is Moonlight?
Moonlight is a free, open-source remote desktop app for Windows, macOS and Linux. GameStream client for PCs (Windows, Mac, Linux, and Steam Link). It has 18,982 GitHub stars and is released under the GPL-3.0 license, and people use it instead of Parsec and NVIDIA GameStream.
Is Moonlight free and open source?
Yes. Moonlight's source code is public on GitHub under the GPL-3.0 license, which is OSI-approved or FSF-free, so you can use, copy and change it for free.
How do I install Moonlight?
Flathub: flatpak install flathub com.moonlight_stream.Moonlight and Snap: snap install moonlight. The commands are on this page. Installers are also on its GitHub Releases page (latest: v6.2.0).
Can Moonlight replace Parsec?
Moonlight is commonly used as a free alternative to Parsec and NVIDIA GameStream. Features differ, so check that it opens the file formats and covers the workflows you rely on before switching.