Open Source Parsec AlternativesTop Remote Desktop Tools and other similar apps like Parsec

The best open source alternative to Parsec is RustDesk. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to Parsec and 12 is open source so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting open source alternatives to Parsec are Moonlight Game Streaming, Remmina, Remotely and Sunshine - Game streaming host.

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  1. RustDesk icon

    RustDesk

     277 likes

    Provides secure, cross-platform remote access and file sharing with no registration needed. Offers end-to-end encryption, self-hosting, multi-monitor support, screen sharing, and portable use, all with a lightweight, ad-free interface.

    130 RustDesk alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Flatpak
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    Comments about RustDesk as an Alternative to Parsec
    F0rZ3r0
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    Similarly to TeamViewer, this is not suitable for gaming.

    RustDesk icon
    RustDesk icon

    • Most users think RustDesk is a great Parsec alternative.

    • RustDesk is Freemium and Open SourceParsec is Freemium and Proprietary
    • RustDesk is Privacy focusedParsec is not according to our users
  2. Moonlight Game Streaming icon

    Moonlight Game Streaming

     50 likes

    Moonlight allows you to stream your collection of games from your GameStream-compatible PC to any supported device and play them remotely. Moonlight is perfect for gameplay on the go without sacrificing the graphics quality of your gaming computer.

    13 Moonlight Game Streaming alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • HP webOS
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple TV
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Xbox
    • Tizen OS
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    Comments about Moonlight Game Streaming as an Alternative to Parsec
    Guest
    Negative
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    no multiplayer, which is the entire point of parsec

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Moonlight Game Streaming icon
    Moonlight Game Streaming icon

    • Almost everyone thinks Moonlight Game Streaming is a great Parsec alternative.

    • Moonlight Game Streaming is Free and Open SourceParsec is Freemium and Proprietary
  4. Remmina icon

    Remmina

     226 likes

    Open source remote desktop client for Linux and BSD supporting RDP, VNC, SPICE, and more, aimed at sysadmins and travelers needing remote access with features like scrollable high-res desktops and organized connection management.

    144 Remmina alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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  5. Remotely icon

    Remotely

     28 likes

    Remotely is a free and open-source remote desktop, remote scripting, and rich auto-complete to maximize your IT support efficiency.

    127 Remotely alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    List of remote hosts that can be controlled (unattended or attended).
     
  6. Sunshine - Game streaming host icon

    Sunshine - Game streaming host

     15 likes

    Sunshine is a self-hosted game stream host for Moonlight. Offering low latency, cloud gaming server capabilities with support for AMD, Intel, and Nvidia GPUs for hardware encoding. Software encoding is also available.

    10 Sunshine - Game streaming host alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • AppImageHub
    • Flatpak
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    Guest
    Negative
    0

    It works well enough, but you have to punch holes through your firewall. It also does not have a server you can host so publicly you can only use it on one computer.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    Sunshine - Game streaming host icon
    • Sunshine - Game streaming host is Free and Open SourceParsec is Freemium and Proprietary
  7. FreeRDP icon

    FreeRDP

     17 likes

    FreeRDP is a free implementation of the Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP), released under the Apache license. Enjoy the freedom of using your software wherever you want, the way you want it, in a world where interoperability can finally liberate your computing experience.

    78 FreeRDP alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • iPhone
    • BSD
    • iPad
    • openSUSE
    • Fedora
    • Ubuntu
    • Debian
    • Flathub
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  9. Nestri icon

    Nestri

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    Nestri is an open-source, self-hosted Geforce Now alternative with Stadia's social features. Built and shaped by our gaming community.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     

  12. screensy

     5 likes

    Screensy is a simple peer-to-peer screen sharing solution.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
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  13. Field Monitor icon

    Field Monitor

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    Remote-desktop client designed for the GNOME platform. Access virtual machines and other external screens.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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  14. Looking Glass icon

    Looking Glass

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    Looking Glass is an open source application that allows the use of a KVM (Kernel-based Virtual Machine) configured for VGA PCI Pass-through without an attached physical monitor, keyboard or mouse. This is the final step required to move away from dual booting with other...

    5 Looking Glass alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Linux
    enjoy gaming.
     
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