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Also covers docker and open source · same kind of open-source project
Apollo forks Sunshine to stream games using the native resolution of the client device.
Alternatives
The Best Sunshine Alternatives in 2026
11 alternatives2 free · 9 open source
Looking for something like Sunshine? Here are 11 alternatives, ranked by how closely they match it on purpose, features and platforms. Of these, 2 are free or have a free plan and 9 are open source.
Sunshine hosts game streams for devices connecting through a Moonlight client.
Top picks at a glance
First suggestionApolloApollo forks Sunshine to stream games using the native…Free or freemium optionMoonlightStream PC games to other devices with Moonlight, an…Another optionRustDeskRustDesk offers open-source remote desktop access with…
Quick comparison
| # | Alternative | Pricing | Open source | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apollo | — | Yes | — |
| 2 | RustDesk | — | Yes | Android, Linux, macOS |
| 3 | Sunshine | — | Not stated | Android, iOS, Linux |
| 4 | Server | — | Yes | — |
| 5 | Screensy | — | Yes | — |
| 6 | Artemis | — | Yes | Android, Windows |
| 7 | Bananas | — | Yes | — |
| 8 | Tigervnc | — | Yes | Linux, Windows |
| 9 | Kasm Vnc | — | Yes | — |
| 10 | Moonlight | Free | Not stated | Android, iOS, Web |
All Sunshine alternatives
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Also covers open source and self hosted
RustDesk offers open-source remote desktop access with options to host a server yourself.
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Sunshine
app.lizardbyte.dev/SunshineAlso covers docker
Sunshine hosts self-managed game streams for Moonlight clients and supports hardware or software encoding.
4
Also covers docker and open source · same kind of open-source project
Screego provides screen sharing for developers and teams working remotely.
5
Also covers docker and open source · same kind of open-source project
Screensy combines a server-side rendezvous component with a website for peer-to-peer screen sharing.
6
Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project
Stream a Windows PC game library to Android through Apollo or Sunshine using Artemis.
7
Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project
p2p.kiwi supports screen sharing between devices through a cross-platform peer-to-peer connection.
8
Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project
TigerVNC provides a multi-platform VNC client and server for remote display and desktop interaction.
9
Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project
KasmVNC combines a web-based VNC server and client for remote desktop access.
10
Also covers game · free
Stream PC games to other devices with Moonlight, an open-source game streaming client.
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Also covers open source · free
Aspia provides remote desktop control and file transfer, with NAT traversal, system information, audio, and chat features.
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Alternatives to similar tools
Apollo12 alternativesServer15 alternativesArtemis10 alternativesSunshine6 alternativesScreensy16 alternativesTigervnc11 alternatives
What is the best alternative to Sunshine?
Based on features, tags and platforms, the closest alternatives to Sunshine are Apollo, RustDesk, and Sunshine.
Is there a free alternative to Sunshine?
Yes. Moonlight and Aspia are free or offer a free plan.
Are there open-source alternatives to Sunshine?
Yes: Apollo, RustDesk, Server, and Screensy.
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