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Also covers docker · open source
Sunshine hosts game streams for devices connecting through a Moonlight client.
Alternatives
The Best Sunshine Alternatives in 2026
6 alternatives1 free · 5 open source
Looking for something like Sunshine? Here are 6 alternatives, ranked by how closely they match it on purpose, features and platforms. Of these, 1 are free or have a free plan and 5 are open source.
Sunshine hosts self-managed game streams for Moonlight clients and supports hardware or software encoding.
Top picks at a glance
First suggestionSunshineSunshine hosts game streams for devices connecting through…Free or freemium optionMoonlightStream PC games to other devices with Moonlight, an…Another optionApolloApollo forks Sunshine to stream games using the native…
Quick comparison
| # | Alternative | Pricing | Open source | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sunshine | — | Yes | — |
| 2 | Apollo | — | Yes | — |
| 3 | Server | — | Yes | — |
| 4 | Screensy | — | Yes | — |
| 5 | Moonlight | Free | Not stated | Android, iOS, Web |
| 6 | Artemis | — | Yes | Android, Windows |
All Sunshine alternatives
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Also covers docker · open source
Apollo forks Sunshine to stream games using the native resolution of the client device.
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Also covers docker · open source
Screego provides screen sharing for developers and teams working remotely.
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Also covers docker · open source
Screensy combines a server-side rendezvous component with a website for peer-to-peer screen sharing.
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Also covers ios · same kind of website · free
Stream PC games to other devices with Moonlight, an open-source game streaming client.
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Open source
Stream a Windows PC game library to Android through Apollo or Sunshine using Artemis.
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Alternatives to similar tools
Apollo12 alternativesServer15 alternativesArtemis10 alternativesScreensy16 alternativesSunshine11 alternatives
What is the best alternative to Sunshine?
Based on features, tags and platforms, the closest alternatives to Sunshine are Sunshine, Apollo, and Server.
Is there a free alternative to Sunshine?
Yes. Moonlight is free or offer a free plan.
Are there open-source alternatives to Sunshine?
Yes: Sunshine, Apollo, Server, and Screensy.
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