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AirParrot vs FCast Sender: catalog facts
AirParrot	FCast Sender
Paid Paid one-device licence with a 30-day money-back guarantee; bundle with Reflector…	Free Free and open source under GPL-3.0.
Windows, macOS	Linux
Works with AirPlay and Chromecast receivers Available for both macOS and Windows	Open casting protocol instead of a closed one Connects by automatic discovery or QR code
Paid licence per device Needs a compatible receiver on the network	Needs an FCast receiver on the target device Smaller ecosystem than Chromecast or AirPlay
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License: GPL-3.0-only
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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