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