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Parsec vs Shadow: catalog facts
Parsec	Shadow
Freemium Free for personal use, with paid plans for extra features and teams.	Paid Paid subscription; the homepage showed a discount offer.
Windows, macOS	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, Web
Low-latency streaming at up to 4K and 60 fps Clear text and colour when viewing remote screens	Full Windows PC, so any launcher, mod or app can be installed Clients for most desktop and mobile platforms plus a browser
Proprietary software Needs a fast, stable network connection for best results	Ongoing subscription cost Needs a fast, stable internet connection
Downloadable app	Downloadable app, Web application, Hosted service
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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