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Parsec vs Steam Link: catalog facts
Parsec	Steam Link
Freemium Free for personal use, with paid plans for extra features and teams.	Free The Steam Link app is free; games must be owned on Steam.
Windows, macOS	Windows, Linux, Android, iOS
Low-latency streaming at up to 4K and 60 fps Clear text and colour when viewing remote screens	Streams a Steam library from a PC to other devices Available on Android, iOS and Linux via Flathub
Proprietary software Needs a fast, stable network connection for best results	Needs a PC running Steam as the host Experience depends on local network quality
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
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	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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