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

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