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

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