Xbox Cloud Gaming AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Remote Desktop Tools

The best Remote Desktop alternative to Xbox Cloud Gaming is Parsec, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 10 alternatives to Xbox Cloud Gaming and five of them are Remote Desktop Tools so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Remote Desktop Tool alternatives to Xbox Cloud Gaming are Steam Link / Steam Remote Play, Shadow PC, Sunshine - Game streaming host and airgpu.

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Xbox Cloud Gaming alternatives page was last updated Jul 9, 2024
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  1. Parsec icon
    Parsec icon

    Parsec

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    Securely access remote computers in low latency, 60 FPS, and HD. Play local multiplayer games, collaborate on work with multiple monitors, or use advanced tools and permissions for teams. Enjoy end-to-end encryption, two-factor authentication, and portable access, ad-free.

    31 Parsec alternatives
    Computers tab - Your and friends' computers

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    Parsec while connected to a game

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Low Latency
    2.  Game Streaming
    3.  Gamepad Mapping
    4.  HEVC
    5.  Stream audio
    6.  Desktop Sharing
    7.  Fast speed
    8.  Multiplayer
    9.  Ad-free
    10.  Two-factor Authentication
    11.  Screen Sharing
    12.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    Parsec iconXbox Cloud Gaming Icon

    Parsec VS Xbox Cloud Gaming

    Is Parsec a good alternative to Xbox Cloud Gaming?
     

    • Parsec is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & Linux alternative to Xbox Cloud Gaming.

    • Parsec is the most popular free alternative to Xbox Cloud Gaming.

    • Parsec is Freemium and ProprietaryXbox Cloud Gaming is also Freemium and Proprietary
    • Parsec is Lightweight and MultiplayerXbox Cloud Gaming is not according to our users
  2. Steam Link / Steam Remote Play icon
    Steam Link / Steam Remote Play icon

    Steam Link / Steam Remote Play

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    Extend your Steam gaming experience to your mobile device, TV, VR headset or PC, also works for non-gaming stuff like controlling the desktop.

    8 Steam Link / Steam Remote Play alternatives
    Steam Link / Steam Remote Play screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple TV
    • Flathub
    • Steam
    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Meta Quest
    • Android TV
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Cloud Sync
    2.  Desktop Sharing
    3.  Screen Sharing
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    7.  Wake on LAN
    8.  Unattended Access
    9.  Real time collaboration
    10.  Game Streaming
    11.  Cloud Gaming
    12.  VR support
    Steam Link / Steam Remote Play iconXbox Cloud Gaming Icon

    Steam Link / Steam Remote Play VS Xbox Cloud Gaming

    Is this a good alternative to Xbox Cloud Gaming?
     

    • Steam Link / Steam Remote Play is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to Xbox Cloud Gaming.

    • Steam Link / Steam Remote Play is Free and ProprietaryXbox Cloud Gaming is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Steam Link / Steam Remote Play is Privacy focused and LightweightXbox Cloud Gaming is not according to our users
  4. Shadow PC icon
    Shadow PC icon

    Shadow PC

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    Experience high-performance computing on your device with Shadow, transforming it into a Windows machine for gaming, work, and creativity, accessible from anywhere.

    15 Shadow PC alternatives
    Shadow PC screenshot 1

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple TV

    Shadow PC Features

    1.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Two-factor Authentication
    4.  Phishing
    5.  Cloud Gaming
    6.  Low Latency
    7.  Game Streaming
    Shadow PC iconXbox Cloud Gaming Icon

    Shadow PC VS Xbox Cloud Gaming

    Is Shadow PC a good alternative to Xbox Cloud Gaming?
     

    • Shadow PC is the most popular Web-based alternative to Xbox Cloud Gaming.

    • Shadow PC is the most popular commercial alternative to Xbox Cloud Gaming.

    • Shadow PC is Paid and ProprietaryXbox Cloud Gaming is Freemium and Proprietary
  5. Sunshine - Game streaming host icon
    Sunshine - Game streaming host icon

    Sunshine - Game streaming host

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    Sunshine is a self-hosted game stream host for Moonlight. Offering low latency, cloud gaming server capabilities with support for AMD, Intel, and Nvidia GPUs for hardware encoding. Software encoding is also available.

    10 Sunshine - Game streaming host alternatives
    WebUI homepage

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • AppImageHub
    • Flatpak
    WebUI Configuration
    WebUI Applications

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Unattended Access
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Desktop Sharing
    4.  Screen Sharing
    5.  Game Streaming
    Sunshine - Game streaming host iconXbox Cloud Gaming Icon

    Sunshine - Game streaming host VS Xbox Cloud Gaming

    Is this a good alternative to Xbox Cloud Gaming?
     

    • Sunshine - Game streaming host is the most popular Open Source alternative to Xbox Cloud Gaming.

    • Sunshine - Game streaming host is Free and Open SourceXbox Cloud Gaming is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Sunshine - Game streaming host is LightweightXbox Cloud Gaming is not according to our users
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    airgpu

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    airgpu offers gaming in the cloud to play the latest games on any of your devices.

    12 airgpu alternatives
    airgpu screenshot 1

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online

    airgpu Features

    1.  Cloud Gaming
    2.  Cloud based
    airgpu iconXbox Cloud Gaming Icon

    airgpu VS Xbox Cloud Gaming

    Is airgpu a good alternative to Xbox Cloud Gaming?
     
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