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Moonlight vs Sunshine
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| Fact | Moonlight | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|
| Language | C++ | C++ |
| Licence | GPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Stars | 19k | 42k |
| Latest | v6.2.0 | v2026.914.233613 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | about 148 days between releases | about 61 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 4 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 22 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace Parsec. Alternatives to Parsec →
PartialMoonlightThe client side of low-latency game and desktop streaming from a Sunshine host, with no account.
PartialSunshineLow-latency desktop and game streaming host for Moonlight clients, with no account or relay service.
Moonlight
Sunshine
- v2026.1006.1523532026-10-06fix(flatpak): remove need to prefix commands by @ReenigneArcher in #5723pre-release
- v2026.1006.1320562026-10-06fix(flatpak): remove need to prefix commands by @ReenigneArcher in #5723pre-release
- v2026.914.2336132026-09-15This release contains a high-severity security update for Linux hosts. For more information, see:
- v2026.906.2225252026-09-06This release contains critical security updates. For more information see the following:
- v2026.516.1438332026-05-16This release contains critical security updates. For more information see the following:
Moonlight
unsigned The latest release, v6.2.0, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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Sunshine
✓ signed The latest release, v2026.914.233613, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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