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MediaAlternative to ParsecAlternative to NVIDIA GeForce ExperienceAlternative to Moonlight Host

Sunshine Game Streamer

Self-hosted game stream host for Moonlight with low latency encoding.

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LicenseGPL-3.0
GitHub stars19.5k
Last commit1 weeks ago
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Moonlight HostLow LatencyMediaGame StreamingNvencCpp
Overview

Why consider Sunshine Game Streamer?

Sunshine is a self-hosted game stream host for Moonlight. Offering low-latency 4K 120fps video encoding via NVENC, AMD AMF, and Intel QuickSync, it streams PC games to TVs, phones, and Steam Decks.

Guided learning

Learn Sunshine Game Streamer by building

Practical setup notes, real use cases, and copy-ready examples in one focused guide.

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Overview of Sunshine

Sunshine provides an open-source alternative to NVIDIA GameStream, streaming high-framerate gameplay with ultra-low input lag and gamepad rumble support.

Installation

bash
1# Ubuntu/Debian
2sudo dpkg -i sunshine.deb
3
4# Windows via Winget
5winget install LizardByte.Sunshine

Sunshine is licensed under the GNU General Public License v3.0 (GPL-3.0).

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Sunshine Game Streamer FAQs

Sunshine Game Streamer is listed as a Media tool on TiloBox. Review the overview, features, and official documentation on this page to decide whether it solves your specific workflow.

Start with the project's GitHub repository and official website for supported installation and deployment instructions. Test the setup with representative data or a small project before rolling it out more widely.

Sunshine Game Streamer is listed under the GPL-3.0 license. Read the complete license text and the project's notices before using, modifying, or distributing the software.

Production readiness depends on your requirements. Review maintenance activity, security practices, documentation, backup and upgrade procedures, and compatibility with your stack; then validate it in a non-production environment.

Sunshine Game Streamer is listed as an alternative to Parsec. Compare the core workflow, deployment model, integrations, and licensing against your must-have requirements before switching.