Parsec pioneered butter-smooth remote gaming. We respect that. Here's how Remio takes a different approach — with privacy, simplicity, and independence at the core.
We skipped the rows where both apps are equal (4K, 60 FPS, gamepad support, etc.) and focused on what matters.
| Feature | Remio | Parsec |
|---|---|---|
| Privacy & Access | ||
| Account needed? | ✓ No — just a PIN code | ✗ Mandatory email account |
| End-to-end encrypted | ✓ Always on | ✗ Relay servers can see traffic |
| Session privacy | We can't see your sessions | Servers log connections |
| Technology | ||
| App type | 100% native (Swift/Kotlin/Go) | Proprietary (some web tech) |
| Connection | Direct P2P first | Relay-based with P2P option |
| Video codecs | H.265, VP9, AV1 | H.264, H.265 only |
| Features & Platform | ||
| Multi-monitor | ✓ Free for everyone | Paid plans only ($9.99/mo) |
| Multiplayer / Arcade mode | ✗ Not planned | ✓ Core feature — best in class |
| Wacom tablet support | Coming soon | ✓ Pressure + tilt |
| Windows host | Coming soon | ✓ Primary platform |
| Web client (no install) | ✗ Not planned | ✓ Chrome browser |
| Business | ||
| Who owns it? | Independent indie developer | Unity Technologies |
| Enterprise features (SSO, teams) | Coming soon | ✓ Mature |
Beyond the checklist — here's what actually matters when choosing.
Both offer free tiers. Here's how the paid plans compare.
Honest recommendations based on your actual use case.
If you want to play local co-op games online with friends, Parsec's arcade mode is genuinely unmatched. Both apps feel equally fast — but Parsec's multiplayer features are the real differentiator.
Need to access your work computer from home? Remio's instant PIN setup, real privacy, and native performance make it the smarter choice. No corporate tracking, no mandatory login.
Need Wacom tablet support? Parsec is better right now. For everything else — photo editing, video, 3D — Remio's modern codecs (AV1, VP9) deliver sharper visuals at lower bandwidth.
Parsec is great at what it does — especially for gaming with friends. Their arcade mode is genuinely fun, and they've earned their reputation in the gaming remote desktop space.
Remio is built on a different philosophy. We believe you shouldn't need an account to connect to your own computer. We believe your remote sessions should be truly private. And we believe native apps will always feel faster than wrapped web tech.
If privacy matters to you, if you want a lightweight native app, if you're tired of mandatory accounts — give Remio a try. It's free and takes 30 seconds to set up.
See how Remio compares to other remote desktop solutions.