Parsec
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Remote desktop reimagined – a seamless 4k experience at up to 60 frames per second with near-zero latency
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Features
33 features across 11 categories
Administration(8)
Centralized admin panel for managing team access and settings
Access logs to track team activity and connections (7 days for Teams, full logs for Enterprise)
Manage billing for entire team from admin panel
Fine-grained control over team member access and permissions
Create granular admin roles with specific permissions
SCIM support for automated user provisioning
Make computers available to team members on-demand with assignment to individuals or groups
Organize team members into groups for easier management
Collaboration(3)
Invite external users to connect for up to five days with temporary access credits
Share a session with team members to capture over-the-shoulder or on-the-couch feel for real-time review and co-op gameplay
Share a single link to allow friends or team members to connect
Compatibility(2)
Play games on PC, Mac, tablet, laptop, or phone
Host connections on Windows 10+ and macOS 10.15+
Display(2)
Support for streaming up to 3 monitors simultaneously
Support for virtual monitors for extended display configurations
Ease of Use(1)
Stress-free install that takes seconds, with teams getting up and running in less than a day
Input(3)
Full gamepad/controller input support with customizable keyboard mapping
Full keyboard and mouse input support for remote control
Pressure and tilt sensitive Wacom tablet support for professional creative work
Integration(2)
Seamless Discord integration for chat and collaboration
API access to automate Parsec deployment and manage team access programmatically
Performance(3)
Frame rates up to 240 FPS (up to 60 FPS at 4K) for smooth experience
High-performance relay server for added performance, security, and connection reliability at scale
Proprietary technology and direct peer-to-peer connections mean virtually no latency
Reporting(1)
Access team usage logs and analytics
Security(7)
Host can control exactly which apps connected guests are approved to see and interact with
All connections are encrypted for data security
MFA support to keep password and login locked down
All connections are peer-to-peer and never pass through Parsec infrastructure
Privacy mode to hide sensitive information during sessions
SAML SSO integration for centralized authentication
SOC 2 Type 2 certified for comprehensive security and data protection
Video Quality(1)
Resolutions up to 4K with 4:4:4 color mode for near-flawless visual fidelity
Pricing
Personal Use
- ✓Low latency, 60 FPS desktop capture
- ✓Single link desktop sharing
- ✓Keyboard, mouse, and gamepad support
- ✓Encrypted peer-to-peer connections
- ✓Hosting available for Windows 10+ and macOS 10.15+
Individuals (Warp)
- ✓Low latency, 60 FPS desktop capture
- ✓Single link desktop sharing
- ✓Keyboard, mouse, and gamepad support
- ✓Encrypted peer-to-peer connections
- ✓Hosting available for Windows 10+ and macOS 10.15+
- ✓Multi-monitor displays (up to 3)
- ✓4:4:4 color mode
- ✓Privacy mode
- ✓Full Wacom tablet support with pressure + tilt
Teams
Popular- ✓All Individuals features
- ✓Secure access to team's computers
- ✓Enforce single sign-on through SAML
- ✓Granular permissions management
- ✓Adjust app features and settings
- ✓Team computer management
- ✓Audit logs (last 7 days)
- ✓Admin panel
- ✓Centralized billing
- ✓Team managed groups
- ✓Guest Access for external users ($25 per invitation)
- ✓Submit product support tickets
- ✓24hr first response SLA
Enterprise
- ✓All Teams features
- ✓High performance relay server
- ✓Teams API access for automation
- ✓Role based access control
- ✓Full audit logs via Teams API
- ✓SCIM Provisioning
- ✓Usage logs and team analytics
Cost Calculator
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Total Cost Comparison
DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 33 features at very easy complexity.
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Buying Parsec saves ~$33,363.6 over 3 years vs building.
Estimates based on 33 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.
Integrations
3 known integrations