FarPlay
FarPlay is software for playing music together online with reduced audio delay.
What FarPlay is
FarPlay is software for playing music together online with reduced audio delay. It sends uncompressed, full-duplex 48kHz/16bit PCM audio and includes built-in video, customizable layouts, and screensharing. A Latency Slider lets participants trade lower latency for a greater possibility of audio glitches. Sessions can produce separate synchronized audio tracks for later import into a DAW, while Broadcast Output sends multi-channel audio to a DAW in real time for livestream mixing. FarPlay uses peer-to-peer connections, so users do not have to configure a server or open router ports, though their internet connection must support peer-to-peer traffic. It runs on Linux, macOS, and Windows computers, but not phones or most tablets. The free plan allows one-to-one sessions up to 45 minutes and joining multi-user sessions. Listed uses include lessons, rehearsals, performances, podcasts, readings, and therapy.
Good
- Uncompressed, full-duplex 48kHz/16bit PCM audio
- Records synchronized tracks for DAW import
- Built-in video, customizable layouts, and screensharing
- Peer-to-peer setup needs no router-port configuration
Watch out
- Free sessions are limited to two participants and 45 minutes
- Phones and most tablets are unsupported
- Requires an internet connection supporting peer-to-peer connections
Who it suits
FarPlay suits musicians and other participants who need remote sessions with synchronized audio, video, or recording. Teachers, performers, podcasters, and readers can choose plans based on session and recording needs.
Verdict
FarPlay combines remote music sessions with video, recording, and DAW-oriented audio options. Check the free-session limits and device support against the way you plan to use it.
Plans and prices
From FarPlay's own pricing page, checked 7 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | 1-to-1 sessions up to 45 min · join multi-user sessions · forum support |
| Standard | $5.99 a month | Unlimited session length · create multi-user sessions · authorize up to 3 devices · audio mix and combined video recording · First Month Free |
| Standard+ | $7.99 a month | Everything in Standard · multi-track audio and video recording · multi-channel Broadcast Output · authorize up to 5 devices · First Month Free |
| For Teachers | $14.99 a month | Everything in Standard+ · all session participants can record · 10 Persistent Rooms · priority support · one active session per account · First Month Free |
The facts
Each one read from FarPlay's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Architecture
- FarPlay says it uses peer-to-peer architecture and does not require users to configure a server or open router ports.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Audio
- FarPlay transmits uncompressed, full-duplex 48kHz/16bit PCM audio.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Broadcast
- Broadcast Output sends multi-channel audio in real time to a DAW for mixing livestream performances.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Latency control
- Its Latency Slider lets users balance lower latency against possible audio glitches.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Network needs
- FarPlay requires an internet connection that supports peer-to-peer connections; the site recommends Ethernet for ultra-low latency.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- FarPlay enables people to play music together over the internet with reduced audio delay.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Recording
- FarPlay can record separate synchronized audio tracks for session participants for later import into a DAW.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Subscription sharing
- For a session to have subscription benefits, only the person initiating it needs a subscription.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Support
- The Free plan includes forum support, Standard includes email support, and For Teachers includes priority support.checked 7 Oct 2026
- System support
- FarPlay supports Mac, Windows, and Linux computers, and does not support phones or tablets except Windows tablets with Intel processors.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Use cases
- The site describes use for music lessons, remote rehearsals, online performances, podcasts, readings, and therapy.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Video
- FarPlay includes built-in video with customizable layouts and screensharing.checked 7 Oct 2026
Money
- Free limits
- Free mode allows sessions with no more than two participants and limits each session to 45 minutes.checked 7 Oct 2026
The company
- Maker and origin
- The About page says Dan Tepfer began the software effort in 2020, FarPlay entered public beta in October 2021, and it became a startup in January 2022.checked 7 Oct 2026
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