Parsec
8.2#1 in game remote play softwareFrom $8.33 a monthFree planAndroidWebAPILinux
VisitParsec vs Steam
What both publish
| Fact | Parsec | Steam |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | Accounts support multi-factor authentication, and Teams can enforce SAML 2.0 single sign-on. | Developers can authenticate users with session tickets, encrypted application tickets, Web API methods or Steam OpenID 2.0. |
| Company facts | LinkedIn lists Parsec as founded in 2016, headquartered in New York, with 11–50 employees, and now part of Unity Technologies. | LinkedIn lists Valve as a privately held computer-games company founded in 1996, headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, with a 201–500 employee size range. |
| Company legal name | The Google Play listing identifies the developer as Parsec Cloud, Inc. | The Steam Subscriber Agreement identifies Valve Corporation as the contracting party for Steam transactions. |
| Documentation depth | The help center includes compatibility, connectivity, feature-matrix, connection-sequence, deployment and configuration references. | Steamworks documentation includes feature guides, API references, SDK instructions, finance, store publishing, tutorials, discussions and support links. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile apps | Yes | The Steam Mobile app supports shopping, account protection, game news, notifications, and community features on iOS and Android. |
| Purpose | Parsec connects people to work, games, and friends from anywhere on any device through remote access technology. | Steam is an online destination for playing, discussing, and creating games. |
Parsec plans
- Individuals (Warp)$8.33 a month
- Teams$30 a month
- Enterprise$45 a month
- Personal UseFree
- Personal Use (free)Free
- Guest Access credit$25, paid once
Steam plans
- SteamFree
- Steam Mobile AppFree
Pick Parsec if…
Parsec may suit people who want remote access for personal work or gaming, including those who need another person to observe or control their computer. Commercial users need Teams or Enterprise.
Pick Steam if…
Steam suits people looking for a game storefront alongside player communities and game-related content. Developers and publishers can also use Steamworks tools and services to distribute games on Steam.