No. 4 of 26 ·Game Remote Play Software

Chiaki-ng

Windows · Mac · Linux · Android

Freedom report

Three barsScore 6.6

Free tierA free tier is on its own pricing page
Open codeNo open-source code on record
Runs widely4 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

Chiaki-ng is ranked #4 of 26 in game remote play software on Freedom251. It runs on Android, Linux, macOS, Windows. There is a free plan.

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Free Free Free and open source PlayStation Remote Play client streetpea.github.io · 2 Oct 2026

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Free plan: Yes
Host platforms: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5
Client platforms: Linux, Windows, macOS
Maximum resolution: 1080p
Maximum frame rate: 60 fps
Console support: Yes

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The record

What it does: Chiaki-ng is an open-source client for PlayStation Remote Play and a next-generation continuation of Chiaki.
Supported consoles: The project describes Chiaki as a remote-play client for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5.
Available platforms: The project lists Linux, FreeBSD, OpenBSD, Android, macOS, Windows, and Nintendo Switch as supported or potential platforms.
Installation: The documentation provides a Flathub Flatpak, macOS Homebrew installation, and packages for Linux, Windows, and macOS.
Remote features: The setup guide covers local console discovery, console registration, and remote play through PSN or manual remote connection.
Streaming features: The guide documents PS5 HDR streaming with the H265 HDR codec option and configurable video, stream, audio, and Wi-Fi settings.
Controller features: The controller guide covers Steam Deck layouts, controller mapping, gyro controls, haptics, adaptive triggers, and DualSense or DualShock 4 use.
Automation: The documentation describes scripts to wake a PlayStation and launch Chiaki, with local and external address options.
PSN token handling: The remote-connection guide says the PSN authentication token is stored locally and is not used or stored elsewhere.
Remote connection limits: PSN remote connection supports IPv4 only, and UDP hole punching may fail on some network types, which require manual connection with port forwarding.
PS4 limit: The guide says PS4 remote connection via PSN works only with the main registered console for the PSN account, a limitation imposed by Sony.
Experimental features: The configuration guide marks PS5 haptics and adaptive-trigger support as experimental and opt-in.
Support and updates: The project directs users to GitHub issues and page feedback for help or documentation suggestions, and its site links to release updates.
Sony relationship: The project states that it is not endorsed or certified by Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC.
Price from: Free

Where it ranks on Freedom251

Best Game Remote Play Software in 2026#4 of 26

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Sources

github.com/streetpea/chiaki-ng· checked 2 Oct 2026
streetpea.github.io/chiaki-ng/setup/installation/· checked 2 Oct 2026
streetpea.github.io/chiaki-ng/setup/configuration/· checked 2 Oct 2026
streetpea.github.io/chiaki-ng/setup/controlling/· checked 2 Oct 2026
streetpea.github.io/chiaki-ng/setup/automation/· checked 2 Oct 2026
streetpea.github.io/chiaki-ng/setup/remoteconnection/· checked 2 Oct 2026
streetpea.github.io/chiaki-ng/· checked 2 Oct 2026