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Light is Green vs OneCast
Both stand on game remote play software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan
Light is Green keeps cloud-play functions on the Switch and provides video controls, diagnostics, and controller mapping. Use requires Atmosphère and Title Mode, along with an account and subscriptions supplied by the user.
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Free trial iPhoneMac
OneCast offers console and cloud-game streaming across listed Apple devices, with several control options and Party Chat.
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| Light is Green | OneCast | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Not published | iPhone, Mac |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Free or on request |
| Plans published | None | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | github.com | onecast.me |
| On game remote play software | #19 of 27 | #23 of 27 |
Light is Green: what it does well
- Runs streaming and controls natively on the console.
- Supports profiles up to 1080p.
- Offers customizable bitrate and pacing.
- HUD reports video and connection diagnostics.
- Open-source and free for personal use.
What to know first
- Requires a Switch with Atmosphère custom firmware.
- Applet mode lacks RAM for hardware decoding.
- Users must provide their own account and subscriptions.
- 5 GHz Wi-Fi or docked Ethernet is strongly recommended.
OneCast: what it does well
- Streams up to 1440p.
- Supports Xbox and PlayStation controllers.
- Offers customizable iPhone and iPad touch controls.
- Supports Xbox Party Chat.
- iOS and Apple TV version has a seven-day trial.
What to know first
- Xbox 360 is not supported.
- Cloud gaming requires a Game Pass subscription.
- Mac requires macOS 13 or later.
- iOS and tvOS require version 16 or later.
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