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Parsec vs WorkAdventure

Both stand on work from home software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

Parsec

Free plan AndroidAPILinux+4

Parsec combines remote computer access and sharing with gaming-focused controls. Check the license terms before commercial use, and note that paid plans are billed per user per month annually.

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WorkAdventure

Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+5

WorkAdventure combines avatar-based conversations with tools for events and team spaces. Check the free-tier user cap and plan costs against the intended group size.

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The facts

	Parsec	WorkAdventure
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	No	Not published
Runs on	Android, API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows	Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows
Lowest paid plan	Individuals (Warp): $8.33 per user a month	Business: €8 a month
Plans published	6	3
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	parsec.app	workadventu.re
On work from home software	#5 of 26	#9 of 26

Parsec: what it does well

Supports Windows, macOS, Ubuntu Linux, Android, and web.
Designed for 60FPS UHD gaming with low latency.
Shared links can grant observation or control.
Native peer-to-peer traffic uses end-to-end encryption.
Teams supports SAML 2.0 single sign-on.

What to know first

Personal Use and Individuals are non-commercial licenses.
Commercial use requires Teams or Enterprise.
Guest Access costs $25 per invitation.
No volume discounts are offered.

WorkAdventure: what it does well

Supports spontaneous text, audio, and video conversations
Includes guest access and screen sharing
Can be installed as a Progressive Web App
Core is available for self-hosting

What to know first

Free plan limits simultaneous users to 10
OpenID Connect SSO is unavailable on Free
Self-hosted version cannot be offered by others as an online subscription

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