Side by side
Wolf vs XStreaming
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 APILinuxSelf-hosted
Wolf provides a Linux- and container-focused Moonlight server with multi-user sessions, virtual desktops, and flexible application profiles. Setup requires host device access and careful API security, while planned GPU load balancing remains a limitation.
Visit Wolf Free plan AndroidiPhone
Visit XStreaming The facts
| Wolf | XStreaming | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Self-hosted | Android, iPhone |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Not published |
| Plans published | None | None |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | games-on-whales.github.io | github.com |
| On game remote play software | #20 of 27 | #24 of 27 |
Wolf: what it does well
- Open-source and MIT licensed
- Multiple remote clients can share one host
- On-demand virtual desktops without a monitor
- Docker and Podman container deployment
- Moonlight gamepad and local co-op support
What to know first
- Linux host required
- Virtual gamepad setup needs specific device access
- Multi-GPU load balancing is planned, not available
- Exposing the API over TCP is dangerous
XStreaming: what it does well
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