This page details the features each operating system supports with Parsec, whether you plan to use it to connect or host.
Client Feature Matrix
Below is what each platform supports in terms of features, for when you're joining a computer on Parsec.
| Feature | Windows | macOS | Ubuntu | Android | Web (Chromium) |
| H.264 Decode¹ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| H.265 Decode¹ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| 4:4:4 Decode¹ ² | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Switch Screens | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Extra Screens² | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Enhanced Pen² | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| SAML SSO² | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| DS4 Touchpad | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
¹ You can use both hardware and software mode. Hardware support will depend on the device's video decoder to work
² This feature also requires Warp or Teams
Host Feature Matrix
Here's what to expect when you're hosting a computer to someone. Read the dedicated macOS article for more information about macOS.
| Feature | Windows | macOS |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-monitor streaming | ✅ | ✅ |
| Virtual monitors | ✅ | ✅ |
| Access to logon screen | ✅ | ✅ |
| Compatible with Parsec Relay Server | ✅ | ✅ |
| Automatic app crash recovery | ✅ | ✅ |
| Programmatic silent installation | ✅ | ❌ |
| Privacy mode | ✅ | ✅ |
| Connect using Chromium based browsers (parsec.app) | ✅ | ❌ |
| Pen support | ✅ | ✅ |
| Link sharing | ✅ | ✅ |
| Team computers | ✅ | Only available via GUI, not CLI |
| H.265 streaming | ✅ | ✅ |
| Adjustable resolution | ✅ | Only adjustable from macOS settings |
| 4:4:4 color mode | ✅ | ❌ |
| Audio streaming | ✅ | Parsec Audio Capture Driver required to stream audio |
| Gamepad support | ✅ | ❌ |
| HTTP(S) Proxy support | ✅ | ✅ |