Moonlight is the overall better choice for the vast majority of users. While both applications cater to remote gaming and high-performance desktop streaming, Moonlight (especially when paired with the modern Sunshine host) stands out as an open-source, highly optimized powerhouse with industry-standard latency and massive cross-platform support. Monflo, developed by Mirillis, is a proprietary solution that features strong on-screen touch control customization but has largely fallen behind in active community adoption, platform updates, and raw performance metrics.
Here is a direct breakdown of how these two remote desktop tools compare. Direct Comparison Overview Moonlight (with Sunshine) Monflo (by Mirillis) Pricing Completely Free & Open-Source Proprietary (Free trial / Paid licenses) Performance Up to 4K, 120+ FPS, near-zero latency Up to 1080p, 60 FPS Host Support NVIDIA, AMD, and Intel GPUs Primarily Windows PCs Client Support Android, iOS, Windows, Mac, Linux, Steam Deck, Apple TV Android and Windows Best For Low-latency gaming and high-fidelity streaming Mobile touch-control layouts for older PCs Key Differences Impacting Performance
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