Best Cloud Gaming Services in 2026
Updated
In short: GeForce NOW is ranked #1 of 41 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Xbox Cloud Gaming and Boosteroid. The best-ranked option with a free plan is CloudMoon. The lowest first paid tier on this page is now.gg at $0.99/mo.
Cloud gaming services let you stream games to supported devices instead of relying only on local hardware. Compared on free plan, game access model, HDR streaming, maximum session length, max streaming resolution, paid from, queue priority, ray tracing and supported devices, these options expose practical differences in access and streaming limits. GeForce NOW, Xbox Cloud Gaming and Boosteroid are among the services to compare. Check whether a service’s game access model fits the titles you want, which devices you play on, and whether resolution, session length or queue priority matters most to you.
41 cloud gaming services ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
41ranked
4free plans on this page
$0.99/molowest paid tier
4 Oct 2026last checked
Input list Cloud gaming services 25 channels on this page · 104 of 200 spec lines stated by the makers
Ch Tool Free planPaid fromGame access modelSupported devicesMax streaming resolutionHDR streamingRay tracingMaximum session length Spec sheet Score
01 GeForce NOW Free planYesPaid from$9.99/moGame access modelmixedSupported devicesWindows, macOS, ChromeOS, Linux, web browser, Android, iPhone/iPad, handhelds, SHIELD TV, select smart TVs, Android TV, Fire TV and VR headsetsMax streaming resolution4kHDR streamingYesRay tracingYesMaximum session lengthnot stated 7/8spec lines stated 9.3
02 Xbox Cloud Gaming Free planNoPaid fromFreeGame access modelmixedSupported devicesXbox consoles, Windows PCs, Mac, Chromebooks, handhelds, Steam Deck, Android, iPhone, iPad, smart TVs, streaming devices, Meta QuestMax streaming resolution1440pHDR streamingnot statedRay tracingnot statedMaximum session lengthnot stated 5/8spec lines stated 8.9
03 Boosteroid Free planNoPaid from$7.49/moGame access modelmixedSupported devicesWindows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, browsers, Android TV, webOS TV, Samsung Tizen TV, ChromeOSMax streaming resolution4kHDR streamingnot statedRay tracingYesMaximum session lengthnot stated 6/8spec lines stated 8.5
04 Ploud Free planNoPaid fromnot statedGame access modelbyo librarySupported devicesmacOS, Windows, Linux, ChromeOS, Google TV, Android TVMax streaming resolution1080pHDR streamingYesRay tracingnot statedMaximum session lengthnot stated 5/8spec lines stated 8.2
05 CloudMoon Free planYesPaid from$4.99/moGame access modelsubscriptionSupported devicesweb, Android, iOS, tablets, Chromebooks, low-spec laptopsMax streaming resolutionnot statedHDR streamingnot statedRay tracingnot statedMaximum session lengthnot stated 4/8spec lines stated 8.2
06 PlayStation Plus Cloud Streaming Free planNoPaid from$19.99/moGame access modelmixedSupported devicesPS5, PlayStation Portal, PS4, Windows PCMax streaming resolution4kHDR streamingYesRay tracingnot statedMaximum session lengthnot stated 6/8spec lines stated 8.1
07 now.gg Free planYesPaid fromnot statedGame access modelmixedSupported devicesWindows 7+, macOS 10.11.6+, ChromeOS 76+, iPadOS 15+, iOS 15+, Android 7+, Linux desktopMax streaming resolutionnot statedHDR streamingNoRay tracingNoMaximum session lengthnot stated 5/8spec lines stated 8.0
08 Blacknut Free plannot statedPaid fromnot statedGame access modelsubscriptionSupported devicesWeb browsers, Windows, macOS, Ubuntu/Linux, Android, iOS/iPadOS, Samsung TV, LG TV, Google TV, Chromecast, Amazon Fire TV, Titan OS TV, VIDAA OS TV, VIZIO, WhaleTV, TivoMax streaming resolutionnot statedHDR streamingnot statedRay tracingnot statedMaximum session lengthnot stated 2/8spec lines stated 7.9
09 Aristeem Play Free planNoPaid fromnot statedGame access modelmixedSupported devicesPC, laptop, tablet with keyboard and mouse; Windows, macOS, Linux, Chrome OS, iOS, AndroidMax streaming resolution4kHDR streamingnot statedRay tracingnot statedMaximum session lengthnot stated 4/8spec lines stated 7.9
10 bro.game Free planNoPaid fromnot statedGame access modelbyo librarySupported devicesWindows/PC, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS/iPadOS, smart TVs, Android TV, Chromebook, Steam Deck and other supported handheldsMax streaming resolution4kHDR streamingYesRay tracingYesMaximum session length360 min/session 7/8spec lines stated 7.8
11 CloudDeck Free planNoPaid fromnot statedGame access modelbyo librarySupported devicesWindows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, TVs, laptops, handhelds, tablets and phonesMax streaming resolution1440pHDR streamingnot statedRay tracingYesMaximum session length360 min/session 6/8spec lines stated 7.8
12 TIM Cloud Gaming by AWG Free planNoPaid fromnot statedGame access modelmixedSupported devicesPC, Mac, Linux, iPhone, Android phones, tablets, Android TV and web browsersMax streaming resolutionnot statedHDR streamingnot statedRay tracingnot statedMaximum session lengthnot stated 3/8spec lines stated 7.6
13 Cloudy Pad Free planYesPaid fromnot statedGame access modelbyo librarySupported devicesWindows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Smart TV, tablet, Apple TVMax streaming resolution1440pHDR streamingnot statedRay tracingnot statedMaximum session lengthnot stated 4/8spec lines stated 7.6
14 NetEase Cloud Gaming Free planNoPaid fromnot statedGame access modelmixedSupported devicesAndroid, iOS, web/PC and TVMax streaming resolution1080pHDR streamingnot statedRay tracingnot statedMaximum session lengthnot stated 4/8spec lines stated 7.5
15 Maximum Settings Free planNoPaid fromnot statedGame access modelbyo librarySupported devicesWindows, Mac, Android, iOS, Apple TV, Chromebook, PS Vita, Wii U, LG webOS TV, Raspberry PiMax streaming resolution4kHDR streamingnot statedRay tracingYesMaximum session length240 min/session 6/8spec lines stated 7.5
16 Tencent START Free plannot statedPaid fromnot statedGame access modelmixedSupported devicesiPhone, iPad, mobile devices, tablets, computers, and TVsMax streaming resolutionnot statedHDR streamingnot statedRay tracingnot statedMaximum session lengthnot stated 2/8spec lines stated 7.4
17 ONMO+ Free planNoPaid fromnot statedGame access modelmixedSupported devicesAndroid phones/tablets, Google TV, Samsung TV (2024+), LG TV (webOS 23+), iOS Safari, Android Chrome, Windows, macOS and Linux browsersMax streaming resolutionnot statedHDR streamingnot statedRay tracingnot statedMaximum session lengthnot stated 3/8spec lines stated 7.4
18 Amazon Luna Free planNoPaid fromnot statedGame access modelsubscriptionSupported devicesPC, Mac, Chromebook, iPhone, iPad, Android, Fire TV, Fire tablets, Samsung smart TVs, LG smart TVs, Xumo Stream Box, Xfinity X1 TV BoxMax streaming resolutionnot statedHDR streamingnot statedRay tracingnot statedMaximum session lengthnot stated 3/8spec lines stated 7.3
19 Sora Stream Free planNoPaid fromnot statedGame access modelmixedSupported devicesAndroid, iOS, Windows, macOS, mobile, tablet, PC, TV, browserMax streaming resolution1080pHDR streamingnot statedRay tracingnot statedMaximum session lengthnot stated 4/8spec lines stated 7.3
20 Loudplay Free planNoPaid fromnot statedGame access modelbyo librarySupported devicesWindows, macOS, Android, Android TV via APKMax streaming resolutionnot statedHDR streamingNoRay tracingnot statedMaximum session lengthnot stated 4/8spec lines stated 7.0
21 Pleio Free planNoPaid fromnot statedGame access modelsubscriptionSupported devicesiOS and Android smartphones/tablets; Windows PC; Bbox Miami; Bbox 4K; Samsung Smart TVMax streaming resolution1080pHDR streamingnot statedRay tracingnot statedMaximum session lengthnot stated 4/8spec lines stated 6.9
22 Zolaz Cloud Gaming Free planNoPaid fromnot statedGame access modelsubscriptionSupported devicesWindows, macOS, iOS, AndroidMax streaming resolutionnot statedHDR streamingnot statedRay tracingnot statedMaximum session lengthnot stated 3/8spec lines stated 6.9
23 Nebula Cloud Gaming Free planNoPaid fromnot statedGame access modelsubscriptionSupported devicesWindows 10+, macOS 13+, Android smart TVs, tablets and smartphonesMax streaming resolutionnot statedHDR streamingnot statedRay tracingnot statedMaximum session lengthnot stated 3/8spec lines stated 6.9
24 OnePlay Free plannot statedPaid fromnot statedGame access modelbyo librarySupported devicesWindows, Mac, iOS browser, Android, Android TV, web browserMax streaming resolution1080pHDR streamingnot statedRay tracingnot statedMaximum session lengthnot stated 3/8spec lines stated 6.9
25 GameHub Free planYesPaid fromnot statedGame access modelnot statedSupported devicesnot statedMax streaming resolutionnot statedHDR streamingnot statedRay tracingnot statedMaximum session lengthnot stated 1/8spec lines stated 6.9
Compare all 25 in a table
| # | Tool | Score | Free plan | From | Free plan | Paid from | Game access model | Supported devices |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GeForce NOW | 9.3 | Free plan | $9.99/mo | Yes | $9.99/mo | mixed | Windows, macOS, ChromeOS, Linux, web browser, Android, iPhone/iPad, handhelds, SHIELD TV, select smart TVs, Android TV, Fire TV and VR headsets |
| 2 | Xbox Cloud Gaming | 8.9 | No | — | No | Free | mixed | Xbox consoles, Windows PCs, Mac, Chromebooks, handhelds, Steam Deck, Android, iPhone, iPad, smart TVs, streaming devices, Meta Quest |
| 3 | Boosteroid | 8.5 | No | €16.89/mo | No | $7.49/mo | mixed | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, browsers, Android TV, webOS TV, Samsung Tizen TV, ChromeOS |
| 4 | Ploud | 8.2 | No | €2.68/mo | No | — | byo_library | macOS, Windows, Linux, ChromeOS, Google TV, Android TV |
| 5 | CloudMoon | 8.2 | Free plan | $4.99/mo | Yes | $4.99/mo | subscription | web, Android, iOS, tablets, Chromebooks, low-spec laptops |
| 6 | PlayStation Plus Cloud Streaming | 8.1 | No | $10.99/mo | No | $19.99/mo | mixed | PS5, PlayStation Portal, PS4, Windows PC |
| 7 | now.gg | 8.0 | Free plan | $0.99/mo | Yes | — | mixed | Windows 7+, macOS 10.11.6+, ChromeOS 76+, iPadOS 15+, iOS 15+, Android 7+, Linux desktop |
| 8 | Blacknut | 7.9 | No | — | — | — | subscription | Web browsers, Windows, macOS, Ubuntu/Linux, Android, iOS/iPadOS, Samsung TV, LG TV, Google TV, Chromecast, Amazon Fire TV, Titan OS TV, VIDAA OS TV, VIZIO, WhaleTV, Tivo |
| 9 | Aristeem Play | 7.9 | No | €3.99/mo | No | — | mixed | PC, laptop, tablet with keyboard and mouse; Windows, macOS, Linux, Chrome OS, iOS, Android |
| 10 | bro.game | 7.8 | No | — | No | — | byo_library | Windows/PC, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS/iPadOS, smart TVs, Android TV, Chromebook, Steam Deck and other supported handhelds |
| 11 | CloudDeck | 7.8 | No | €19.99/mo | No | — | byo_library | Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, TVs, laptops, handhelds, tablets and phones |
| 12 | TIM Cloud Gaming by AWG | 7.6 | No | — | No | — | mixed | PC, Mac, Linux, iPhone, Android phones, tablets, Android TV and web browsers |
| 13 | Cloudy Pad | 7.6 | No | — | Yes | — | byo_library | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Smart TV, tablet, Apple TV |
| 14 | NetEase Cloud Gaming | 7.5 | No | — | No | — | mixed | Android, iOS, web/PC and TV |
| 15 | Maximum Settings | 7.5 | No | — | No | — | byo_library | Windows, Mac, Android, iOS, Apple TV, Chromebook, PS Vita, Wii U, LG webOS TV, Raspberry Pi |
| 16 | Tencent START | 7.4 | No | — | — | — | mixed | iPhone, iPad, mobile devices, tablets, computers, and TVs |
| 17 | ONMO+ | 7.4 | No | — | No | — | mixed | Android phones/tablets, Google TV, Samsung TV (2024+), LG TV (webOS 23+), iOS Safari, Android Chrome, Windows, macOS and Linux browsers |
| 18 | Amazon Luna | 7.3 | No | — | No | — | subscription | PC, Mac, Chromebook, iPhone, iPad, Android, Fire TV, Fire tablets, Samsung smart TVs, LG smart TVs, Xumo Stream Box, Xfinity X1 TV Box |
| 19 | Sora Stream | 7.3 | No | — | No | — | mixed | Android, iOS, Windows, macOS, mobile, tablet, PC, TV, browser |
| 20 | Loudplay | 7.0 | No | $4/mo | No | — | byo_library | Windows, macOS, Android, Android TV via APK |
| 21 | Pleio | 6.9 | No | €9.99/mo | No | — | subscription | iOS and Android smartphones/tablets; Windows PC; Bbox Miami; Bbox 4K; Samsung Smart TV |
| 22 | Zolaz Cloud Gaming | 6.9 | No | — | No | — | subscription | Windows, macOS, iOS, Android |
| 23 | Nebula Cloud Gaming | 6.9 | No | — | No | — | subscription | Windows 10+, macOS 13+, Android smart TVs, tablets and smartphones |
| 24 | OnePlay | 6.9 | No | — | — | — | byo_library | Windows, Mac, iOS browser, Android, Android TV, web browser |
| 25 | GameHub | 6.9 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | — | — |
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Questions about this list
Which cloud gaming service is ranked first on Specifiction?
GeForce NOW is ranked #1 of 41 with a score of 9.3. Xbox Cloud Gaming is second and Boosteroid third.
How many of these have a free plan?
4 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, now.gg has the lowest first paid tier we found: $0.99/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked on what each maker publishes, the fullest spec sheet first: how deeply the product is documented, the platforms it runs on, a free tier or trial to test it, and its standing. Paid placements never change a rank.
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