Cloud gaming services
Alternatives to Xbox Cloud Gaming
Xbox Cloud Gaming brings cloud streaming into Game Pass, with more than two thirds of that library enabled for streaming and some owned games outside Game Pass available too. It supports Xbox consoles, Windows PCs, Macs, Chromebooks, handhelds, Steam Deck, phones, tablets, smart TVs, streaming devices, and Meta Quest. Progress syncs across platforms, compatible games can use controllers, touch, mouse, or keyboard, and streaming reaches 1440p. Mobile access uses a browser, Xbox recommends at least 20 Mbps, and Premium subscribers receive queue priority.
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GeForce NOW It suits players who want to stream PC games they already own through supported stores or subscriptions on a range of devices.
From $8.33/mo Free plan Web · Windows · macOS · Linux9.5 Visit Specs - 02
PlayStation Plus Cloud Streaming It suits PlayStation Plus Premium members who want to stream select games without downloads or console storage use.
From $10.99/mo Free trial Windows8.9 Visit Specs - 03
Boosteroid Boosteroid suits players who own supported games and want to stream them across computers, mobile devices, browsers or smart TVs.
From €16.89/mo Windows · macOS · Linux · iOS8.9 Visit Specs - 04
Blacknut Web · Windows · macOS · Linux8.9 Visit Specs - 05 Cloudy Pad
Cloudy Pad suits people who want to stream games from their own library using their own hardware or a cloud provider.
Free plan Open source Web · Windows · macOS · Linux8.9 Visit Specs - 06 Amazon Luna
Luna suits people who want cloud-streamed games on supported computers, mobile devices or TVs.
From $9.99/mo Free plan Web · Windows · macOS · iOS8.8 Visit Specs - 07
Aristeem Play Aristeem Play suits people with supported PC games who want browser-based cloud streaming and have a compatible device, browser and connection.
From €3.99/mo Web · Windows · macOS · Linux8.7 Visit Specs - 08 Sora Stream
It suits players wanting streamed game access across computers, mobile devices, tablets or TVs without downloads or a console.
Free trial Web · Windows · macOS · iOS8.7 Visit Specs - 09 Maximum Settings
Maximum Settings suits people who want a cloud PC for games and programs across its listed devices.
Free trial Web · Windows · macOS · Linux8.7 Visit Specs - 10
NetEase Cloud Gaming It suits players who want to access mobile or PC games across supported devices without local game installation.
Free trial Web · Windows · iOS · Android8.6 Visit Specs - 11 CloudDeck From €19.99/mo Windows · macOS · Linux · iOS8.6 Visit Specs
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Ploud Ploud is for people who own PlayStation games and want to stream them from a dedicated console.
From €2.68/mo Free trial Web · Windows · macOS · Linux8.6 Visit Specs - 13 CloudMoon
CloudMoon may suit people who want to stream mobile games on web, phones, tablets, Chromebooks, or low-spec laptops.
From $4.99/mo Free plan Web · macOS · iOS · Android8.5 Visit Specs - 14
Broming It suits players who want cloud access to PC games they already own through Steam or Epic.
Free plan Web · Windows · iOS · Android8.5 Visit Specs - 15 now.gg
It suits players with supported devices and a stable connection who want streamed Android games without local installation.
From $0.99/mo Free plan Web · Windows · macOS · Linux8.5 Visit Specs - 16 Zolaz Cloud Gaming Free trial Web · Windows · macOS · Linux8.4 Visit Specs
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Pleio From €9.99/mo Free trial Windows · iOS · Android8.3 Visit Specs - 18 TIM Cloud Gaming by AWG
It may suit players and families who want to stream games across the listed devices rather than use a gaming PC or console.
Web · macOS · Linux · iOS8.1 Visit Specs - 19
OnePlay Web · Windows · macOS · iOS8.0 Visit Specs - 20 JoyArk Cloud Gaming From $10.99/mo iOS · Android8.0 Visit Specs
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ONMO+ Web · Windows · macOS · Linux7.9 Visit Specs - 22
Tencent START Tencent START may suit players who want to access supported games across listed mobile, computer, and TV devices without downloading them.
Web · iOS7.8 Visit Specs - 23 JioGames From ₹111/mo Web · iOS · Android7.8 Visit Specs
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Loudplay From $4/mo Windows · macOS · Android7.8 Visit Specs - 25
PlayAny From $3.33/mo Free plan macOS · iOS7.8 Visit Specs - 26
Antstream Arcade It suits players looking for streamed access to retro games across supported devices, with challenges, tournaments, and leaderboards.
Web · Windows · macOS · Linux7.8 Visit Specs - 27 GameQoo Free trial Web · Windows · macOS · Android7.7 Visit Specs
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AirConsole Free plan Web · iOS · Android7.7 Visit Specs - 29 Tianyi Cloud Game Web · macOS · iOS · Android7.6 Visit Specs
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GameHub suits players who want PC emulation, cloud gaming, and streaming in one platform, including users who want to connect Steam or Epic accounts.
Free plan macOS · iOS · Android7.6 Visit Specs
Choosing instead of Xbox Cloud Gaming
Alternatives make sense when Xbox’s subscription structure or coverage does not fit. Essential allows five cloud hours monthly, Premium ten, and Ultimate fifteen; listed monthly prices reach $22.99, and subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled. The catalog is mixed rather than purely yours, while mobile play relies on browser access. When switching, weigh whether you need a free tier, higher resolution, HDR or ray tracing, your own PC library, a fixed catalog, self-managed infrastructure, household profiles, unlimited sessions, or a private cloud computer. Device support, input requirements, connection thresholds, and whether games come from a subscription or your own collection should guide the choice.
Xbox Cloud Gaming, head to head
- Xbox Cloud Gaming vs GeForce NOW
- Xbox Cloud Gaming vs PlayStation Plus Cloud Streaming
- Xbox Cloud Gaming vs Boosteroid
- Xbox Cloud Gaming vs Blacknut
- Xbox Cloud Gaming vs Cloudy Pad
- Xbox Cloud Gaming vs Amazon Luna
- Xbox Cloud Gaming vs Aristeem Play
- Xbox Cloud Gaming vs Sora Stream
- Xbox Cloud Gaming vs Maximum Settings
- Xbox Cloud Gaming vs NetEase Cloud Gaming
- Xbox Cloud Gaming vs CloudDeck
- Xbox Cloud Gaming vs Ploud