Blacknut vs Boosteroid
Blacknut
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Boosteroid
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| Figure | Blacknut | Boosteroid |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | €16.89/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 9 | 5 |
| Spec score · Cloud gaming services | 8.9 (#5) | 8.9 (#4) |
| Founded | 2016 | 2016 |
| Game access model | subscription | Users launch games they already own |
| Game catalog | The service advertises more than 1,000 games, with titles varying by country. | The service provides access to hundreds of titles from popular platforms |
| Headquarters | Rennes, France | Austin, Texas, United States |
| Platforms | The homepage lists web app, macOS, Android, Windows, and Linux, along with mobile and Smart TV device support. | Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android, ChromeOS, and smart TVs |
| Support | Blacknut provides FAQ categories for setup, subscriptions, saves, parental controls, account management, and technical assistance, and offers a contact form for help. | Online chat support is available 24/4 with responses in 1-2 minutes |
| Supported devices | 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 | Windows,macOS,Linux,iOS,Android,browsers,Android TV,webOS TV,Samsung Tizen TV,ChromeOS |
| TV support | Listed TV and media platforms include Samsung Gaming Hub, LG webOS 22–6.0, Google TV, Android TV, Amazon Fire TV, VIDAA and Titan OS. | Android TV, webOS, Samsung, and LG application support is stated |
Plans
Blacknut
- Focus Entertainment$9.99 a month
- Focus Entertainment Pass€9.99 a month
- SNK$9.99 a month
- SNK Pass€9.99 a month
- Ubisoft+ Classics€14.99 a month
- Ubisoft+ Premium€24.99 a month
- Blacknut Cloud Gaming via HKT/csl49 HKD a month
- Annual subscription€89.94, paid once
- Annual subscription with 1 free Ubisoft game$95.94, paid once
Boosteroid
- Ultra€16.89 a month
- Ultra Pro€74.89 a month
- PopularPrice not published
- UltimatePrice not published
- Ultra + WOT bundlePriced on request
In their own words
Boosteroid
Boosteroid is a cloud gaming service that runs games on remote gaming rigs and streams gameplay to users. Players launch games they already own, with access to hundreds of titles from popular platforms. Supported devices include Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, browsers, ChromeOS and smart TVs including Android TV, webOS and Samsung Tizen TV. Streaming can reach 4K resolution, and ray tracing is listed as supported. Gaming sessions have no time limits, and users can switch devices and continue playing. Gameplay can also be streamed to YouTube. Boosteroid says it does not share user data and lists no ads or lock-in contract. Online chat support is available 24/4, with responses stated as taking 1-2 minutes. There is no free plan listed. The Ultimate plan is billed €89.89 per year, equivalent to €7.49 per month; the Ultra plan costs €16.89 a month.