Blacknut vs Maximum Settings
Blacknut
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| Figure | Blacknut | Maximum Settings |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 9 | 8 |
| Spec score · Cloud gaming services | 8.9 (#5) | 8.7 (#10) |
| Game access model | subscription | byo_library |
| Headquarters | Rennes, France | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Support | Blacknut provides FAQ categories for setup, subscriptions, saves, parental controls, account management, and technical assistance, and offers a contact form for help. | The support center offers an AI assistant advertised as available 24/7 and links to support tickets. |
| 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,Mac,Android,iOS,Apple TV,Chromebook,PS Vita,Wii U,LG webOS TV,Raspberry Pi |
| What it does | Blacknut streams a curated library of PC and console games from the cloud through a subscription, without requiring local game downloads. | Maximum Settings provides a cloud gaming PC that streams games and programs to users’ devices. |
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
Maximum Settings
- AMD RX 580Price not published
- Nvidia GTX 1080Price not published
- AMD RX 6800XT / 6700 / 5700XTPrice not published
- AMD RX 7900XTXC$29.95 a month
- AMD 6800XT / 6700 / Ryzen 5800xPrice not published
- AMD 7900XTX / Ryzen 7800X3DPrice not published
- AMD RX 580 / Ryzen 1400Price not published
- Nvidia GTX 1080 / Ryzen 1700Price not published
In their own words
Maximum Settings
Maximum Settings provides a cloud gaming PC that streams games and programs to users’ devices. Customers can install games they own or buy games through stores including Steam, GOG, Itch, and Epic Games Store, and personalize software on the cloud PC. The maker says CPU, GPU, RAM, and motherboard resources are not shared with other customers while they are logged in. Streaming is advertised up to 120 FPS and 4K on compatible devices and screens, with ray tracing support. Listed platforms include Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, web, and Windows; supported devices also include Apple TV, Chromebook, PS Vita, Wii U, LG webOS TV, and Raspberry Pi. The Maximizer Client is available for Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android. Packages vary in daily usage allowances and storage; the AMD RX 7900XTX package costs C$29.95 a month and includes eight hours of daily usage, 750GB SSD storage, and 4TB mechanical storage. A trial is limited to the United States and Canada and requires a physical address and valid phone number. Maximum Settings recommends at least 10 Mbps download speed and a stable connection.