Broming vs Cloudy Pad
Broming
broming.inCloudy Pad
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| Figure | Broming | Cloudy Pad |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | Yes |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 2 | 2 |
| Spec score · Cloud gaming services | 8.5 (#15) | 8.9 (#6) |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Game access model | byo_library | byo_library |
| Requirements | The terms recommend a stable internet connection of 30 Mbps or more and a ping under 20 ms for a seamless experience. | The self-deployment guide requires a Moonlight client, a server with an NVIDIA GPU or supported cloud provider, Docker, and a stable internet connection with at least 20 Mbps download speed. |
| Support | The site lists [email protected] for help and invites users to submit feedback, ideas, or partnership requests through its contact page. | The maker directs users to Discord for questions and GitHub issues for bug reports. |
| Supported devices | Android,iOS,Smart TV,Windows PC,web browser | The homepage lists macOS, iOS, Apple TV, Windows, Linux, SmartTV, Android and tablets as supported client systems. |
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In their own words
Broming
Broming is a cloud gaming platform that lets users play PC games without downloading or installing them on their device. Players connect Steam or Epic Games accounts and use games they already own. The homepage lists Android, iOS, Smart TV, Windows PC and web browser access, although the app page marks Android, iOS and Windows apps as coming soon. Broming recommends a stable connection of at least 30 Mbps, 5 GHz Wi-Fi or Ethernet, and ping under 20 ms. It is operated by Bros Games Private Limited. The privacy policy describes collection of account, device, usage and applicable support information. Subscriptions are nonrefundable except possible consideration for unforeseen server-side downtime.
Cloudy Pad
Cloudy Pad lets users deploy a cloud gaming instance on their own server, machine, or cloud provider and play games from their own library. It can be self-deployed, including directly on a server via SSH, or used through Cloudy Pad App, a web platform for deploying a gaming instance. Listed launchers include Steam, Epic, GOG, Heroic, and Lutris; listed providers include AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform, Scaleway, and Paperspace. Cloudy Pad can deploy a Sunshine or Wolf streaming server for use with the Moonlight client, with streaming up to 1440p. Its documentation describes hourly billing without a subscription, automated cost alerts, and Spot instances that can be up to 90% cheaper. The self-deployment guide requires Docker, a Moonlight client, an NVIDIA GPU or supported cloud provider, and a stable internet connection with at least 20 Mbps download speed. Steam use requires Proton, and compatibility can be checked on ProtonDB. Cloudy Pad is free and open source, though cloud provider usage may incur charges. The maker describes the project as experimental and says breaking changes may occur.