GeForce NOW vs Synos
GeForce NOW
nvidia.comSynos
synos.ggSide by side
| Figure | GeForce NOW | Synos |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $8.33/mo | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 6 | 0 |
| Spec score · Cloud gaming services | 9.5 (#1) | 7.3 (#38) |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Game access model | mixed | The site says users can launch games shared by the community without downloads in most cases. |
| Supported devices | Mac, TV, phone, iPad, handheld, and more. | Android phones,tablets and TVs; iOS devices and Safari; MacBook; web browser |
Plans
GeForce NOW
- FreeFree
- Performance$9.99 a month
- Performance$99.99 a year
- Ultimate$19.99 a month
- Ultimate$199.99 a year
- GeForce NOW Day PassPrice not published
In their own words
GeForce NOW
GeForce NOW streams PC games from the cloud to supported devices. Users connect supported game stores and subscriptions to stream games they already own; listed stores include Steam, Epic, GOG, PC Game Pass and Ubisoft Connect. More than 4,500 PC games are available to stream, and cloud downloads and updates let play start without waiting for those tasks on the device. Supported devices include Windows, macOS, ChromeOS, Linux, web browsers, Android, iPhone and iPad, handhelds, SHIELD TV, select smart TVs, Android TV, Fire TV and VR headsets. The free plan provides ad-supported access with basic cloud gaming rigs. Performance costs $9.99 a month and includes 100 hours of monthly playtime, up to 1440p and 60 FPS. Ultimate costs $19.99 a month and includes 100 hours, up to 5K and 120 FPS. Premium members can jump to the front of the queue. Ultimate also lists up to 360 FPS in demanding games and up to 90 FPS streaming to Steam Deck through its native client. Performance and Ultimate include Install-to-Play, which adds more than 2,000 games.