Maximum Settings vs PlayAny
Maximum Settings
maximumsettings.com
PlayAny
playany.netSide by side
| Figure | Maximum Settings | PlayAny |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | $3.33/mo |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 8 | 6 |
| Spec score · Cloud gaming services | 8.7 (#10) | 7.8 (#26) |
| Data retention | The FAQ says files are saved after logout, but the system image is deleted after 60 days of inactivity. | The policy says save state is deleted on request or 12 months after the last session, while connection and quality logs are kept for 30 days before aggregation. |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Game access model | byo_library | byo_library |
| Maximum session length | 240 | 60 |
| Support | The support center offers an AI assistant advertised as available 24/7 and links to support tickets. | The App Store listing directs support requests to [email protected]. |
| Supported devices | Windows,Mac,Android,iOS,Apple TV,Chromebook,PS Vita,Wii U,LG webOS TV,Raspberry Pi | iPhone; Mac with Apple M1 or later; Apple Vision |
| What it does | Maximum Settings provides a cloud gaming PC that streams games and programs to users’ devices. | PlayAny streams games you already own to your iPhone through cloud gaming. |
Plans
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
PlayAny
- Play PassFree
- 60 Minutes$2.99, paid once
- 120 Minutes$4.99, paid once
- 300 Minutes$6.99, paid once
- Lifetime Pass$29.99, paid once
- Yearly Pass$39.99 a year
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.