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Comparison

Cloud gaming services, side by side

Same metrics, same methodology, every service. Latency measured on a wired 100 Mbps connection, server region auto-selected.

Cheapest
GeForce Now
Free tier
Lowest latency
GeForce Now
28 ms
Largest library
GeForce Now
2,000+ titles
Metric
GeForce Now
NVIDIA
Xbox Cloud Gaming
Microsoft
PlayStation Plus Premium
Sony
Boosteroid
Boosteroid
Amazon Luna
Amazon
Starting priceFree tier$16.99/mo$17.99/mo$7.99/mo$9.99/mo
Max resolution4K1080p4K1080p1080p
Max framerate240 fps60 fps60 fps60 fps60 fps
Avg latency28 ms42 ms48 ms38 ms45 ms
Library size2,000+400+800+900+250+
Library typeBring-your-ownSubscription catalogSubscription catalogBring-your-ownCurated catalog
Platforms
WindowsmacOSAndroidiOS (web)+2
WindowsXboxBrowserAndroid+2
PS5PS4Windows
BrowserAndroidSmart TVsChromebook+1
BrowserFire TVAndroidiOS (web)+2
Best forEnthusiasts who already own a big PC libraryPlayers who want a Netflix-style 'just press play' libraryPlayStation owners and retro fansChromebook and Raspberry Pi owners on a budgetCasual players with Amazon Prime
Our rating
4.6
4.3
3.9
4.0
3.7

Pros & cons

GeForce Now
Pros
  • +Bring your own Steam, Epic, Xbox PC and Ubisoft libraries
  • +Top-tier 4K 120 / 1080p 240 streaming on Ultimate
  • +Lowest measured latency in the category
Cons
  • Not every game on your storefront is supported
  • Ultimate tier is on the pricey side
  • Session time limits even on paid tiers
Xbox Cloud Gaming
Pros
  • +Massive library bundled with the subscription
  • +Day-one access to first-party titles
  • +Works on phones, tablets, and Samsung TVs natively
Cons
  • Capped at 1080p / 60
  • No bring-your-own-library option
  • Latency a notch higher than GeForce Now
PlayStation Plus Premium
Pros
  • +Only way to stream PS5 first-party titles
  • +Catalog spans four console generations
  • +4K supported on a growing list of PS5 titles
Cons
  • Not available on mobile or smart TVs
  • PC app feels rough around the edges
  • Latency on the higher end
Boosteroid
Pros
  • +Cheapest paid tier in the category
  • +Bring your own Steam/Epic accounts
  • +Runs in any modern browser, even on a Chromebook
Cons
  • Capped at 1080p / 60
  • Smaller supported game list than GeForce Now
  • No free tier
Amazon Luna
Pros
  • +Free games for Prime members
  • +Excellent on Fire TV hardware
  • +Channel model lets you mix and match catalogs
Cons
  • Smallest core library
  • Availability varies by region
  • 1080p / 60 ceiling

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