Head-to-head
Amazon Luna vs GeForce Now
Channel-based streaming bundled with Prime versus rtx-powered streaming with your existing libraries. Same metrics, same methodology — see which one fits how you actually play.
Amazon Luna
Amazon
3.7
Luna is the easiest way to dip your toes into cloud gaming for free, especially on a Fire TV. The 'channels' approach is interesting but the core paid catalog is the smallest of the bunch.
GeForce Now
WinnerNVIDIA
4.6
GeForce Now is the closest thing to having a high-end gaming PC streamed to whatever screen you happen to be near. Because it streams games you already own, you avoid the lock-in of a curated catalog — but you also depend on NVIDIA negotiating with each publisher for support.
Side-by-side
| Metric | Amazon Luna | GeForce Now |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $9.99/mo | Free tier |
| Max resolution | 1080p | 4K |
| Max framerate | 60 fps | 240 fps |
| Avg latency | 45 ms | 28 ms |
| Library size | 250+ | 2,000+ |
| Library type | Curated catalog | Bring-your-own |
| Platforms | 6 supported | 6 supported |
| Our rating | 3.7 | 4.6 |
Pros & cons
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
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
- +Available on almost every device with a browser
Cons
- −Not every game on your storefront is supported
- −Ultimate tier is on the pricey side
- −Session time limits even on paid tiers