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Boosteroid

Boosteroid review

Browser-first cloud gaming, no client required

Tested on a 100 Mbps wired connection · methodology

By Alex Tan
Reviewed
Rating
4.0
From
$7.99/mo
Max quality
1080p/60
Latency
38 ms

Overview

Boosteroid is the value pick. The streaming infrastructure is solid for 1080p / 60, the supported game list keeps growing, and the 'just open a browser tab' experience is genuinely friction-free.

Plans & pricing

Monthly

$7.99/mo
1080p · 60fps
  • Unlimited session length
  • Browser-only
  • Bring-your-own library

Quarterly

$6.66/mo
1080p · 60fps
  • Billed every 3 months
  • Same features as Monthly

What's good

  • +Cheapest paid tier in the category
  • +Bring your own Steam/Epic accounts
  • +Runs in any modern browser, even on a Chromebook

What's not

  • Capped at 1080p / 60
  • Smaller supported game list than GeForce Now
  • No free tier

Latency under load

80 samples from our reference network. Lower = better.

Mean
38 ms
19ms40ms61msmean 38mssample 1sample 80

Platforms

BrowserAndroidSmart TVsChromebookRaspberry Pi

Library

900+

Bring-your-own

Best for: Chromebook and Raspberry Pi owners on a budget.

Notable games on Boosteroid

See all 22 supported games →

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What readers say

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  • lisa-93Apr 12, 2026
    ★★★★

    Browser-only is the killer feature. Works on my school Chromebook. Can't believe this is real.

Frequently asked questions

Do I bring my own games to Boosteroid?

Yes. Boosteroid streams games you already own on Steam, Epic, Ubisoft Connect, EA, GOG, Wargaming, Riot and Battle.net. There is no included catalog.

Is there a Boosteroid client to install?

No, that's the appeal. Boosteroid runs entirely in a modern browser tab — no client, no plugin, just a URL. There is also a thin Android wrapper available.

Why is Boosteroid cheaper than competitors?

Boosteroid runs at 1080p/60 only — no 4K, no high refresh rates. The hardware per session is also less expensive to provision than GeForce Now Ultimate's RTX 4080 rigs.

Does Boosteroid have a free tier?

No. Boosteroid is paid-only. The cheapest path is the Quarterly plan, which works out to about $6.66/month.

How is Boosteroid's coverage in Europe?

Excellent. Boosteroid is European in origin and has unusually good coverage in Eastern Europe and the Nordics, including a Stockholm data centre opened in April 2026.

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