Best Cloud Gaming Services in 2026
Updated
In short: GeForce NOW is ranked #1 of 41 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Xbox Cloud Gaming and PlayStation Plus Cloud Streaming. The best-ranked option with a free plan is CloudMoon. The lowest first paid tier on this page is now.gg at $0.99/mo.
Cloud gaming services let you consider streaming games across supported devices, with different access models and service limits to weigh. Compared on free plan, game access model, HDR streaming, maximum session length, maximum streaming resolution, paid from, queue priority, ray tracing, and supported devices, the entries give you several concrete points of comparison. GeForce NOW, Xbox Cloud Gaming, and PlayStation Plus Cloud Streaming are among the services shown. Check which devices you plan to use and how the game access model fits what you want to play, then compare the streaming limits and features that matter to you.
41 cloud gaming services ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
41ranked
5free plans on this page
$0.99/molowest paid tier
4 Oct 2026last checked
Cloud gaming services, ranked on how quickly a newcomer can get going. 8 of the 25 on this page can be tried for free.
- 1 GeForce NOWPaid from $9.99/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 2 Xbox Cloud Gaming
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: yes
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 3 PlayStation Plus Cloud StreamingPaid from $10.99/mo
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: yes
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 4 CloudMoonPaid from $4.99/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 5 BoosteroidPaid from €16.89/mo
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 6 PloudPaid from €2.68/mo
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: yes
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 7 now.ggPaid from $0.99/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 8 Blacknut
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: not on record
- Runs where you work: yes
- 9 Tencent START
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 10 Cloudy Pad
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: not on record
- Runs where you work: yes
- 11 bro.game
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 12 TIM Cloud Gaming by AWG
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: not on record
- Runs where you work: yes
- 13 NetEase Cloud Gaming
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 14 CloudDeckPaid from €19.99/mo
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 15 Aristeem PlayPaid from €3.99/mo
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 16 Amazon Luna
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: not on record
- Runs where you work: yes
- 17 Maximum Settings
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 18 NVIDIA ShadowPlayFree plan
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 19 Sora Stream
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 20 ONMO+
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 21 GameHubFree plan
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 22 PleioPaid from €9.99/mo
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 23 Nebula Cloud Gaming
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 24 JioGamesPaid from ₹111/mo
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 25 Chikii
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
Compare all 25 in a table
| # | Platform | Score | Free plan | From | Free plan | Paid from | Game access model | Supported devices |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GeForce NOW | 9.1 | Free plan | $9.99/mo | Yes | $9.99/mo | mixed | Windows, macOS, ChromeOS, Linux, web browser, Android, iPhone/iPad, handhelds, SHIELD TV, select smart TVs, Android TV, Fire TV and VR headsets |
| 2 | Xbox Cloud Gaming | 8.6 | No | — | No | Free | mixed | Xbox consoles, Windows PCs, Mac, Chromebooks, handhelds, Steam Deck, Android, iPhone, iPad, smart TVs, streaming devices, Meta Quest |
| 3 | PlayStation Plus Cloud Streaming | 8.2 | No | $10.99/mo | No | $19.99/mo | mixed | PS5, PlayStation Portal, PS4, Windows PC |
| 4 | CloudMoon | 8.1 | Free plan | $4.99/mo | Yes | $4.99/mo | subscription | web, Android, iOS, tablets, Chromebooks, low-spec laptops |
| 5 | Boosteroid | 8.0 | No | €16.89/mo | No | $7.49/mo | mixed | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, browsers, Android TV, webOS TV, Samsung Tizen TV, ChromeOS |
| 6 | Ploud | 7.9 | No | €2.68/mo | No | — | byo_library | macOS, Windows, Linux, ChromeOS, Google TV, Android TV |
| 7 | now.gg | 7.7 | Free plan | $0.99/mo | Yes | — | mixed | Windows 7+, macOS 10.11.6+, ChromeOS 76+, iPadOS 15+, iOS 15+, Android 7+, Linux desktop |
| 8 | Blacknut | 7.6 | No | — | — | — | subscription | Web browsers, Windows, macOS, Ubuntu/Linux, Android, iOS/iPadOS, Samsung TV, LG TV, Google TV, Chromecast, Amazon Fire TV, Titan OS TV, VIDAA OS TV, VIZIO, WhaleTV, Tivo |
| 9 | Tencent START | 7.4 | No | — | — | — | mixed | iPhone, iPad, mobile devices, tablets, computers, and TVs |
| 10 | Cloudy Pad | 7.4 | No | — | Yes | — | byo_library | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Smart TV, tablet, Apple TV |
| 11 | bro.game | 7.4 | No | — | No | — | byo_library | Windows/PC, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS/iPadOS, smart TVs, Android TV, Chromebook, Steam Deck and other supported handhelds |
| 12 | TIM Cloud Gaming by AWG | 7.3 | No | — | No | — | mixed | PC, Mac, Linux, iPhone, Android phones, tablets, Android TV and web browsers |
| 13 | NetEase Cloud Gaming | 7.2 | No | — | No | — | mixed | Android, iOS, web/PC and TV |
| 14 | CloudDeck | 7.2 | No | €19.99/mo | No | — | byo_library | Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, TVs, laptops, handhelds, tablets and phones |
| 15 | Aristeem Play | 7.2 | No | €3.99/mo | No | — | mixed | PC, laptop, tablet with keyboard and mouse; Windows, macOS, Linux, Chrome OS, iOS, Android |
| 16 | Amazon Luna | 7.1 | No | — | No | — | subscription | PC, Mac, Chromebook, iPhone, iPad, Android, Fire TV, Fire tablets, Samsung smart TVs, LG smart TVs, Xumo Stream Box, Xfinity X1 TV Box |
| 17 | Maximum Settings | 7.1 | No | — | No | — | byo_library | Windows, Mac, Android, iOS, Apple TV, Chromebook, PS Vita, Wii U, LG webOS TV, Raspberry Pi |
| 18 | NVIDIA ShadowPlay | 7.0 | Free plan | Free | Yes | $9.99/mo | mixed | Windows, macOS, ChromeOS, Linux, web browser, Android, iPhone/iPad, handhelds, SHIELD TV, select smart TVs, Android TV, Fire TV and VR headsets |
| 19 | Sora Stream | 6.9 | No | — | No | — | mixed | Android, iOS, Windows, macOS, mobile, tablet, PC, TV, browser |
| 20 | ONMO+ | 6.9 | No | — | No | — | mixed | Android phones/tablets, Google TV, Samsung TV (2024+), LG TV (webOS 23+), iOS Safari, Android Chrome, Windows, macOS and Linux browsers |
| 21 | GameHub | 6.9 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | — | — |
| 22 | Pleio | 6.6 | No | €9.99/mo | No | — | subscription | iOS and Android smartphones/tablets; Windows PC; Bbox Miami; Bbox 4K; Samsung Smart TV |
| 23 | Nebula Cloud Gaming | 6.6 | No | — | No | — | subscription | Windows 10+, macOS 13+, Android smart TVs, tablets and smartphones |
| 24 | JioGames | 6.6 | No | ₹111/mo | Yes | — | mixed | Chrome desktop/laptop, Android phones, iOS phones, Android TV, Jio Set-Top Box |
| 25 | Chikii | 6.6 | No | — | Yes | — | mixed | Android, iPhone, iPad, Mac |
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Questions about this list
Which cloud gaming service is ranked first on The Geeks Club?
GeForce NOW is ranked #1 of 41 with a score of 9.1. Xbox Cloud Gaming is second and PlayStation Plus Cloud Streaming third.
How many of these have a free plan?
5 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, now.gg has the lowest first paid tier we found: $0.99/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked on how quickly a newcomer can get going: documentation depth, a free tier or trial, and the platforms it runs on.
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