Best Cloud Gaming Services in 2026
Updated
In short: GeForce NOW is ranked #1 of 41 as of 3 October 2026, ahead of Cloudy Pad and Xbox Cloud Gaming. 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.
Choosing a cloud gaming service depends on how you plan to play and what trade-offs matter to you. Compared on free plan, game access model, HDR streaming, maximum session length, maximum streaming resolution, starting price, queue priority, ray tracing and supported devices, the options span services such as GeForce NOW, Cloudy Pad and Xbox Cloud Gaming. Consider which devices you want to use, whether a free plan or queue priority matters, and what resolution and session length fit your play. Boosteroid, CloudMoon and Blacknut are also among the services included.
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
3 Oct 2026last checked
#1 GeForce NOW Top pick · 9.4 Free plan · $9.99/mo
#2 Cloudy Pad Runner-up · 8.5 
#3 Xbox Cloud Gaming Also great · 8.3 - Free plan AndroidiOSLinuxmacOSWebWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Paid from
- $9.99/mo
- Game access model
- mixed
- Supported devices
- Windows, macOS, ChromeOS, Linux, web browser, Android, iPhone/iPad, handhelds, SHIELD TV, select smart TVs, Android TV, Fire TV and VR headsets
- Max streaming resolution
- 4k
- HDR streaming
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedPriceFree planPlatforms$9.99/mofirst paid tier About GeForce NOWVisit site - AndroidiOSLinuxmacOSWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Game access model
- byo_library
- Supported devices
- Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Smart TV, tablet, Apple TV
- Max streaming resolution
- 1440p
RecognisedDocumentedPriceFree planPlatforms - Free trial AndroidiOSmacOSWebWindows
- Free plan
- No
- Paid from
- Free
- Game access model
- mixed
- Supported devices
- Xbox consoles, Windows PCs, Mac, Chromebooks, handhelds, Steam Deck, Android, iPhone, iPad, smart TVs, streaming devices, Meta Quest
- Max streaming resolution
- 1440p
RecognisedDocumentedPriceFree planPlatforms - Free plan AndroidiOSmacOSWeb
- Free plan
- Yes
- Paid from
- $4.99/mo
- Game access model
- subscription
- Supported devices
- web, Android, iOS, tablets, Chromebooks, low-spec laptops
RecognisedDocumentedPriceFree planPlatforms$4.99/mofirst paid tier About CloudMoonVisit site - Free plan AndroidiOSLinuxmacOSWebWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Game access model
- mixed
- Supported devices
- Windows 7+, macOS 10.11.6+, ChromeOS 76+, iPadOS 15+, iOS 15+, Android 7+, Linux desktop
- HDR streaming
- No
RecognisedDocumentedPriceFree planPlatforms$0.99/mofirst paid tier About now.ggVisit site - AndroidiOSLinuxmacOSWindows
- Free plan
- No
- Paid from
- $7.49/mo
- Game access model
- mixed
- Supported devices
- Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, browsers, Android TV, webOS TV, Samsung Tizen TV, ChromeOS
- Max streaming resolution
- 4k
RecognisedDocumentedPriceFree planPlatforms€16.89/mofirst paid tier About BoosteroidVisit site - AndroidiOSLinuxmacOSWebWindows
- Game access model
- subscription
- Supported devices
- 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
RecognisedDocumentedPriceFree planPlatforms - Free trial AndroidLinuxmacOSWebWindows
- Free plan
- No
- Game access model
- byo_library
- Supported devices
- macOS, Windows, Linux, ChromeOS, Google TV, Android TV
- Max streaming resolution
- 1080p
- HDR streaming
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedPriceFree planPlatforms€2.68/mofirst paid tier About PloudVisit site - Free trial Windows
- Free plan
- No
- Paid from
- $19.99/mo
- Game access model
- mixed
- Supported devices
- PS5, PlayStation Portal, PS4, Windows PC
- Max streaming resolution
- 4k
- HDR streaming
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedPriceFree planPlatforms$10.99/mofirst paid tier About PlayStation Plus Cloud StreamingVisit site - AndroidiOSLinuxmacOSWeb
- Free plan
- No
- Game access model
- mixed
- Supported devices
- PC, Mac, Linux, iPhone, Android phones, tablets, Android TV and web browsers
RecognisedDocumentedPriceFree planPlatforms - AndroidiOSLinuxmacOSWindows
- Free plan
- No
- Game access model
- mixed
- Supported devices
- PC, laptop, tablet with keyboard and mouse; Windows, macOS, Linux, Chrome OS, iOS, Android
- Max streaming resolution
- 4k
RecognisedDocumentedPriceFree planPlatforms€3.99/mofirst paid tier About Aristeem PlayVisit site - iOS
- Game access model
- mixed
- Supported devices
- iPhone, iPad, mobile devices, tablets, computers, and TVs
RecognisedDocumentedPriceFree planPlatforms - AndroidiOSLinuxmacOSWindows
- Free plan
- No
- Game access model
- byo_library
- Supported devices
- Windows/PC, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS/iPadOS, smart TVs, Android TV, Chromebook, Steam Deck and other supported handhelds
- Max streaming resolution
- 4k
- HDR streaming
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedPriceFree planPlatforms - AndroidiOSWebWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Game access model
- byo_library
- Supported devices
- Android, iOS, Smart TV, Windows PC, web browser
RecognisedDocumentedPriceFree planPlatforms - AndroidiOSmacOS
- Free plan
- Yes
- Game access model
- mixed
- Supported devices
- Android, iPhone, iPad, Mac
RecognisedDocumentedPriceFree planPlatforms - AndroidiOSWeb
- Free plan
- No
- Game access model
- mixed
- Supported devices
- Android, iOS, web/PC and TV
- Max streaming resolution
- 1080p
RecognisedDocumentedPriceFree planPlatforms - AndroidiOSLinuxmacOSWindows
- Free plan
- No
- Game access model
- byo_library
- Supported devices
- Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, TVs, laptops, handhelds, tablets and phones
- Max streaming resolution
- 1440p
RecognisedDocumentedPriceFree planPlatforms€19.99/mofirst paid tier About CloudDeckVisit site - AndroidiOSmacOS
- Free plan
- No
- Game access model
- subscription
- Supported devices
- PC, Mac, Chromebook, iPhone, iPad, Android, Fire TV, Fire tablets, Samsung smart TVs, LG smart TVs, Xumo Stream Box, Xfinity X1 TV Box
RecognisedDocumentedPriceFree planPlatforms - AndroidiOSmacOSWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Game access model
- mixed
- Supported devices
- Windows PC, macOS, Android phones, iOS devices, some smart TVs and TV boxes
- HDR streaming
- No
RecognisedDocumentedPriceFree planPlatforms - AndroidiOSmacOSWindows
- Free plan
- No
- Game access model
- mixed
- Supported devices
- Android, iOS, Windows, macOS, mobile, tablet, PC, TV, browser
- Max streaming resolution
- 1080p
RecognisedDocumentedPriceFree planPlatforms - AndroidiOSLinuxmacOSWindows
- Free plan
- No
- Game access model
- mixed
- Supported devices
- Android phones/tablets, Google TV, Samsung TV (2024+), LG TV (webOS 23+), iOS Safari, Android Chrome, Windows, macOS and Linux browsers
RecognisedDocumentedPriceFree planPlatforms - Free plan Windows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Paid from
- $9.99/mo
- Game access model
- mixed
- Supported devices
- Windows, macOS, ChromeOS, Linux, web browser, Android, iPhone/iPad, handhelds, SHIELD TV, select smart TVs, Android TV, Fire TV and VR headsets
- Max streaming resolution
- 4k
- HDR streaming
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedPriceFree planPlatforms - Free plan AndroidiOSmacOS
- Free plan
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedPriceFree planPlatforms - AndroidiOSmacOSWindows
- Free plan
- No
- Game access model
- byo_library
- Supported devices
- Windows, Mac, Android, iOS, Apple TV, Chromebook, PS Vita, Wii U, LG webOS TV, Raspberry Pi
- Max streaming resolution
- 4k
RecognisedDocumentedPriceFree planPlatforms - AndroidiOSWindows
- Free plan
- No
- Game access model
- subscription
- Supported devices
- iOS and Android smartphones/tablets; Windows PC; Bbox Miami; Bbox 4K; Samsung Smart TV
- Max streaming resolution
- 1080p
RecognisedDocumentedPriceFree planPlatforms€9.99/mofirst paid tier About PleioVisit site
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Questions about this list
Which cloud gaming service is ranked first on VGSources?
GeForce NOW is ranked #1 of 41 with a score of 9.4. Cloudy Pad is second and Xbox Cloud Gaming 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 what each host or developer publishes: price of the first paid plan, a free tier or trial, supported platforms and the depth of its public documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.