Shadow PC
Paris, France
What it is
Shadow PC streams a Windows PC hosted in data centers to a user's device. Access is available through Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, web, and Windows, with persistent sessions. Users can install games and mods from Steam, Epic, Battle.net, and Nexus Mods, though some games may not be compatible. Shadow also describes its RTX-powered PCs as suitable for creative software, CUDA and RTX workflows, and local AI models. Streaming supports multiple monitors and ultrawide displays, with monitor limits varying by plan. Plans differ in monthly hours, session lengths, display limits, and storage: listed options include 256 GB and 512 GB SSDs, and some plans include 28 GB RAM and 20 GB VRAM. Prices start at $29.99/mo, and there is no free plan. Shadow recommends at least 15 Mb/s download and 5 Mb/s upload speeds. It does not back up Shadow PC data, so users should back up files before changing offers. Shadow was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Paris, France.
For and against
For
- Streams to Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, web, and Windows.
- Supports persistent sessions and multiple monitors.
- Plans include SSD storage, with some offering 28 GB RAM and 20 GB VRAM.
- Supports installing games and mods from named services.
Against
- No free plan is listed.
- Some games may not be compatible.
- Shadow does not back up PC data.
- Recommends at least 15 Mb/s download and 5 Mb/s upload.
The verdict
Shadow PC combines streamed Windows access with options for gaming, creative work, and local AI models. Review plan limits, connection guidance, game compatibility, and backup responsibility before choosing an offer.
Who it suits
Shadow PC may suit people who want to stream a Windows PC to devices across desktop, mobile, and web platforms. The listed creative and AI workloads may also interest users who need those capabilities.
Plans and prices
Neo Lite
120 hours/month · sessions up to 4h · 1440p · 256 GB SSD
Read 29 Sep 2026 · shadow.tech
Neo
210 hours/month · sessions up to 6h · up to 5K/240 Hz · 512 GB SSD
Read 29 Sep 2026 · shadow.tech
Power Lite
120 hours/month · sessions up to 4h · 1440p · 28 GB RAM
Read 29 Sep 2026 · shadow.tech
Neo Pro
210 hours/month · sessions up to 8h · up to 5K/240 Hz · team management suite
Read 29 Sep 2026 · shadow.tech
Power
210 hours/month · sessions up to 6h · up to 5K/240 Hz · 28 GB RAM
Read 29 Sep 2026 · shadow.tech
Power Pro
210 hours/month · sessions up to 8h · up to 5K/240 Hz · 28 GB RAM
Read 29 Sep 2026 · shadow.tech
On the record
- AI and creative work
- Shadow says its RTX-powered PCs can run creative software, CUDA/RTX workflows, and local AI models.shadow.tech · read 29 Sep 2026
- Company history
- Shadow says its company was created in 2015 and its original product launched in France in 2016.shadow.tech · read 29 Sep 2026
- Datacenter security
- Shadow says its PC is hosted in a Tier 3+ data center managed by an ISO 27001 certified company.shadow.tech · read 29 Sep 2026
- Data storage
- Shadow says it does not back up Shadow PC data, so users should back up their data before changing offers.support.shadow.tech · read 29 Sep 2026
- Gaming
- Shadow says users can install games and mods from Steam, Epic, Battle.net, and other libraries, though some games may be incompatible.shadow.tech · read 29 Sep 2026
- Integrations
- The maker lists Steam, Epic, Battle.net, and Nexus Mods as sources for games and mods users can install.shadow.tech · read 29 Sep 2026
- Notable limits
- Shadow recommends at least 15 Mb/s download and 5 Mb/s upload speeds, and warns that some games may not be compatible.support.shadow.tech · read 29 Sep 2026
- Product
- Shadow PC streams a high-performance Windows PC from data centers to a user's device.support.shadow.tech · read 29 Sep 2026
- Pro use
- Pro plans include priority access, longer sessions, faster support response, and user and subscription management.shadow.tech · read 29 Sep 2026
- Security
- Shadow says account protections include IP address filtering, proprietary protocols, and other security methods.support.shadow.tech · read 29 Sep 2026
- Streaming features
- The service supports multiple monitors and ultrawide displays, with plan limits of one, two, or three monitors.shadow.tech · read 29 Sep 2026
