Best Cloud Gaming Services in 2026
Updated
In short: GeForce NOW is ranked #1 of 25 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of CloudMoon and Boosteroid. The best-ranked option with a free plan is CloudMoon. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Ploud at €2.68/mo.
Playing games through a cloud service means weighing access, streaming limits, and the devices you plan to use. Compared on free plan, game access model, HDR streaming, maximum session length, maximum streaming resolution, paid from, queue priority, ray tracing, and supported devices, these services offer several dimensions to consider. GeForce NOW, Xbox Cloud Gaming, and Boosteroid are among the options covered. Check whether each access model suits the games you want to play, then weigh resolution, session limits, and device support alongside pricing and the availability of a free plan.
25 cloud gaming services ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
25ranked
2free plans on this page
€2.68/molowest paid tier
4 Oct 2026last checked
Recognised 40% · Phone app 26% · Documented 20% · Free plan 14% of the score
- 1 GeForce NOW iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.7$9.99/mo Game access model: mixedSupported devices: Windows, macOS, ChromeOS, Linux, web browser, Android, iPhone/iPad, handhelds, SHIELD TV, select smart TVs, Android TV, Fire TV and VR headsetsMax streaming resolution: 4k
- 2 CloudMoon iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.9$4.99/mo Game access model: subscriptionSupported devices: web, Android, iOS, tablets, Chromebooks, low-spec laptops
- 3 Boosteroid iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.8€16.89/mo Game access model: mixedSupported devices: Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, browsers, Android TV, webOS TV, Samsung Tizen TV, ChromeOSMax streaming resolution: 4k
- 4 Xbox Cloud Gaming iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.7 Game access model: mixedSupported devices: Xbox consoles, Windows PCs, Mac, Chromebooks, handhelds, Steam Deck, Android, iPhone, iPad, smart TVs, streaming devices, Meta QuestMax streaming resolution: 1440p
- 5 Cloudy Pad iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.4 Game access model: byo_librarySupported devices: Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Smart TV, tablet, Apple TVMax streaming resolution: 1440p
- 6 Maximum Settings iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.3 Game access model: byo_librarySupported devices: Windows, Mac, Android, iOS, Apple TV, Chromebook, PS Vita, Wii U, LG webOS TV, Raspberry PiMax streaming resolution: 4k
- 7 Blacknut iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.1 Game access model: subscriptionSupported 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
- 8 Antstream Arcade iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.0 Game access model: subscriptionSupported devices: PC, Mac, Linux, Android tablet/mobile, iPhone/iPad, Xbox, PlayStation, browser/web, Amazon Fire TV, Atari VCS, Samsung TV
- 9 Amazon Luna iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.9 Game access model: subscriptionSupported devices: PC, Mac, Chromebook, iPhone, iPad, Android, Fire TV, Fire tablets, Samsung smart TVs, LG smart TVs, Xumo Stream Box, Xfinity X1 TV Box
- 10 Sora Stream iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.8 Game access model: mixedSupported devices: Android, iOS, Windows, macOS, mobile, tablet, PC, TV, browserMax streaming resolution: 1080p
- 11 JioGames iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.8₹111/mo Game access model: mixedSupported devices: Chrome desktop/laptop, Android phones, iOS phones, Android TV, Jio Set-Top Box
- 12 Loudplay Android only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.8$4/mo Game access model: byo_librarySupported devices: Windows, macOS, Android, Android TV via APK
- 13 Pleio iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.3€9.99/mo Game access model: subscriptionSupported devices: iOS and Android smartphones/tablets; Windows PC; Bbox Miami; Bbox 4K; Samsung Smart TVMax streaming resolution: 1080p
- 14 OnePlay iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.3 Game access model: byo_librarySupported devices: Windows, Mac, iOS browser, Android, Android TV, web browserMax streaming resolution: 1080p
- 15 TIM Cloud Gaming by AWG iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.2 Game access model: mixedSupported devices: PC, Mac, Linux, iPhone, Android phones, tablets, Android TV and web browsers
- 16 Ploud Android only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.2€2.68/mo Game access model: byo_librarySupported devices: macOS, Windows, Linux, ChromeOS, Google TV, Android TVMax streaming resolution: 1080p
- 17 ONMO+ iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.1 Game access model: mixedSupported devices: Android phones/tablets, Google TV, Samsung TV (2024+), LG TV (webOS 23+), iOS Safari, Android Chrome, Windows, macOS and Linux browsers
- 18 Stim.io iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.1 Game access model: byo_librarySupported devices: Browser on laptop, tablet, TV, mobile phone, PC, Mac, iOS and Android devicesMax streaming resolution: 4k
- 19 PlayStation Plus Cloud Streaming No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.0$10.99/mo Game access model: mixedSupported devices: PS5, PlayStation Portal, PS4, Windows PCMax streaming resolution: 4k
- 20 Broming iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.9 Game access model: byo_librarySupported devices: Android, iOS, Smart TV, Windows PC, web browser
- 21 Aristeem Play iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.9€3.99/mo Game access model: mixedSupported devices: PC, laptop, tablet with keyboard and mouse; Windows, macOS, Linux, Chrome OS, iOS, AndroidMax streaming resolution: 4k
- 22 NetBoom iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.8 Game access model: mixedSupported devices: iOS, Android, web
- 23 PlayAny iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.7 Game access model: byo_librarySupported devices: iPhone; Mac with Apple M1 or later; Apple Vision
- 24 AirConsole iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.7 Game access model: mixedSupported devices: Computer/browser, tablet, iOS smartphone, Android smartphone, Android TV, Amazon Fire TV, compatible vehicle displays
- 25 JD Cloud Gaming No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.1 Supported devices: web browser; mobile experience
Compare all 25 in a table
| # | App | Score | Free plan | From | Free plan | Paid from | Game access model | Supported devices |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GeForce NOW | 9.7 | 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 | CloudMoon | 8.9 | Free plan | $4.99/mo | Yes | $4.99/mo | subscription | web, Android, iOS, tablets, Chromebooks, low-spec laptops |
| 3 | Boosteroid | 8.8 | No | €16.89/mo | No | $7.49/mo | mixed | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, browsers, Android TV, webOS TV, Samsung Tizen TV, ChromeOS |
| 4 | Xbox Cloud Gaming | 8.7 | No | — | No | Free | mixed | Xbox consoles, Windows PCs, Mac, Chromebooks, handhelds, Steam Deck, Android, iPhone, iPad, smart TVs, streaming devices, Meta Quest |
| 5 | Cloudy Pad | 8.4 | No | — | Yes | — | byo_library | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Smart TV, tablet, Apple TV |
| 6 | Maximum Settings | 8.3 | No | — | No | — | byo_library | Windows, Mac, Android, iOS, Apple TV, Chromebook, PS Vita, Wii U, LG webOS TV, Raspberry Pi |
| 7 | Blacknut | 8.1 | 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 |
| 8 | Antstream Arcade | 8.0 | No | — | No | — | subscription | PC, Mac, Linux, Android tablet/mobile, iPhone/iPad, Xbox, PlayStation, browser/web, Amazon Fire TV, Atari VCS, Samsung TV |
| 9 | Amazon Luna | 7.9 | 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 |
| 10 | Sora Stream | 7.8 | No | — | No | — | mixed | Android, iOS, Windows, macOS, mobile, tablet, PC, TV, browser |
| 11 | JioGames | 7.8 | No | ₹111/mo | Yes | — | mixed | Chrome desktop/laptop, Android phones, iOS phones, Android TV, Jio Set-Top Box |
| 12 | Loudplay | 7.8 | No | $4/mo | No | — | byo_library | Windows, macOS, Android, Android TV via APK |
| 13 | Pleio | 7.3 | No | €9.99/mo | No | — | subscription | iOS and Android smartphones/tablets; Windows PC; Bbox Miami; Bbox 4K; Samsung Smart TV |
| 14 | OnePlay | 7.3 | No | — | — | — | byo_library | Windows, Mac, iOS browser, Android, Android TV, web browser |
| 15 | TIM Cloud Gaming by AWG | 7.2 | No | — | No | — | mixed | PC, Mac, Linux, iPhone, Android phones, tablets, Android TV and web browsers |
| 16 | Ploud | 7.2 | No | €2.68/mo | No | — | byo_library | macOS, Windows, Linux, ChromeOS, Google TV, Android TV |
| 17 | ONMO+ | 7.1 | No | — | No | — | mixed | Android phones/tablets, Google TV, Samsung TV (2024+), LG TV (webOS 23+), iOS Safari, Android Chrome, Windows, macOS and Linux browsers |
| 18 | Stim.io | 7.1 | No | — | — | — | byo_library | Browser on laptop, tablet, TV, mobile phone, PC, Mac, iOS and Android devices |
| 19 | PlayStation Plus Cloud Streaming | 7.0 | No | $10.99/mo | No | $19.99/mo | mixed | PS5, PlayStation Portal, PS4, Windows PC |
| 20 | Broming | 6.9 | No | — | Yes | — | byo_library | Android, iOS, Smart TV, Windows PC, web browser |
| 21 | Aristeem Play | 6.9 | No | €3.99/mo | No | — | mixed | PC, laptop, tablet with keyboard and mouse; Windows, macOS, Linux, Chrome OS, iOS, Android |
| 22 | NetBoom | 6.8 | No | — | — | — | mixed | iOS, Android, web |
| 23 | PlayAny | 6.7 | No | — | No | — | byo_library | iPhone; Mac with Apple M1 or later; Apple Vision |
| 24 | AirConsole | 6.7 | No | — | Yes | — | mixed | Computer/browser, tablet, iOS smartphone, Android smartphone, Android TV, Amazon Fire TV, compatible vehicle displays |
| 25 | JD Cloud Gaming | 5.1 | No | — | — | — | — | web browser; mobile experience |
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Questions about this list
Which cloud gaming service is ranked first on Samsung Mobile US Press?
GeForce NOW is ranked #1 of 25 with a score of 9.7. CloudMoon is second and Boosteroid third.
How many of these have a free plan?
2 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Ploud has the lowest first paid tier we found: €2.68/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked mobile-first: a phone app alongside the web or desktop product, a free tier and the depth of its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.
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