GeForce NOW AlternativesCloud Computing Services and other similar apps like GeForce NOW

GeForce NOW is described as 'Enjoy ad-free gaming in 1080p at 120fps on PC blockbusters, streaming via cloud supercomputers. Supports automatic updates and two-factor authentication' and is a Cloud Computing service in the gaming software category. There are more than 10 alternatives to GeForce NOW for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Web-based, Android, Android Tablet and Mac apps. The best GeForce NOW alternative is Shadow PC. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Xbox Cloud Gaming or Sunshine - Game streaming host. Other great apps like GeForce NOW are Boosteroid, Playstation Now, Amazon Luna and Frame.

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GeForce NOW alternatives are mainly Cloud Computing Services, but if you're looking for Remote Desktop Tools you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Free, Cloud Computing, Chrome OS and Remote Desktop. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to GeForce NOW.
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  1. Shadow PC icon

    Shadow PC

     15 likes

    Experience high-performance computing on your device with Shadow, transforming it into a Windows machine for gaming, work, and creativity, accessible from anywhere.

    17 Shadow PC alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple TV
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    Comments about Shadow PC as an Alternative to GeForce NOW
    Guest
    Negative
    3

    Only available in the United States

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Negative
    0

    It doesn't have a free tier!

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Negative
    -4

    Is Paid Unlike GeForce Now!

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think Shadow PC is a great GeForce NOW alternative.

    • Shadow PC is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Android & Mac alternative to GeForce NOW.

    • Shadow PC is the most popular commercial alternative to GeForce NOW.

    • Shadow PC is Paid and ProprietaryGeForce NOW is Freemium and Proprietary
  2. Boosteroid icon

    Boosteroid

     7 likes

    Cloud gaming platform enabling play of owned Steam, GOG, or Epic Games titles at 60 fps, Full HD 1080p across browsers and apps on Windows, Android, macOS, iOS, Linux, tablets, phones, and Android TV. Subscription with unlimited game time required for access.

    13 Boosteroid alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • HP webOS
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Android TV
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    Comments about Boosteroid as an Alternative to GeForce NOW
    AaronLibra
    Positive
    1

    Pricing is great, but currently the service doesn't offer GPUs with RTX capabilities. I spoke with them directly and they said they were planning on upgrading their services to include it in the future but didn't give me a date for when that'll be happening. Keep an eye on them though :)

    Guest
    Negative
    0

    The game library is lacking, and the connections are poor. I would rate it 4 out of 10.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Boosteroid is Paid and ProprietaryGeForce NOW is Freemium and Proprietary
  4. Xbox Cloud Gaming icon

    Xbox Cloud Gaming

     10 likes

    Xbox Cloud Gaming is our technology that allows you to play over 100 console games on the devices you already have with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and a compatible controller. As part of your Xbox Game Pass Ultimate membership, you can enjoy the console games you love, the people...

    14 Xbox Cloud Gaming alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Xbox
    • Fire TV
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    Comments about Xbox Cloud Gaming as an Alternative to GeForce NOW
    brokken
    Negative
    0

    Doesn't support keyboard and mouse control, only the gamepad

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    • Xbox Cloud Gaming is the most popular free alternative to GeForce NOW.

    • Xbox Cloud Gaming is Freemium and ProprietaryGeForce NOW is also Freemium and Proprietary
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    Boosteroid

    Cloud gaming platform enabling play of owned Steam, GOG, or Epic Games titles at 60 fps, Full HD 1080p across browsers and apps on Windows, Android, macOS, iOS, Linux, tablets, phones, and Android TV. Subscription with unlimited ...

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  6. Sunshine - Game streaming host icon

    Sunshine - Game streaming host

     15 likes

    Sunshine is a self-hosted game stream host for Moonlight. Offering low latency, cloud gaming server capabilities with support for AMD, Intel, and Nvidia GPUs for hardware encoding. Software encoding is also available.

    10 Sunshine - Game streaming host alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • AppImageHub
    • Flatpak
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    • Sunshine - Game streaming host is the most popular Open Source alternative to GeForce NOW.

    • Sunshine - Game streaming host is Free and Open SourceGeForce NOW is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Sunshine - Game streaming host is LightweightGeForce NOW is not according to our users
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    Amazon Luna

     4 likes

    Amazon Luna is a cloud gaming platform developed and operated by Amazon. Cloud gaming enables you to play games without the need to purchase a console or gaming PC. Games live in the cloud, no lengthy downloads, installs, or updates required.

    13 Amazon Luna alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Fire TV
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    Comments about Amazon Luna as an Alternative to GeForce NOW
    JeromeLon
    Negative
    1

    Only available in the United States.

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    • Amazon Luna is the most popular SaaS alternative to GeForce NOW.

    • Amazon Luna is Paid and ProprietaryGeForce NOW is Freemium and Proprietary
  10. Frame icon

    Frame

     5 likes

    If you’re looking for a cloud computer for yourself, frame personal FRAME PERSONAL is hard to beat. Starting at under $10 a month, you’ll get your own personal cloud computer to install and run all your Windows apps, directly from your browser.

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
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    Playstation Plus

     1 like

    Enjoy hundreds of PS5, PS4 and classic PlayStation games and benefits from three membership plans that unleash the power of your PlayStation console. Discover your next great adventure with brand-new catalogs of hundreds of current and classic games, limited-time trials, online...

    15 Playstation Plus alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Playstation
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  13. Nware icon

    Nware

     Like

    Nware is the new cloud gaming platform that lets you play your video games in the cloud, without the need for expensive high-end devices, such as gaming PCs or consoles! Play any game, anytime, anywhere!

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
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  14. CloudDeck by Stackprint icon

    CloudDeck by Stackprint

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    CloudDeck transforms any device into a full gaming console via streaming from a SteamDeck. Play the latest games at high settings on your laptop, smartphone or TV.

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
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    Comments about CloudDeck by Stackprint as an Alternative to GeForce NOW
    brokken
    Positive
    0

    It offers games from Steam that are compatible with Linux operating system. It is both a pro and a con of this platform, plus the limitations of SteamDeck machines themselves

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    • CloudDeck by Stackprint is Paid and ProprietaryGeForce NOW is Freemium and Proprietary
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    PlayKey

     2 likes

    Playkey cloud gaming technology allows you to play games instantly without downloads and installations. Players may rent computing power from the cloud, then stream games to their low-end computer.

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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    Comments about PlayKey as an Alternative to GeForce NOW
    Guest
    Negative
    1

    It's not quite safe to call it GeForce now alternative

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • PlayKey is Paid and ProprietaryGeForce NOW is Freemium and Proprietary
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