GeForce NOW Alternatives for Windows

There are many alternatives to GeForce NOW for Windows if you are looking for a replacement. The best Windows alternative is Xbox Cloud Gaming, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 10 alternatives to GeForce NOW and eight of them are available for Windows so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Windows alternatives to GeForce NOW are Shadow, Boosteroid, Amazon Luna and PlayKey.

GeForce NOW alternatives are mainly Cloud Computing Services but may also be Remote Desktop Tools. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of GeForce NOW.

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GeForce NOW

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Cloud Computing Service

GeForce NOW gives gamers the freedom to enjoy high-performance PC gaming just about anywhere. It connects a wide range of...

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Xbox Cloud Gaming
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Freemium • Proprietary
Windows
Online
Android
Android Tablet
Xbox
9 Xbox Cloud Gaming alternatives
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...
- - Xbox Cloud Gaming is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Android & Android Tablet alternative to GeForce NOW.
- - Xbox Cloud Gaming is the most popular free alternative to GeForce NOW.
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Xbox Cloud Gaming Features
1. Controller SupportXbox Cloud Gaming supports the use of a controller (XBOX, PlayStation, etc.).
Game Streaming
Cloud Gaming
Shadow
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Paid • Proprietary
Cloud Computing Service
Remote Desktop Tool
Mac
Windows
Linux
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
iPad
Apple TV
13 Shadow alternatives
Thanks to the Shadow apps, any under-powered PC, old Mac or smartphone becomes a high-end Windows 10 machine. Start a game in front of the television and finish it on the go. Work with 3D rendering software on a tablet. Give the best you have to give. Anytime.
- - Shadow is the most popular Mac, iPhone, Linux & iPad alternative to GeForce NOW.
- - Shadow is the most popular commercial alternative to GeForce NOW.
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Shadow Features
Phishing
Cloud Gaming
Low Latency
Game Streaming
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Most users think Shadow is a great GeForce NOW alternative.
Guest
Only available in the United States
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Guest
Is Paid Unlike GeForce Now!
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Boosteroid
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Paid • Proprietary
Windows
Online
Android
11 Boosteroid alternatives
Boosteroid is a cloud gaming platform.
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Boosteroid Features
Cloud Gaming
Comments about Boosteroid as a Alternative to GeForce NOW
pros, cons and recent comments
AaronLibra
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 :)
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Amazon Luna
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Paid • Proprietary
Mac
Windows
iPhone
iPad
Google Chrome
Safari
Software as a Service (SaaS)
Fire TV
10 Amazon Luna alternatives
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.
- - Amazon Luna is the most popular SaaS alternative to GeForce NOW.
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Amazon Luna Features
Online Gaming
Cloud Gaming
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JeromeLon
Only available in the United States.
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PlayKey
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Paid • Proprietary
Cloud Computing Service
Mac
Windows
6 PlayKey alternatives
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.
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Cloud Gaming
Low Latency
Game Streaming
Discontinued
Playkey will soon merge with VK Play Cloud which is only available in Russia.

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Guest
It's not quite safe to call it GeForce now alternative
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Loudplay
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Paid • Proprietary
Cloud Computing Service
Remote Desktop Tool
Mac
Windows
Android
Android Tablet
9 Loudplay alternatives
Your powerful computer in the cloud. Play your favorite games on your old computer without lags and freezes.
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Loudplay Features
1. Ad-freeLoudplay doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
Cloud Gaming
Game Streaming
Optimal performance
Support for FTP
Low Latency
Remote Desktop Server
Playstation Plus
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Paid • Proprietary
Windows
Playstation
12 Playstation Plus alternatives
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...
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Online Gaming
Nware
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Paid • Proprietary
Windows
Android
9 Nware alternatives
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!
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Nware Features
Game Streaming
Cloud Gaming