PlayStation Network Alternatives

PlayStation Network is described as 'Online gaming, entertainment, friends, shopping and more — PSN is where your online journey begins' and is an app in the gaming software category. There are six alternatives to PlayStation Network for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, iPad, iPhone and Mac apps. The best PlayStation Network alternative is Xbox Live, which is free. Other great apps like PlayStation Network are XBSlink, PSprices, Nintendo Switch Online and XLink Kai.

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PlayStation Network alternatives page was last updated Jun 13, 2024
  1. Xbox Live icon
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    Xbox Live (Silver) is free for basic features such as messaging and dashboard and game updates.

    2 Xbox Live alternatives
    Xbox Live screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Xbox

    Xbox Live Features

    1.  Player vs Player
    2.  Achievements Supported
    3.  Cloud saves
    4.  Multiplayer
    5.  Xbox
    Discontinued

    Xbox Live Gold will be discontinued and replaced by the new Game Pass Core plan, included among the Xbox Game Pass icon Xbox Game Pass subscription options.

    Xbox Live iconPlayStation Network Icon

    Xbox Live VS PlayStation Network

    Is Xbox Live a good alternative to PlayStation Network?
     
    • Xbox Live is the most popular Windows alternative to PlayStation Network.

    • Xbox Live is the most popular free alternative to PlayStation Network.

    • Xbox Live is Freemium and ProprietaryPlayStation Network is also Freemium and Proprietary
  2. XBSlink icon
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    Alternative system for online gameplay on PS2/3 and XBox 360.

    XBSlink is a Proxy for Xbox360 & PS3/2 System Link Games.

    Simply run XBSlink on a computer connected to the same network as your console, connect to another XBSlink user on the Internet or a XBSlink cloud and pl.

    3 XBSlink alternatives

    License model

    • Free PersonalOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    XBSlink iconPlayStation Network Icon

    XBSlink VS PlayStation Network

    Is XBSlink a good alternative to PlayStation Network?
     
    • XBSlink is the most popular Mac & Linux alternative to PlayStation Network.

    • XBSlink is the most popular Open Source alternative to PlayStation Network.

    • XBSlink is Free Personal and Open SourcePlayStation Network is Freemium and Proprietary
  3. PSprices icon
     5 likes

    PlayStation, Nintendo and Xbox games prices discount alerts in all regions. Subscribe for games price drop.

    7 PSprices alternatives
    PSprices screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Playstation VR
    • Nintendo Switch Online
    • Playstation
    • PlayStation Network
    • Xbox

    PSprices Features

    1.  Playstation
    2.  Add-ons
    3.  Discounts
    4.  Deals
    PSprices iconPlayStation Network Icon

    PSprices VS PlayStation Network

    Is PSprices a good alternative to PlayStation Network?
     
    • PSprices is the most popular Web-based alternative to PlayStation Network.

    • PSprices is Free and ProprietaryPlayStation Network is Freemium and Proprietary
  4. Nintendo Switch Online icon
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    Nintendo Switch Online lets you connect and communicate with others on Nintendo Switch™. Invite friends to play with you via social media, and use voice chat while gaming.

    2 Nintendo Switch Online alternatives
    Nintendo Switch Online screenshot 1
    Nintendo Switch Online screenshot 2
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    Nintendo Switch Online screenshot 3

    License model

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Nintendo Switch

    Nintendo Switch Online Features

    Nintendo Switch Online iconPlayStation Network Icon

    Nintendo Switch Online VS PlayStation Network

    Is this a good alternative to PlayStation Network?
     
    • Nintendo Switch Online is the most popular Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to PlayStation Network.

    • Nintendo Switch Online is the most popular commercial alternative to PlayStation Network.

    • Nintendo Switch Online is Paid and ProprietaryPlayStation Network is Freemium and Proprietary
  5. XLink Kai icon
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    XLink Kai is a global gaming network - bringing together XBox 360, XBox, Playstation 3, Playstation 2, Gamecube and PSP users, in one integrated community. It is software running on your PC or Macintosh that allows you to play system-link enabled games online for free.

    4 XLink Kai alternatives

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    XLink Kai Features

    1. Android icon  Android Sync
    2.  Play over lan
    3.  Xbox
    XLink Kai iconPlayStation Network Icon

    XLink Kai VS PlayStation Network

    Is XLink Kai a good alternative to PlayStation Network?
     
  6. PS Deals icon
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    iOS App that notify you about all PlayStation Store Discounts! No matter if game is currently on sale or not, you will be the first to know. Moreover, PS Deals is fully loaded with reviews, videos, screenshots and detailed description for every game!.

    7 PS Deals alternatives
    PS Deals screenshot 1
    PS Deals screenshot 2
    +3
    PS Deals screenshot 3

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad

    PS Deals Features

    1.  Playstation
    2.  Deals
    3.  Discounts
    PS Deals iconPlayStation Network Icon

    PS Deals VS PlayStation Network

    Is PS Deals a good alternative to PlayStation Network?
     
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