Xbox Cloud Gaming Alternatives

Xbox Cloud Gaming is described as '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' and is an app in the gaming software category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Xbox Cloud Gaming for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Android, Android Tablet, Linux and Web-based apps. The best Xbox Cloud Gaming alternative is Parsec, which is free. Other great apps like Xbox Cloud Gaming are GeForce NOW, Steam Link / Steam Remote Play, Boosteroid and Playstation Now.

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Xbox Cloud Gaming alternatives are mainly Cloud Computing Services, but if you're looking for Remote Desktop Tools you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Android. 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 Xbox Cloud Gaming.
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  1. Parsec icon

    Parsec

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    Securely access remote computers in low latency, 60 FPS, and HD. Play local multiplayer games, collaborate on work with multiple monitors, or use advanced tools and permissions for teams. Enjoy end-to-end encryption, two-factor authentication, and portable access, ad-free.

    37 Parsec alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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    • Parsec is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & Linux alternative to Xbox Cloud Gaming.

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

    • Parsec is Freemium and ProprietaryXbox Cloud Gaming is also Freemium and Proprietary
    • Parsec is LightweightXbox Cloud Gaming is not according to our users
  2. GeForce NOW icon

    GeForce NOW

     39 likes

    Experience seamless gaming with ad-free 1080p streaming at 120fps using cloud supercomputers. Access your game library across devices, with automatic updates and two-factor authentication ensuring a secure, smooth, and immersive experience. Supports dark mode for low-light comfort.

    17 GeForce NOW alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Online
    • Tizen OS
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    • GeForce NOW is the most popular Web-based alternative to Xbox Cloud Gaming.

    • GeForce NOW is Freemium and ProprietaryXbox Cloud Gaming is also Freemium and Proprietary
  4. Steam Link / Steam Remote Play icon

    Steam Link / Steam Remote Play

     25 likes

    Extend your Steam gaming experience to your mobile device, TV, VR headset or PC, also works for non-gaming stuff like controlling the desktop.

    9 Steam Link / Steam Remote Play alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple TV
    • Flathub
    • Steam
    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Meta Quest
    • Android TV
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    • Steam Link / Steam Remote Play is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to Xbox Cloud Gaming.

    • Steam Link / Steam Remote Play is Free and ProprietaryXbox Cloud Gaming is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Steam Link / Steam Remote Play is Privacy focused and LightweightXbox Cloud Gaming is not according to our users
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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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    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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    • Boosteroid is the most popular commercial alternative to Xbox Cloud Gaming.

    • Boosteroid is Paid and ProprietaryXbox Cloud Gaming is Freemium and Proprietary
  8. 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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  10. 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 Xbox Cloud Gaming.

    • Sunshine - Game streaming host is Free and Open SourceXbox Cloud Gaming is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Sunshine - Game streaming host is LightweightXbox Cloud Gaming is not according to our users
  11. Playstation Plus icon

    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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  12. Amazon Luna icon

    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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    • Amazon Luna is the most popular SaaS alternative to Xbox Cloud Gaming.

    • Amazon Luna is Paid and ProprietaryXbox Cloud Gaming is Freemium and Proprietary
  13. Nware icon

    Nware

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    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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  15. 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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