Blacknut vs NetEase Cloud Gaming

Blacknut8.3Visit NetEase Cloud Gaming8.0Visit

Higher score Blacknut #5 in Cloud Gaming Services 8.3/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 2 features Visit Blacknut

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NetEase Cloud Gaming #8 in Cloud Gaming Services 8.0/10 Free plan + paid ✓ 0 of 2 features Visit NetEase Cloud

• Blacknut fits best

  Families wanting a large subscription catalog

• NetEase Cloud Gaming fits best

  Mobile and PC players wanting a cloud gaming PC

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Side by side

Feature	Blacknut 8.3/10 Visit ↗	NetEase Cloud Gaming 8.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.3	8.0
Ranking	#5 in Cloud Gaming Services	#8 in Cloud Gaming Services
Best for	Families wanting a large subscription catalog	Mobile and PC players wanting a cloud gaming PC
Pricing model	Paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Not checked yet	—
Free plan	Not checked yet	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business
Features Blacknut 0/2 · NetEase Cloud Gaming 0/2
HDR streaming	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Ray tracing	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Game access model	Subscription	Mixed
Supported 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	Android, iOS, web/PC and TV
Max streaming resolution	Not checked yet	1080p
Maximum session length	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Queue priority	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	More than 1,000 premium games available through streaming Supports five player profiles with optional parental controls Works across browsers, computers, mobile devices, TVs, and media players	Streams mobile and PC games without local game installation Cloud PC supports installable games, apps and persistent private storage Supports gamepads and keyboard/mouse, with customizable controls
Cons	Paid subscription access may not suit one-time purchase preferences Multiplayer and cooperative play supports up to four controllers Browser play is specified through Chrome and Safari	Private storage retains data only while storage is active Access combines subscriptions, cloud coins and usage-based charges Maximum resolution is 1080p
Our verdict	Blacknut is a paid cloud gaming service for consumers and families who want subscription access to more than 1,000 premium games. Games stream through browsers, computers, mobile devices, set-top boxes, and smart TVs, without downloads.… Read the review →	NetEase Cloud Gaming streams mobile and PC games from cloud servers, so players can play without installing game files locally. Its catalog includes mobile games, PC games and selected AAA titles, while cloud-PC mode lets users install… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Blacknut — where it wins

  • More than 1,000 premium games available through streaming
  • Supports five player profiles with optional parental controls
  • Works across browsers, computers, mobile devices, TVs, and media players

  Where it doesn't

  • Paid subscription access may not suit one-time purchase preferences
  • Multiplayer and cooperative play supports up to four controllers
  • Browser play is specified through Chrome and Safari

• NetEase Cloud Gaming — where it wins

  • Streams mobile and PC games without local game installation
  • Cloud PC supports installable games, apps and persistent private storage
  • Supports gamepads and keyboard/mouse, with customizable controls

  Where it doesn't

  • Private storage retains data only while storage is active
  • Access combines subscriptions, cloud coins and usage-based charges
  • Maximum resolution is 1080p

• Blacknut8.3/10 · Paid

  A family-focused cloud gaming subscription with broad device coverage and shared profiles.

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• NetEase Cloud Gaming8.0/10 · Free plan + paid

  A flexible cloud gaming service for streaming games and installing apps in a cloud PC.

  Visit NetEase CloudFull verdict →