Boosteroid vs Blacknut

Boosteroid8.6Visit Blacknut8.3Visit

Higher score Boosteroid #4 in Cloud Gaming Services 8.6/10 Paid ✓ 1 of 2 features Visit Boosteroid

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

• Boosteroid fits best

  High-quality BYO-library cloud gaming

• Blacknut fits best

  Families wanting a large subscription catalog

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Side by side

Feature	Boosteroid 8.6/10 Visit ↗	Blacknut 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.6	8.3
Ranking	#4 in Cloud Gaming Services	#5 in Cloud Gaming Services
Best for	High-quality BYO-library cloud gaming	Families wanting a large subscription catalog
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	€89.89/yr	Not checked yet
Free plan	—	Not checked yet
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Live chat, Docs · 24/7	Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market	Solo, Small business
Features Boosteroid 1/2 · Blacknut 0/2
HDR streaming	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Ray tracing	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Specs
Game access model	Mixed	Subscription
Supported devices	Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, browsers, Android TV, webOS TV, Samsung Tizen TV, ChromeOS	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
Max streaming resolution	4k	Not checked yet
Maximum session length	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Queue priority	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Up to 4K resolution, 120 FPS, and ray tracing Works with Steam, Epic Games, Xbox, EA App, and Ubisoft Connect Runs across browsers, desktop, mobile, and supported smart TVs	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
Cons	No free plan Access depends on supported storefronts and games Manual server selection is limited to Ultra Pro	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
Our verdict	Boosteroid is a cloud gaming service that streams PC games from remote gaming hardware to computers, mobile devices, browsers, and supported smart TVs. It is aimed at players who want to access supported free games or play paid PC games… Read the review →	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 →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Boosteroid — where it wins

  • Up to 4K resolution, 120 FPS, and ray tracing
  • Works with Steam, Epic Games, Xbox, EA App, and Ubisoft Connect
  • Runs across browsers, desktop, mobile, and supported smart TVs

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan
  • Access depends on supported storefronts and games
  • Manual server selection is limited to Ultra Pro

• 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

• Boosteroid8.6/10 · Paid

  A strong BYO-library option with 4K, 120 FPS, ray tracing, and broad device support.

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• Blacknut8.3/10 · Paid

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

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