Boosteroid vs NetEase Cloud Gaming

Boosteroid8.6Visit NetEase Cloud Gaming8.0Visit

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

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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

• Boosteroid fits best

  High-quality BYO-library cloud gaming

• NetEase Cloud Gaming fits best

  Mobile and PC players wanting a cloud gaming PC

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Side by side

Feature	Boosteroid 8.6/10 Visit ↗	NetEase Cloud Gaming 8.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.6	8.0
Ranking	#4 in Cloud Gaming Services	#8 in Cloud Gaming Services
Best for	High-quality BYO-library cloud gaming	Mobile and PC players wanting a cloud gaming PC
Pricing model	Paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	€89.89/yr	—
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market	Solo, Small business
Features Boosteroid 1/2 · NetEase Cloud Gaming 0/2
HDR streaming	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Ray tracing	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Specs
Game access model	Mixed	Mixed
Supported devices	Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, browsers, Android TV, webOS TV, Samsung Tizen TV, ChromeOS	Android, iOS, web/PC and TV
Max streaming resolution	4k	1080p
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	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	No free plan Access depends on supported storefronts and games Manual server selection is limited to Ultra Pro	Private storage retains data only while storage is active Access combines subscriptions, cloud coins and usage-based charges Maximum resolution is 1080p
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 →	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

• 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

• 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

• Boosteroid8.6/10 · Paid

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

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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.

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