GeForce NOW vs Amazon Luna

GeForce NOW9.3Visit ALAmazon Luna8.1Visit

Higher score GeForce NOW #1 in Cloud Gaming Services 9.3/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 2 features Visit GeForce NOW

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AL Amazon Luna #7 in Cloud Gaming Services 8.1/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 2 features Visit Amazon Luna

• GeForce NOW fits best

  Broad, flexible cloud gaming with a free tier

• Amazon Luna fits best

  Prime members wanting subscription and multiplayer games

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Side by side

Feature	GeForce NOW 9.3/10 Visit ↗	ALAmazon Luna 8.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.3	8.1
Ranking	#1 in Cloud Gaming Services	#7 in Cloud Gaming Services
Best for	Broad, flexible cloud gaming with a free tier	Prime members wanting subscription and multiplayer games
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	$99.99/yr	—
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business
Features GeForce NOW 2/2 · Amazon Luna 0/2
HDR streaming	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Ray tracing	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Specs
Game access model	Mixed	Subscription
Supported devices	Windows, macOS, ChromeOS, Linux, web browser, Android, iPhone/iPad, handhelds, SHIELD TV, select smart TVs, Android TV, Fire TV and VR headsets	PC, Mac, Chromebook, iPhone, iPad, Android, Fire TV, Fire tablets, Samsung smart TVs, LG smart TVs, Xumo Stream Box, Xfinity X1 TV Box
Max streaming resolution	4k	Not checked yet
Maximum session length	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Queue priority	Priority	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Free tier with ad-supported access Supports major PC game stores and existing libraries Ultimate offers up to 5K streaming at 120 FPS	Luna Standard is included with eligible Amazon Prime membership Supports PCs, Macs, Chromebooks, mobile devices, and selected TVs Adds GameNight, Remote Play, touch controls, and controller support
Cons	Free access uses basic cloud gaming rigs Premium memberships include 100 hours of monthly playtime Only supported PC games can be streamed	No free plan is available Luna Premium requires a monthly fee Catalog, pricing, and features vary by region
Our verdict	GeForce NOW is NVIDIA’s cloud gaming service for streaming supported PC games from cloud servers to computers, phones, tablets, televisions, handhelds and other supported devices. It suits players who want to access compatible games across… Read the review →	Amazon Luna is a cloud gaming service for streaming games to compatible computers, mobile devices, Fire TV, Fire tablets, selected Samsung and LG smart TVs, and other supported hardware. It suits Amazon Prime members who want subscription… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• GeForce NOW — where it wins

  • Free tier with ad-supported access
  • Supports major PC game stores and existing libraries
  • Ultimate offers up to 5K streaming at 120 FPS

  Where it doesn't

  • Free access uses basic cloud gaming rigs
  • Premium memberships include 100 hours of monthly playtime
  • Only supported PC games can be streamed

• Amazon Luna — where it wins

  • Luna Standard is included with eligible Amazon Prime membership
  • Supports PCs, Macs, Chromebooks, mobile devices, and selected TVs
  • Adds GameNight, Remote Play, touch controls, and controller support

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan is available
  • Luna Premium requires a monthly fee
  • Catalog, pricing, and features vary by region

• GeForce NOW9.3/10 · Free plan

  A flexible cloud gaming service with free access, owned-game support, and premium streaming tiers.

  Visit GeForce NOWFull verdict →
• ALAmazon Luna8.1/10 · Paid

  A Prime-friendly cloud gaming service with subscription libraries and multiplayer features.

  Visit Amazon LunaFull verdict →