GeForce NOW vs NetEase Cloud Gaming

GeForce NOW9.3Visit NetEase Cloud Gaming8.0Visit

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

• GeForce NOW fits best

  Broad, flexible cloud gaming with a free tier

• NetEase Cloud Gaming fits best

  Mobile and PC players wanting a cloud gaming PC

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Side by side

Feature	GeForce NOW 9.3/10 Visit ↗	NetEase Cloud Gaming 8.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.3	8.0
Ranking	#1 in Cloud Gaming Services	#8 in Cloud Gaming Services
Best for	Broad, flexible cloud gaming with a free tier	Mobile and PC players wanting a cloud gaming PC
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	$99.99/yr	—
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
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, Enterprise	Solo, Small business
Features GeForce NOW 2/2 · NetEase Cloud Gaming 0/2
HDR streaming	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Ray tracing	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Specs
Game access model	Mixed	Mixed
Supported devices	Windows, macOS, ChromeOS, Linux, web browser, Android, iPhone/iPad, handhelds, SHIELD TV, select smart TVs, Android TV, Fire TV and VR headsets	Android, iOS, web/PC and TV
Max streaming resolution	4k	1080p
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	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	Free access uses basic cloud gaming rigs Premium memberships include 100 hours of monthly playtime Only supported PC games can be streamed	Private storage retains data only while storage is active Access combines subscriptions, cloud coins and usage-based charges Maximum resolution is 1080p
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 →	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

• 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

• 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

• GeForce NOW9.3/10 · Free plan

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

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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 →