NVIDIA ShadowPlay vs Xbox Cloud Gaming
| NVIDIA ShadowPlay | Xbox Cloud Gaming | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Free trial | No | Yes |
| Paid from | Free | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Windows | Android, iOS, macOS, Web, Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Paid from | $9.99/mo | Free |
| 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 | Xbox consoles, Windows PCs, Mac, Chromebooks, handhelds, Steam Deck, Android, iPhone, iPad, smart TVs, streaming devices, Meta Quest |
| Max streaming resolution | 4k | 1440p |
| HDR streaming | Yes | — |
| Ray tracing | Yes | — |
| Queue priority | priority | Premium subscribers get priority access. |
Both are listed in Best Cloud Gaming Services. On Inferse, Xbox Cloud Gaming scores higher on our published basis.