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NVIDIA GeForce NOW pricing (2026)
NVIDIA GeForce NOW starts at $0/mo (Free), across 5 plans. Best for PC gamers who already own a large Steam/Epic/GOG library. Every figure links to NVIDIA GeForce NOW's own page and the date we captured it.
At a glance
- Entry price: $0/mo (Free)
- Free tier: Yes
- Compliance: HIPAA — · SOC 2 — · GDPR —
- Best for: PC gamers who already own a large Steam/Epic/GOG library; Mac and Linux users wanting access to Windows-only PC games; Budget-conscious players (genuine $0 free tier); High-refresh-rate gaming on thin clients or TVs
NVIDIA GeForce NOW plans & pricing
| Plan | Monthly | Annual | Billing | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | — | flat | 1-hour gaming sessions per session, ad-supported queue, up to 1080p/60fps. Requires own game library (Steam, Epic, GOG, etc.). No credit card required. | en.wikipedia.org |
| Performance — Monthly | $9.99 | — | flat | 6-hour gaming sessions, priority queue, up to 1440p/60fps. Formerly called 'Priority'. As of January 1, 2026 a 100-hour/month cap applies; extra 15-hour blocks cost $2.99 each. Day Pass also available at $3.99 for 24-hour access. | en.wikipedia.org |
| Performance — Annual | $8.33 | −17% | flat | Billed as $99.99/yr ($8.33/mo effective). Month-to-month rate is $9.99/mo; ~17% discount vs monthly. A 35% promotional discount on 12-month Performance was active through July 8, 2026 per NVIDIA's site. | en.wikipedia.org |
| Ultimate — Monthly | $19.99 | — | flat | 8-hour sessions, RTX 4080-class server GPU, up to 4K/120fps or 1080p/240fps, lowest queue times. 100-hour/month cap as of January 1, 2026; extra 15-hour blocks cost $5.99 each. Day Pass at $7.99 for 24-hour access. | en.wikipedia.org |
| Ultimate — Annual | $16.67 | −17% | flat | Billed as $199.99/yr ($16.67/mo effective). Month-to-month rate is $19.99/mo; ~17% discount vs monthly. A 35% promotional discount on 12-month Ultimate was active through July 8, 2026 per NVIDIA's site. | en.wikipedia.org |
Last verified 2026-06-14. Official pricing pages (nvidia.com/en-us/geforce-now/plans/, /memberships/, /premium-memberships/) all returned 404 as of 2026-06-14. NVIDIA main page (nvidia.com/en-us/geforce-now/) loaded but prices JS-rendered and absent from HTML. Fell back to Wikipedia GeForce Now article (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GeForce_Now) which lists Performance at $9.99/mo and $99.99/yr, Ultimate at $19.99/mo and $199.99/yr, and Day Passes at $3.99 (Performance) and $7.99 (Ultimate). NVIDIA's own page corroborates tier names ('Performance' and 'Ultimate') and confirms a '35% off 12-month Performance or Ultimate membership' promotion valid through July 8, 2026. Cross-checked against nvidia.com.
Capabilities
Integrations: Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG, Ubisoft Connect, Xbox PC Game Pass.
Key features: Largest cloud-gaming game library: 4,500+ PC games; Bring-your-own-library — stream games already purchased on Steam, Epic, GOG, etc.; Free tier with no credit card required; RTX ray tracing on Performance and Ultimate tiers; DLSS 4 on Ultimate tier; RTX 5080-class servers on Ultimate: up to 5K/120fps or 360fps; Install-to-Play (2,000+ games, Performance and Ultimate); Day Pass option ($3.99 Performance / $7.99 Ultimate) for occasional players; 35% off 12-month promo active through July 8, 2026.
Plan limits: Free: 1-hour sessions, ad-supported queue, up to 1080p/60fps; Performance: 6-hour sessions, up to 1440p/60fps; Ultimate: 8-hour sessions, up to 4K/120fps (RTX 4080) or 5K/120fps (RTX 5080); All paid tiers: 100-hour/month playtime cap (effective January 2026); extra 15-hour blocks cost $2.99 (Performance) or $5.99 (Ultimate); Bring-your-own-games model — user must already own games on supported stores; Some games blocked by publishers from GeForce NOW.
Frequently asked questions
How much does NVIDIA GeForce NOW cost?
NVIDIA GeForce NOW starts at $0/mo (Free); it has 5 published plans. Verified 2026-06-14.
Is NVIDIA GeForce NOW cheaper billed annually?
Yes. NVIDIA GeForce NOW publishes a 17% discount for paying annually (on the Performance — Annual plan). Verified 2026-06-14.
Does NVIDIA GeForce NOW support HIPAA?
NVIDIA GeForce NOW HIPAA support: —. SOC 2: —. GDPR: —.
Does NVIDIA GeForce NOW have a free plan?
NVIDIA GeForce NOW free tier: Yes.
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