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NVIDIA GeForce NOW pricing (2026)
NVIDIA GeForce NOW starts at $0/mo (Free) as checked on 2026-09-05, read from NVIDIA GeForce NOW's own pricing page; 5 plans. Best for PC gamers who own games on Steam/Epic/GOG but lack high-end hardware. Every figure below links to its source 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 own games on Steam/Epic/GOG but lack high-end hardware; MacOS and Linux users wanting to play Windows-native games without a gaming PC; Mobile gamers wanting full PC game experiences on phones or tablets; Travelers and remote workers gaming on low-spec laptops or Chromebooks; Players wanting 4K/high-fps gaming without investing in expensive GPU hardware (Ultimate)
As of · every figure below links to its source
NVIDIA GeForce NOW plans & pricing
| Plan | Monthly | Annual | Billing | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | — | flat | 1-hour gaming sessions, ad-supported waiting periods, longest queue times, 1080p/60fps max. No cost but requires own game library. | nvidia.com |
| Performance — Monthly | $9.99 | −17% | flat | 6-hour gaming sessions, priority queue, up to 1080p/60fps (renamed from Priority in Nov 2024). As of Jan 1, 2026: 100-hour/month playtime cap; additional 15-hour blocks available at $2.99 each. | nvidia.com |
| Performance — Annual | $8.33 | — | flat | Billed as $99.99/yr ($8.33/mo effective). Month-to-month rate is $9.99/mo. Discount ~17% vs monthly. | en.wikipedia.org |
| Ultimate — Monthly | $19.99 | −17% | flat | 8-hour sessions, 4K/120fps, RTX 4080 server-class GPU, lowest queue times. As of Jan 1, 2026: 100-hour/month playtime cap; additional 15-hour blocks at $5.99 each. | nvidia.com |
| Ultimate — Annual | $16.67 | — | flat | Billed as $199.99/yr ($16.67/mo effective). Month-to-month rate is $19.99/mo. Discount ~17% vs monthly. | nvidia.com |
Last verified 2026-09-05. Official NVIDIA pages (nvidia.com/en-us/geforce-now/plans/, nvidia.com/en-us/geforce-now/premium-memberships/) returned 404. Main nvidia.com/en-us/geforce-now/ page did not display prices (JS-only). Fell back to Wikipedia GeForce Now article which provided specific USD prices ($9.99/mo Performance, $19.99/mo Ultimate) confirmed across two fetches of the same article. Day Pass pricing also from Wikipedia. Re-verified 2026-09-02 against the live pricing page; published figures unchanged.
Price changes
Price on record
$8.33/moFirst on record 2026-06-27
A new dated entry is stamped here each time the price moves — the record builds itself.
Tracked since June 2026. No change record has cleared two sources yet, so nothing is published on the wire.
Capabilities
Integrations: Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG, Ubisoft Connect, EA App (Battle.net formerly), Battle.net, Xbox PC Game Pass.
Key features: Cloud gaming — play your owned PC games on any device without a gaming PC; 4,500+ supported games from connected storefronts (Ultimate tier via Install-to-Play); Free tier: 1-hour sessions, 1080p/60fps, RTX 3050-class GPU, ad-supported queue; Performance tier: 6-hour sessions, up to 1440p/60fps, RTX 3060-class GPU, ray tracing, HDR, 5.1 surround audio; Ultimate tier: 8-hour sessions, up to 4K/240fps (RTX 4080) or 5K/120fps (RTX 5080), DLSS 3 Frame Generation, NVIDIA Reflex, Cloud G-Sync, 7.1 surround audio; No game downloads — stream directly and play instantly; Day Pass available — Performance $3.99/day, Ultimate $7.99/day; Available on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, ChromeOS, smart TVs, handhelds; 100+ country availability.
Plan limits: Free tier: 1-hour session cap, ad-supported waits, longest queue times; Performance and Ultimate tiers: 100-hour/month playtime cap (introduced January 2026); Performance overage: additional 15-hour blocks at $2.99 each; Ultimate overage: additional 15-hour blocks at $5.99 each; Requires own game library — GeForce NOW does not provide games (not a game subscription); Not all games on supported storefronts are available — publishers must opt in; Cloud streaming dependent on internet speed and data center proximity.
Frequently asked questions
How much does NVIDIA GeForce NOW cost?
NVIDIA GeForce NOW starts at $0/mo (Free); it has 5 published plans. Verified 2026-09-05.
Is NVIDIA GeForce NOW cheaper billed annually?
Yes. NVIDIA GeForce NOW publishes a 17% discount for paying annually (on the Performance — Monthly plan). Verified 2026-09-05.
What are cheaper alternatives to NVIDIA GeForce NOW?
Cheaper gaming subscriptions than NVIDIA GeForce NOW (entry $0/mo) include Nintendo Switch Online at $1.67/mo, EA Play at $3.33/mo, Apple Arcade at $4.17/mo. Verified 2026-09-05.
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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