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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 own games on Steam/Epic/GOG but lack high-end hardware. 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 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)

NVIDIA GeForce NOW plans & pricing

All published NVIDIA GeForce NOW plans. Sourced per row; quote-only tiers show no price.
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.	en.wikipedia.org
Performance — Monthly	$9.99	—	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.	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. Discount ~17% vs monthly.	en.wikipedia.org
Ultimate — Monthly	$19.99	—	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.	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. Discount ~17% vs monthly.	en.wikipedia.org

Last verified 2026-06-14. 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.

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 2026-06-14.

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.

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 2026-06-14.

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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