Quick take
Who GeForce NOW is best for
Players who already own PC games and mainly want a high-end cloud way to play them across devices.
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GeForce NOW subscription cost
Players who already own PC games and mainly want a high-end cloud way to play them across devices.
Default planUltimate · $19.99/mo
Starting price$9.99/mo
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Pricing snapshot
What you should know before paying
Starting price: $9.99/mo
Free trial or free tier: Check the GeForce NOW official page for any active free trial offers.
Student pricing: No public student discount is highlighted for GeForce NOW right now. Check the official pricing page for current eligibility.
Current pricing
Current plans and prices
Primary source:GeForce NOW official pricing
Prices verified: March 30, 2026
Prices change: Prices and promotions can change quickly, so always confirm the current terms on the official provider page before you subscribe, upgrade, or cancel.
Student pricing: No public student discount is highlighted for GeForce NOW right now. Check the official pricing page for current eligibility.
Plan option
Performance
$9.99/mo
$99.99/year
Cloud gaming upgrade for existing PC libraries • Lower queue priority and better performance than free
What changes on this plan
- Cloud gaming upgrade for existing PC libraries
- Lower queue priority and better performance than free
- Note: You still need supported owned games
Most popular
Ultimate
$19.99/mo
$199.99/year
Best performance tier • Higher resolutions and frame rates
What changes on this plan
- Best performance tier
- Higher resolutions and frame rates
- Premium cloud-gaming option
- Note: Expensive unless you use it often
Deals to check
Deals, discounts, and billing hooks to check
Promotions can move quickly. Use these notes as prompts, then confirm the live offer on the official pricing page.
- Annual billing saves up to $39.89 per year on Ultimate.
Billing notes
Free trial, annual billing, and discounts
Free trial or free tier: Check the GeForce NOW official page for any active free trial offers.
Annual comparison: Performance is available on annual billing. Check the official pricing source to confirm the current annual savings versus monthly billing.
Student pricing: No public student discount is highlighted for GeForce NOW right now. Check the official pricing page for current eligibility.
Before you subscribe
What to double-check on the official page
Prices and promotions can change quickly, so always confirm the current terms on the official provider page before you subscribe, upgrade, or cancel.
Check billing frequency, cancellation terms, and whether any limited-time discounts are still active.
Closest competitors
Services that are closest to this one
Ubisoft+
$17.99/mo default plan
Players who care specifically about Ubisoft franchises and want the option to dip in around big launches.
EA Play
$16.99/mo default plan
Players who mainly care about EA franchises and want cheaper long-run access than buying each release separately.
Xbox Game Pass
$14.99/mo default plan
Best value in gaming — hundreds of games including day-one Xbox exclusives
Lower-cost options
Cheaper substitutes worth checking
Nintendo Switch Online
$6.67/mo default plan
Nintendo households that want online play and retro libraries, especially if they can split a family plan.
Apple Arcade
$6.99/mo default plan
Premium mobile gaming without ads or in-app purchases — great for families with Apple devices
PlayStation Plus
$13.99/mo default plan
Required for PlayStation online play, game catalog competes with Game Pass
FAQs
Common questions
What is the cheapest GeForce NOW plan and is it worth it?
GeForce NOW's lowest paid plan is Performance at $9.99/mo. Cloud gaming upgrade for existing PC libraries • Lower queue priority and better performance than free Compare this against alternatives in Gaming to see if the price-to-feature tradeoff makes sense for your use case.
How much does GeForce NOW cost per year?
With annual billing, Performance costs $99.99 per year, saving you $19.89 compared to paying monthly. Without annual billing, the same plan would cost $119.88 per year.
Does GeForce NOW have a free trial or free tier?
Check the GeForce NOW official page for any active free trial offers.
How many plans does GeForce NOW have and what is the difference?
GeForce NOW offers 2 plans ranging from $9.99/mo to $19.99/mo. The main differences between plans typically include content quality, concurrent streams or seats, and whether ads are shown. See the full plan comparison above for details.
Is GeForce NOW worth the price compared to alternatives?
Players who already own PC games and mainly want a high-end cloud way to play them across devices. Closest competitors in Gaming include Ubisoft+, EA Play, Xbox Game Pass. Compare features and pricing to find the best fit for your needs.
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