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PlayStation Plus Cloud Streaming vs Sora Stream
Both stand on cloud gaming services. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free trial Windows
Cloud Streaming offers Premium members a way to play select PS5 titles without downloading them, with cloud saves and resolutions up to 4K. Check device, account and country eligibility, and note that Portal support is limited to select PS5 games.
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Sora Stream offers cloud access to a large advertised catalog, with a trial and two paid tiers. Check regional availability and whether selected games require credentials or a valid license before signing up.
Visit Sora StreamThe facts
| PlayStation Plus Cloud Streaming | Sora Stream | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Windows | Android, iPhone, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Essential: $10.99 a month | See the plans |
| Plans published | 6 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Sora Stream |
| Website | playstation.com | sorastream.com |
| On cloud gaming services | #24 of 40 | #20 of 40 |
PlayStation Plus Cloud Streaming: what it does well
- Stream select games without downloads or updates.
- Premium supports up to 4K and HDR at 60Hz.
- Cloud save data is stored automatically during streaming.
- Premium includes Game Trials and online multiplayer.
What to know first
- Requires a PlayStation Plus Premium membership.
- Premium is listed at $19.99 a month.
- Child accounts cannot use Cloud Streaming.
- Portal supports select PS5 games, not PS4 or PS3 games.
Sora Stream: what it does well
- Catalog advertises more than 500 games
- Standard supports up to four profiles
- 24-hour trial requires no card or commitment
- Supports Android, iOS, Windows, macOS, and browser play
What to know first
- No free plan
- Requires an internet connection
- Availability is limited to Europe
- Selected games may require Steam or Epic credentials
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