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Ploud vs Synos
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.
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Ploud combines a dedicated PS5, retained storage and access to games you own, with browser and TV connection options. Its launch has not begun, and it does not provide games, so both availability and your own library matter.
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Synos combines cloud PC-game execution with multiplayer and sharing features across several devices. Its open-beta status, regional availability, undecided launch pricing, and separate game-licensing model should shape expectations.
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| Ploud | Synos | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows | Android, iPhone, Mac, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | See the plans | Not published |
| Plans published | 4 | None |
| Maker | Not published | Synos |
| Website | ploud.cloud | synos.gg |
| On cloud gaming services | #22 of 40 | #18 of 40 |
Ploud: what it does well
- Assigned physical console remains the same between sessions
- 200 GB of storage retained between sessions
- Supports 1080p, 60 fps and HDR10
- Browser access on supported Mac and Windows versions
- 30-minute free trial listed
What to know first
- Service has not opened yet
- You must bring your own games
- Requires 25 Mbit/s download speed
- No free plan
Synos: what it does well
- Streams PC games to several device types
- Offers free daily beta tokens
- Provides Virtual Cloud LAN multiplayer
- Supports gameplay sharing and spectating
- Supports Xbox and PlayStation controllers
What to know first
- Game content is not provided
- Beta access is limited to listed regions
- Launch pricing is not set
- Steam linking is an upcoming feature