GeForce NOW vs RavadaVDI

GeForce NOW

Description: GeForce NOW is a cloud gaming service developed by Nvidia that allows users to stream games on devices like PCs, Macs, phones, and tablets. It doesn't require high-end hardware since the games run on Nvidia's servers.

Type: software

RavadaVDI

Description: RavadaVDI is an open-source VDI (Virtual Desktop Infrastructure) solution that allows users to access remote virtualized desktops and applications. It enables IT administrators to deploy virtual desktop pools and make them available from any device over the network.

Type: software

Pricing: Open Source

GeForce NOW Features

• Stream PC games on underpowered devices
• Supports Windows, MacOS, ChromeOS, Android and iOS devices
• Access to free-to-play games
• Option to purchase games on supported digital stores
• Cloud saves
• Keyboard and mouse support
• NVIDIA graphics and gameplay optimization

RavadaVDI Features

• Allows access to remote virtualized desktops and applications
• Supports multiple hypervisors like KVM, VirtualBox, VMware
• Provides a web-based management interface
• Offers client software for Windows, Linux, macOS, Android, iOS
• Includes RDP and SPICE protocols for connectivity
• Has load balancing and autoscaling capabilities
• Enables setting user permissions and policies
• Allows taking snapshots of virtual machines

GeForce NOW

• Not listed

RavadaVDI

• Open Source