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Better xCloud
better-xcloud.github.ioAlso covers cloud gaming, game utilities, and remote play
Better xCloud adds features to Xbox's cloud play service and enables Remote Play through the xCloud website.
Alternatives
The Best Better Xcloud Alternatives in 2026
24 alternatives0 free · 20 open source
Looking for something like Better Xcloud? Here are 24 alternatives, ranked by how closely they match it on purpose, features and platforms. Of these, 20 are open source.
About Better Xcloudgithub.com/redphx/better-xcloud
VisitThe Better Xcloud userscript adds browser support for Xbox's cloud service and Remote Play, according to its repository.
Top picks at a glance
First suggestionBetter xCloudBetter xCloud adds features to Xbox's cloud play service…Open source optionchiaki-ngNext-Generation of Chiaki (the open-source remote play…
Quick comparison
| # | Alternative | Pricing | Open source | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Better xCloud | — | Not stated | Android, iOS, Linux |
| 2 | chiaki-ng | — | Yes | Android, Linux, macOS |
| 3 | Chiaki | — | Not stated | Android, Linux, macOS |
| 4 | RemotePlay | — | Not stated | Android, iOS, Web |
| 5 | Steam Link | — | Not stated | Android, iOS, Web |
| 6 | Greenlight | — | Yes | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| 7 | SSTap | — | Yes | — |
| 8 | Web Man Mod | — | Yes | — |
| 9 | Switch-LAN-Play | — | Yes | macOS, Windows |
| 10 | XGP-save-extractor | — | Yes | — |
All Better Xcloud alternatives
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Also covers game utilities, open source, and remote play · same kind of open-source project
Next-Generation of Chiaki (the open-source remote play client for PlayStation)
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Chiaki
git.sr.ht/~thestr4ng3r/chiakiAlso covers game utilities and remote play
Connect to PlayStation Remote Play with Chiaki, a free and open-source client.
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RemotePlay
remoteplay.dl.playstation.net/remoteplay/lang/gbAlso covers game utilities and remote play
Use Sony’s PS Remote Play service to play from PlayStation 5 or PlayStation 4 consoles on supported devices.
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Steam Link
store.steampowered.com/remoteplayAlso covers game utilities and remote play
Stream games from a computer to supported devices using Steam Remote Play.
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Also covers game utilities and open source · same kind of open-source project
Greenlight provides an open-source client for Xbox's cloud play service and home streaming.
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Also covers game utilities and open source · same kind of open-source project
Add game rules for SSTap, a network routing tool for online games, through this repository.
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Also covers game utilities and open source · same kind of open-source project
Web Man Mod adds extended services to PS3 consoles, including web server and FTP functions.
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Also covers game utilities and open source · same kind of open-source project
Connect friends as though they were on a local network with Switch-LAN-Play.
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Also covers game utilities and open source · same kind of open-source project
XGP-save-extractor extracts and backs up save files from Xbox Game Pass games using a Python script.
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Also covers game utilities and open source
Decky Loader adds plugin support to Steam Deck, with plugins for customization and other features.
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Also covers game utilities and open source · same kind of open-source project
Play your favorite games in a borderless window; no more time consuming alt-tabs.
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Also covers game utilities and open source · same kind of open-source project
AntiMicroX maps keyboard buttons and mouse controls to a gamepad for playing games without gamepad support.
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Also covers game utilities and open source · same kind of open-source project
Manage Steam game depots and select older game versions with this DepotDownloader interface.
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Also covers game utilities and open source · same kind of open-source project
Stream Nintendo Switch gameplay to a computer over USB or a network with SysDVR.
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Also covers game utilities and open source · same kind of open-source project
Download updates for PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation Vita games with this GUI or command-line tool.
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Also covers game utilities and open source · same kind of open-source project
Adwaita-for-Steam applies a GNOME-inspired skin to Steam, with installation notes about themes resetting after updates.
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Also covers game utilities and open source · same kind of open-source project
ludusavi backs up PC game save data, helping users preserve progress across supported games.
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Also covers game utilities and open source · same kind of open-source project
Connect Minecraft players through Steam P2P with this network proxy mod, without port forwarding or public IPs.
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Also covers game utilities and open source · same kind of open-source project
Customize the Steam Client with themes and plugins using the Millennium open-source framework.
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Also covers game utilities and open source · same kind of open-source project
Homebrew App Store provides a graphical interface for downloading and managing open-source homebrew apps.
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Also covers game utilities and open source · same kind of open-source project
Create decrypted disc dumps from PlayStation 3 game discs with this utility.
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Also covers game utilities and open source · same kind of open-source project
DepotDownloader downloads Steam depots from a console application built with SteamKit2 and .NET 8.
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Also covers game utilities and open source · same kind of open-source project
Adjust PC game behavior and settings with Special K, a toolkit for various game-related functions.
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Alternatives to similar tools
RemotePlay24 alternativesSteam Bridge24 alternativesBetter xCloud24 alternativesAntiMicroX24 alternativesSteam Link24 alternativesSwitch-LAN-Play24 alternatives
What is the best alternative to Better Xcloud?
Based on features, tags and platforms, the closest alternatives to Better Xcloud are Better xCloud, chiaki-ng, and Chiaki.
Are there open-source alternatives to Better Xcloud?
Yes: chiaki-ng, Greenlight, SSTap, and Web Man Mod.
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