SkyRig vs Shadow PC
Transparent, pay‑per‑hour performance vs monthly subscriptions. Choose what fits your playstyle and workload.
Pay‑per‑use
Datacentre-backed GPUs
Instant setup
SkyRig
Next‑generation cloud gaming
$0.56/hour
Starting price
- GPUs up to RTX 3080 Ti class
- Pay‑per‑used pricing
- Instant setup
- Full admin access
Shadow PC
Traditional cloud gaming
$30/month
Monthly commitment
- Older GPU options
- Monthly subscription
- Long setup process
- Full admin access
Key Differences at a Glance
GPU Options
SkyRig
NVIDIA T4, L4, A10G + AMD V520 (up to RTX 3080 Ti class)
Shadow PC
RTX 2000, RTX A4500 (Low power GPUs, bad for gaming)
Pricing Model
SkyRig
Pay per hour, no commitment
Shadow PC
Monthly subscription required
Setup Time
SkyRig
30s*
Shadow PC
15-30 minutes
Storage Options
SkyRig
100GB - 1.5TB NVMe
Shadow PC
512GB SSD
Regional Availability
SkyRig
100+ regions worldwide
Shadow PC
Multiple regions worldwide
Admin Access
SkyRig
Full administrative control
Shadow PC
Full administrative control
Detailed Comparison
| Feature | SkyRig | Shadow PC |
|---|---|---|
| GPU Options | NVIDIA T4, L4, A10G + AMD V520 (up to RTX 3080 Ti class) | RTX 2000, RTX A4500 (Low power GPUs, bad for gaming) |
| Pricing Model | Pay per hour, no commitment | Monthly subscription required |
| Setup Time | 30s* | 15-30 minutes |
| Storage Options | 100GB - 1.5TB NVMe | 512GB SSD |
| Regional Availability | 100+ regions worldwide | Multiple regions worldwide |
| Admin Access | Full administrative control | Full administrative control |
* SkyRig can provision instances in as little as 30 seconds, though actual time may vary depending on system load and availability.
Which should you choose?
Pick SkyRig if you value modern GPUs, instant access, and flexible pay‑per‑hour usage. Choose Shadow PC if a fixed monthly plan better fits your budget and you don’t mind older GPU options.
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