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GearUP Team Plans: How to Choose Between Duo and Squad Memberships

Maya Tran By Maya Tran
date Last updated: 17 Jul, 2026 clock 3 min

> ## Quick Answer
> GearUP offers two team membership plans: Duo, for two players, and Squad, for up to five players. Both include the same membership features; the main differences are the number of people sharing the membership and the cost. If you usually play with one friend, the Duo plan is suitable for you. If you frequently play multiplayer competitive matches and have a fixed team, you can choose the Squad plan. The following sections will provide a detailed introduction to the team memberships.

GearUP Team Plans: How to Choose Between Duo and Squad Memberships

What Are Team Plans?

GearUP’s new subscription option is designed to let players who have fixed teammates and who share network connection issues share network optimization services. It only requires the Team Owner to subscribe, who can then invite other players to join, and all players in the team receive the same membership benefits. Compared with single-player subscriptions, Team Plans are more cost-effective and more convenient to subscribe to.

Duo and Squad Plan Comparison

FeatureDuo PlanSquad Plan
Members2Up to 5
Captain
Invite Friends14
Premium FeaturesSameSame
Independent Boosting
RenewalOne RenewalOne Renewal
Best ForCouples / FriendsTeams / Families

All players in the team can receive premium membership benefits, including:

  • Dedicated network optimization for each player
  • Latency reduction and packet loss optimization
  • Intelligent routing node selection
  • Cross-region connection optimization
  • In-game translation feature (supported in some games)
  • Twitch Drops AFK feature

Which Plan to Choose?

Besides choosing a plan based on the number of fixed teammates, you can also decide according to your regular gaming habits:

You Usually PlayRecommended Plan
One regular teammate (It Takes Two, A Way Out, FC 26 Co-op)Duo Plan
Small team of 3–5 players (Valorant, Fortnite, Apex Legends, Rainbow Six Siege, League of Legends)Squad Plan

Note, GearUP Team Plans allow inviting or removing members during the subscription, so if you are certain you usually play with more than two people, Squad is the best choice.

Click to view the Team Plan details >

How to Subscribe?

  1. The Team Owner clicks the personal center at the top right of the GearUP client.
  2. Click Subscribe.
    GearUP Team Plans: How to Choose Between Duo and Squad Memberships
  3. On the payment page, switch to the Duo or Squad tab at the top of the payment page, switch to the Duo or Squad tab at the top of the payment page, choose the duration and complete the payment. After payment is completed, the Team Owner membership will be activated immediately.
    GearUP Team Plans: How to Choose Between Duo and Squad Memberships
  4. In the "Settings → Account Settings → My Team" panel you can manage team slots and invite other players to join.

Quick Q&A

Can I switch between different Team Plans?
No. If your current Team Plan has not expired, then you can only purchase the same plan.

Do I need to invite other players as soon as the subscription takes effect?
No. As long as there are vacant team slots, you can decide when to invite.

Can the Team Owner be changed?
No. During the subscription period, the Owner is fixed.

Summary

If GearUP improves the gaming experience for you and your teammates, the new Team Plans are an excellent choice. Lower price, the same high-quality service, we highly recommend them.

About The Author
Maya Tran Maya Tran

Maya Tran is our Market Expansion Specialist, responsible for marketing, event operations, and user growth for GearUP’s global gaming markets. She helps foster strategic partnerships with numerous game companies and leads campaign planning as well as social media and community operations across multiple GearUP product lines. Through a variety of event formats, she helps more players worldwide discover GearUP’s products and become users.

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