AccelByte Gaming Services
8.2#3 in game matchmaking softwareFrom $1,000 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitAccelByte Gaming Services vs FORGECORE
What both publish
| Fact | AccelByte Gaming Services | FORGECORE |
|---|---|---|
| Identity | The Access service provides unified player accounts, account linking, roles, permissions and player sanctions. | Identity and Auth supports platform SSO for Steam, Epic, PSN, Xbox Live, Apple, and Google, plus anonymous guest sessions and device linking. |
| Product | AccelByte Gaming Services is a managed backend platform for building and operating online games. | ForgeCore describes itself as a live-service backend that provides game systems including auth, economy, matchmaking, and leaderboards. |
| Security | AccelByte says it is ISO 27001 compliant and commissions regular third-party penetration tests of AGS infrastructure and services. | The site says economy mutations are ACID-transactional and auth flows are rate-limited and audited. |
AccelByte Gaming Services plans
- Public Cloud FoundationsFree
- CommunityFree
- Standard support$1,000 a month
- Private Cloud Foundations$1,500 a month
- Private Cloud Multiplayer$2,500 a month
- Private Cloud Online$2,500 a month
FORGECORE plans
- EnterprisePriced on request
- Indie—
- Studio—
Pick AccelByte Gaming Services if…
AGS is intended for game studios building and operating online games, from small teams to global launches. It may suit teams seeking managed backend services for player accounts, multiplayer and live operations.
Pick FORGECORE if…
It is aimed at game studios building live-service features across supported engines. Self-hosting, regional cloud deployment, and the free Indie tier provide options for different operational needs.