AccelByte Gaming Services
8.2#3 in game matchmaking softwareFrom $1,000 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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Multiplayer API
6.7#21 in game leaderboard softwareFrom $25 a monthFree planWebAPISelf-hosted
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| Fact | AccelByte Gaming Services | Multiplayer API |
|---|---|---|
| Intended users | AccelByte describes AGS as a service for game studios building and operating online games, from small teams to global launches. | The project says it aims to help indie developers and studios ship multiplayer features without building and operating their own backend infrastructure. |
| Security | AccelByte says it is ISO 27001 compliant and commissions regular third-party penetration tests of AGS infrastructure and services. | The privacy policy says passwords use bcrypt, API communications use HTTPS/TLS, authenticated requests require API tokens, and database access uses prepared statements. |
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
Multiplayer API plans
- FreeFree
- Standard$25 a month
- Pro$300 a month
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 Multiplayer API if…
Multiplayer API suits indie developers and studios that want accounts, matchmaking, rooms, leaderboards, and realtime features without operating their own backend infrastructure. Self-hosting also fits teams wanting deployment control.