AccelByte Gaming Services
8.2#3 in game matchmaking softwareFrom $1,000 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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Photon Engine
8.0#8 in game backend servicesFrom $125 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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| Fact | AccelByte Gaming Services | Photon Engine |
|---|---|---|
| Company size | LinkedIn lists AccelByte as a privately held software company with 201–500 employees. | Crunchbase lists Exit Games in the 11–50 employee range. |
| Documentation depth | The documentation portal contains getting-started guides, API references, tutorials, SDK references, release notes, FAQs, glossary and support links. | Photon publishes product guides, concepts, API references, release notes, tutorials, samples and a machine-readable documentation index. |
| Founded | 2016 | 2003 |
| Integrations | The game SDKs support Unreal Engine and Unity, while the TypeScript SDK can be used in a browser or service environment. | Official setup material lists Unity, Unreal and native-platform integrations, with SDKs for .NET, C++, JavaScript and other environments. |
| Product | AccelByte Gaming Services is a managed backend platform for building and operating online games. | Photon provides multiplayer networking products and infrastructure for developing and running real-time multiplayer games and applications. |
| Security | AccelByte says it is ISO 27001 compliant and commissions regular third-party penetration tests of AGS infrastructure and services. | Photon says its Cloud processes IP addresses and user IDs, does not store personally identifiable information on its servers, restricts and monitors server access, and performs automated security and vulnerability assessments. |
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
Photon Engine plans
- Development Only 20 CCUFree
- Free 100 CCUFree
- 100 CCU$95, paid once
- 500 CCU$125 a month
- 1000 CCU$250 a month
- 2000 CCU$500 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 Photon Engine if…
Photon suits developers building multiplayer games or applications who need networking, matchmaking, voice, or chat capabilities. Its plans distinguish development-only use, games-only access, and higher connected-user allowances.