Amazon GameLift Servers
6.9#4 in game server orchestration softwareFrom $1 a monthAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitAmazon GameLift Servers vs GameCTL
What both publish
| Fact | Amazon GameLift Servers | GameCTL |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Amazon GameLift Servers deploys, operates, and scales dedicated cloud servers for session-based multiplayer games. | GameCTL deploys, manages, and monitors dedicated game servers on a Kubernetes cluster through a single binary with an embedded web UI. |
| Security | Service API clients must support TLS 1.2 or later, and fleets run in logically isolated VPCs with configurable inbound port and IP ranges. | During first-run setup, GameCTL creates a namespaced auth Secret, bcrypts the admin password, and generates a JWT signing key. |
Amazon GameLift Servers plans
- Player Packages$20 a month
- Managed hostingPriced on request
- Matchmaking Hours$1 a month
- Anywhere hostingPriced on request
- Managed container hostingPriced on request
- Managed EC2 hostingPriced on request
GameCTL plans
No prices published.
Pick Amazon GameLift Servers if…
It suits game teams deploying dedicated servers for session-based multiplayer games across supported player platforms. Teams should consider whether managed containers’ Linux-only limit fits their hosting needs.
Pick GameCTL if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.