BACKND
7.9#9 in game liveops softwareFrom $9 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitBACKND vs PlayFab
What both publish
| Fact | BACKND | PlayFab |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | BACKND’s developer documentation lists Unity SDKs, an Unreal SDK, a Platform API and a .NET SDK across its products. | The product page lists integrations for Xbox, Steam, PlayStation 4 and 5, Nintendo Switch, Apple App Store and Google Play. |
| Multiplayer | BACKND Match supports 1:1, individual and team matchmaking, with result processing, reconnection and in-game chat features. | PlayFab offers matchmaking and dedicated multiplayer servers with dynamic scaling, Azure regions, monitoring and DDoS protection. |
| SDK platforms | The Chat SDK supports Android, iOS, Windows, Mac (Editor) and Linux, with Unity, Unreal and Platform API documentation. | The PlayFab Services SDK documentation lists Windows, iOS, macOS, Android, Linux, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch support, with GDK support for Xbox and Windows. |
| Security | BACKND’s homepage says it encrypts data, continuously monitors for customer-information leakage risks, and has TTA V&V quality certification. | Microsoft says developer sign-in migration adds MFA, conditional access, encryption and single sign-on through Microsoft accounts. |
BACKND plans
- FreeFree
- FREEFree
- FREE PlanFree
- BASIC 100$9 a month
- PRO 100$19 a month
- PRO Translate 100$28 a month
PlayFab plans
- Free to StartFree
- Standard Plan$99 a month
- Premium Plan$1,999 a month
- Enterprise PlanPriced on request
- Pay-as-you-goFree
Pick BACKND if…
BACKND suits game developers seeking backend services for authentication, data, matchmaking, chat, or persistent multiplayer worlds. Teams should compare the different service allowances and supported engine or SDK options with their needs.
Pick PlayFab if…
PlayFab is for game developers, from indie teams to AAA studios, who need backend services for live games. It suits teams building player accounts, multiplayer features, live operations, or in-game economies across platforms.