Beamable
7.2#12 in game leaderboard softwareFrom $125 a monthAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitBeamable vs PlayFab
What both publish
| Fact | Beamable | PlayFab |
|---|---|---|
| Intended users | Beamable is aimed at game makers and studios building and operating live games, including multiplayer and Web3 titles. | Microsoft describes PlayFab as serving game developers, from indie titles to AAA franchises. |
| Product | Beamable is an open, extensible game server platform for creating online games and virtual worlds. | PlayFab provides backend services for live games and connects players across platforms. |
| Security | The homepage describes built-in cloud hosting, security, and scalability, but the pages reviewed do not specify certifications or compliance standards. | Microsoft says developer sign-in migration adds MFA, conditional access, encryption and single sign-on through Microsoft accounts. |
Beamable plans
- Free Trial (90 Days)Free
- Developer$125 a month
- Studio$595 a month
- Pro$1,895 a month
- Enterprise$3,500 a month
- Enterprise PlansPriced on request
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 Beamable if…
Beamable suits game makers and studios building live, multiplayer, or Web3 titles, especially teams that want Unity or Unreal SDKs and serverless backend tools. Its private-cloud option is aimed at studios seeking dedicated infrastructure and customization.
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.