Colyseus
8.5#1 in game leaderboard softwareFrom $15 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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Photon Server
5.2#25 in game networking middlewareAPISelf-hostedWindows
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| Fact | Colyseus | Photon Server |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | LinkedIn lists 2016 as the founding year. | 2003 |
Colyseus plans
- Open SourceFree
- Colyseus Cloud$15 a month
Photon Server plans
- Photon Server licensePriced on request
Pick Colyseus if…
It suits developers building real-time multiplayer games who want server-authoritative state synchronization and matchmaking. Teams can choose self-hosting or Colyseus Cloud, depending on their deployment needs.
Pick Photon Server if…
It suits teams wanting to run and configure their own multiplayer backend on Windows and .NET/C# environments. It is intended for shared game sessions requiring matchmaking, custom server code, and multiple transport protocols.