Colyseus
8.5#1 in game leaderboard softwareFrom $15 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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Riptide Networking
6.6#15 in game networking middlewareFree planFree planAndroidiOSLinuxmacOS
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| Fact | Colyseus | Riptide Networking |
|---|---|---|
| Installation | The recommended server scaffold is npm create colyseus-app@latest followed by npm start. | The project links installation instructions and says it can be used outside Unity in other .NET environments. |
Colyseus plans
- Open SourceFree
- Colyseus Cloud$15 a month
Riptide Networking plans
- Riptide NetworkingFree
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 Riptide Networking if…
Riptide suits developers building multiplayer games in Unity or other .NET environments. It is not suitable for browser-based games and true peer-to-peer use requires source changes.