Colyseus
8.5#1 in websocket toolsFrom $15 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitColyseus vs SmartFoxServer
SmartFoxServer
7.5#5 in game networking middlewareFrom €32.50 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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| Fact | Colyseus | SmartFoxServer |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | LinkedIn lists 2016 as the founding year. | 1999 |
Colyseus plans
- Open SourceFree
- Colyseus Cloud$15 a month
SmartFoxServer plans
- Community EditionFree
- Elastic license€32.50 a month
- Perpetual license€650, paid once
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 SmartFoxServer if…
It suits developers building multiplayer games or other multiuser services who need server-side extensions, analytics, and database connectivity. The free edition may suit projects with up to 100 concurrent users that can display the required notice.