Colyseus
8.5#1 in websocket toolsFrom $15 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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Xsolla Backend
6.0#27 in game matchmaking softwareFree planFree planWebAPISelf-hosted
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| Fact | Colyseus | Xsolla Backend |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | LinkedIn lists 2016 as the founding year. | 2005 |
Colyseus plans
- Open SourceFree
- Colyseus Cloud$15 a month
Xsolla Backend plans
- Xsolla BackendFree
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 Xsolla Backend if…
Xsolla Backend suits game developers building cross-play multiplayer systems who need identity, matchmaking, scalable servers, payments, and SDK options. It also fits teams deploying on Kubernetes or using local and cloud infrastructure.