Crux
7.5#9 in game leaderboard softwareFrom $10 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitCrux vs PlayFab
What both publish
| Fact | Crux | PlayFab |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | The maker lists Unity, Roblox, Godot, and custom game servers as supported integrations, and publishes JavaScript, Godot, Unity, and Roblox client SDKs. | The product page lists integrations for Xbox, Steam, PlayStation 4 and 5, Nintendo Switch, Apple App Store and Google Play. |
| Intended users | Crux says it is best suited to dedicated-server and multiplayer survival or co-op games, including indie and mid-size studios, and less suited to offline single-player games. | Microsoft describes PlayFab as serving game developers, from indie titles to AAA franchises. |
| Privacy | The maker says player data is processed on the game developer's behalf, and states that it does not sell personally identifying profile data to third parties. | The terms state that Microsoft will not sell Game Data processed on the customer’s behalf within the scope of the CCPA. |
| Product | Crux provides multiplayer game backend services including player authentication, persistent data, leaderboards, server registry, live config, economy, and matchmaking. | PlayFab provides backend services for live games and connects players across platforms. |
| Security | Crux describes PostgreSQL row-level security, environment isolation, and separate API key, server token, and player JWT access modes. | Microsoft says developer sign-in migration adds MFA, conditional access, encryption and single sign-on through Microsoft accounts. |
Crux plans
- DevFree
- Launch$10 a month
- Scale$79 a month
- CustomPriced 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 Crux if…
Crux is aimed at indie and mid-size teams building dedicated-server multiplayer survival or co-op games. It is less suited to offline single-player games.
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.