FishNet
7.3#7 in game networking middleware$50, paid onceFree planAndroidiOSWebLinux
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Photon Realtime
8.1#2 in game networking middlewareFrom $0.29 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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| Fact | FishNet | Photon Realtime |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | The community integration list includes voice, server hosting and lobby tools, gameplay extensions, utilities, and Steamworks wrappers; the project says it does not officially maintain these assets or guarantee their support. | The documented Realtime SDK variants are for Unity and .NET, and Photon’s SDK downloads also include JavaScript and native platform packages. |
| Security | The documentation describes customizable authenticators that require a client to pass authentication before communicating with the game server. | Photon Engine states that it is ISO 27001:2022 certified and aligned with GDPR and CCPA; it says Photon Cloud does not store personally identifiable information. |
| Support | The docs direct users to troubleshooting guides and the official Discord community for help, and say Pro purchases can include priority support. | Photon offers public Discord, email contact and an authenticated support form. |
FishNet plans
- FishNetFree
- FishNet Pro$50, paid once
Photon Realtime plans
- Development Only — 20 CCUFree
- 20 CCU Development OnlyFree
- Premium Cloud$0.29 a month
- 100 CCU$95, paid once
- 500 CCU$95 a month
- 1000 CCU$185 a month
Pick FishNet if…
FishNet suits Unity developers building networked games who need to choose their hosting arrangement and networking features. Teams needing Pro features or priority support can consider its paid offering.
Pick Photon Realtime if…
Photon Realtime suits multiplayer game developers who need matchmaking, room-based play, and cloud-hosted networking across platforms. Its free development plan is limited to 20 concurrent users, while paid plans address higher usage.