Multiplayer API
6.7#21 in game leaderboard softwareFrom $25 a monthFree planWebAPISelf-hosted
VisitMultiplayer API vs PlayFab
What both publish
| Fact | Multiplayer API | PlayFab |
|---|---|---|
| Intended users | The project says it aims to help indie developers and studios ship multiplayer features without building and operating their own backend infrastructure. | Microsoft describes PlayFab as serving game developers, from indie titles to AAA franchises. |
| Security | The privacy policy says passwords use bcrypt, API communications use HTTPS/TLS, authenticated requests require API tokens, and database access uses prepared statements. | Microsoft says developer sign-in migration adds MFA, conditional access, encryption and single sign-on through Microsoft accounts. |
| Self-hosting | The project can be self-hosted under its MIT-0 license; for self-hosted instances, the operator's own deployment and privacy policy apply. | Microsoft's open-source Thundernetes project lets developers run Windows or Linux game servers on Kubernetes clusters, including on-premises clusters. |
Multiplayer API plans
- FreeFree
- Standard$25 a month
- Pro$300 a month
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 Multiplayer API if…
Multiplayer API suits indie developers and studios that want accounts, matchmaking, rooms, leaderboards, and realtime features without operating their own backend infrastructure. Self-hosting also fits teams wanting deployment control.
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.