Netcode for GameObjects
6.7#11 in game networking middlewareFree planFree planAndroidiOSWebLinux
VisitNetcode for GameObjects vs Photon Realtime
Photon Realtime
7.5#4 in game networking middlewareFrom $0.29 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Netcode for GameObjects | Photon Realtime |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | San Francisco, California, United States | Hamburg, Germany |
Netcode for GameObjects plans
- Netcode for GameObjectsFree
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 Netcode for GameObjects if…
It suits Unity developers adding networked play to smaller, less complex games, including projects that already use GameObjects. Teams needing matchmaking or full client-side prediction will need to provide those capabilities separately.
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.