Netick
6.7#12 in game networking middlewareFree planFree planAndroidiOSWebLinux
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Photon Realtime
8.1#2 in game networking middlewareFrom $0.29 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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| Fact | Netick | Photon Realtime |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | The official Unity Transport integration supports UDP, WebSocket, Unity Relay, and cross-platform connectivity between WebGL and native clients. | The documented Realtime SDK variants are for Unity and .NET, and Photon’s SDK downloads also include JavaScript and native platform packages. |
| Product | Netick is a free, server-authoritative, state-sync networking solution for Unity. | Photon Realtime is a cloud-hosted networking service for building cross-platform real-time multiplayer games. |
| Security | The Unity Transport integration offers optional TLS encryption for WebSocket and DTLS encryption for UDP. | 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 documentation directs users with questions or requests to the Netick Discord community and offers custom engine integration by email. | Photon offers public Discord, email contact and an authenticated support form. |
Netick plans
- FreeFree
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 Netick if…
It suits Unity developers building client-server multiplayer games who need features such as prediction, replay, or server-side hit detection. Available platforms depend on the chosen transport.
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.