Normcore
7.5#4 in game networking middlewareFrom $49 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebLinux
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Photon Server
5.2#25 in game networking middlewareAPISelf-hostedWindows
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| Fact | Normcore | Photon Server |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2016 | 2003 |
| Headquarters | Brooklyn, New York, United States | Hamburg, Germany |
| Security | Normcore Private Cloud includes Cloudflare L3/L4 DDoS protection and L7 protection built into private game servers. | Secure WebSocket connections can be configured with TLS certificates, with the documentation recommending certificates signed by a trusted certificate authority for production. |
| Support | Normcore offers community support through its official Discord and enterprise support through a private Slack channel and dedicated account manager. | Photon provides a public Discord community, general email contact, and a support form available after logging in. |
Normcore plans
- PublicFree
- Pro$49 a month
- Unlimited$49 a month
- Enterprise SupportPriced on request
Photon Server plans
- Photon Server licensePriced on request
Pick Normcore if…
Normcore suits Unity developers building multiplayer games, social or collaborative experiences, and applications for VR, AR, or WebGL. Private deployment options may also suit organizations that need on-premises or dedicated-server hosting.
Pick Photon Server if…
It suits teams wanting to run and configure their own multiplayer backend on Windows and .NET/C# environments. It is intended for shared game sessions requiring matchmaking, custom server code, and multiple transport protocols.