Photon Quantum
7.3#8 in game networking middlewareFrom $0.50 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebLinux
VisitPhoton Quantum vs Photon Realtime
Photon Realtime
8.1#2 in game networking middlewareFrom $0.29 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Photon Quantum | Photon Realtime |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Hamburg, Germany | Hamburg, Germany |
| Product | Photon Quantum is a deterministic ECS framework for Unity online multiplayer games, listed for up to 128 players. | Photon Realtime is a cloud-hosted networking service for building cross-platform real-time multiplayer games. |
| Security certification | Photon Engine states that it is ISO 27001:2022 certified. | Photon says its ISO 27001:2022 audit in 2025 found no major or minor deviations. |
| Support | Free plans include online documentation, samples, tutorials, video streams, and help with account and billing matters; Gaming Circle offers premium development support. | Photon offers public Discord, email contact and an authenticated support form. |
Photon Quantum plans
- Development Only 20 CCUFree
- Free 100 CCUFree
- Premium Cloud$0.50 a month
- 100 CCU$95, paid once
- 500 CCU$125 a month
- 1000 CCU$250 a month
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 Photon Quantum if…
It suits Unity developers building online multiplayer games who need rollback, matchmaking, or server-side integration options. Its free plans offer a starting point for development or games with up to 100 connected users.
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.