PlayFab
8.3#1 in social media moderation software$99 usage-basedFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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Sightengine
7.5#2 in social media moderation softwareFrom $29 a monthFree planWebAPISelf-hosted
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| Fact | PlayFab | Sightengine |
|---|---|---|
| Company legal name | Crunchbase lists the legal name as PlayFab, Inc. and identifies Microsoft as its acquirer. | Crunchbase identifies the legal name as Sightengine and operating status as active. |
| Integrations | The product page lists integrations for Xbox, Steam, PlayStation 4 and 5, Nintendo Switch, Apple App Store and Google Play. | The site provides API examples and SDKs for Curl, Python, PHP and Node.js. |
| Privacy | The terms state that Microsoft will not sell Game Data processed on the customer’s behalf within the scope of the CCPA. | Sightengine says no human moderator is involved and customer content is not shared with third parties. |
| Product | PlayFab provides backend services for live games and connects players across platforms. | Sightengine provides APIs to assess, filter and moderate images, videos and text. |
| Rating on G2 | 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review | 4.5 out of 5 from 1 review. |
| Security | Microsoft says developer sign-in migration adds MFA, conditional access, encryption and single sign-on through Microsoft accounts. | Sightengine says its API servers support HTTPS and TLS 1.3 and have an A rating from Qualys SSL Labs. |
PlayFab plans
- Free to StartFree
- Standard Plan$99 a month
- Premium Plan$1,999 a month
- Enterprise PlanPriced on request
- Pay-as-you-goFree
Sightengine plans
- FreeFree
- Starter$29 a month
- Pro$99 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
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.
Pick Sightengine if…
Sightengine suits developers and businesses that need automated content checks for social networks, messaging apps, or marketplaces. Its configurable moderation rules can suit communities with different policies.