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Alternatives to 5Stack

The tools Specifiction weighs against 5Stack, from its list of game matchmaking software, each with its plans, platforms and spec score.

  1. 01 AccelByte Gaming Services

    AGS suits game studios building and operating online games, from small teams to global launches.

    From $1,000/mo Free plan Web · Windows · macOS · Linux
    9.5 Visit Specs
  2. 02 brainCloud

    It suits game developers, studios, publishers, and enterprise teams building mobile, console, PC, web, or cross-platform services.

    From $5/mo Free plan Web · Windows · macOS · Linux
    9.3 Visit Specs
  3. 03 Colyseus

    Colyseus suits developers building real-time multiplayer games who need server-authoritative game logic, matchmaking, and state synchronization.

    From $15/mo Free plan Open source Web · Windows · macOS · Linux
    9.3 Visit Specs
  4. 04 Edgegap

    It is aimed at game studios and developers building multiplayer games, including mobile, VR, extended-reality, and WebGL/HTML games.

    From $0.03/mo Free plan Web · Windows · macOS · Linux
    9.3 Visit Specs
  5. 05 GS2-Matchmaking

    GS2-Matchmaking suits game developers who need condition-based player matching, party play, or persistent season gatherings.

    From $1,000/mo Free plan Web · Windows · macOS · Linux
    9.1 Visit Specs
  6. 06 Metaplay

    Metaplay describes its audience as game studios building server-authoritative games, from prototype through global launch, including teams operating multiple titles.

    From €195/mo Free plan Web · Windows · macOS · Linux
    9.0 Visit Specs
  7. 07 Asobi

    Asobi is aimed at solo developers and small teams building indie 2D multiplayer games.

    Free trial Web · Windows · macOS · Linux
    8.8 Visit Specs
  8. 08 Epic Online Services

    Epic Online Services suits game developers who need online accounts, social, multiplayer, player-data, or trust-and-safety services.

    Free plan Web · Windows · macOS · Linux
    8.8 Visit Specs
  9. 09 Photon Realtime
    From $0.29/mo Free plan Web · Windows · macOS · Linux
    8.8 Visit Specs
  10. 10 Unity
    Free plan Web · Windows · macOS · Linux
    8.7 Visit Specs
  11. 11 Unity Version Control

    It suits game development teams that need source control for large repositories, binaries or artist workflows.

    Free plan Web · Windows · macOS · Linux
    8.6 Visit Specs
  12. 12 Beamable

    Beamable is for game makers and studios building or operating live games, including multiplayer and Web3 titles.

    From $125/mo Free trial Web · Windows · macOS · Linux
    8.5 Visit Specs
  13. 13 Gameye
    From $2/mo Free trial Web · API · Self-hosted
    8.3 Visit Specs
  14. 14 Amazon GameLift Servers

    Game developers and operators needing dedicated multiplayer hosting, matchmaking, autoscaling, and cross-platform servers may fit GameLift Servers.

    From $1/mo Web · Windows · Linux · iOS
    8.2 Visit Specs
  15. 15 GameRanger
    From $1.66/mo Free plan Windows · macOS
    8.1 Visit Specs
  16. 16 Multiplayer API
    From $25/mo Free plan Web · API · Self-hosted
    8.0 Visit Specs
  17. 17 Open Match
    Free plan API · Self-hosted
    8.0 Visit Specs
  18. 18 SmartFoxServer

    It suits teams building multiplayer games or other multiuser applications that need server-side extensions and real-time analytics.

    From €32.50/mo Free plan Web · Windows · macOS · Linux
    8.0 Visit Specs
  19. 19 Idem

    Idem suits game studios, including indie teams that need matchmaking without building it themselves.

    Free plan Web · API · Self-hosted
    7.9 Visit Specs
  20. 20 Hive Matchmaking
    Free trial Web · Windows · iOS · Android
    7.8 Visit Specs
  21. 21 PlayFlow
    From $20/mo Free plan Web · API
    7.8 Visit Specs
  22. 22 Namazu Elements

    It suits indie developers, studios of different sizes, and backend engineers building online or connected multiplayer games.

    Free plan Web · Windows · macOS · Linux
    7.7 Visit Specs
  23. 23 Pragma Engine
    From $6,000/mo Free plan Web
    7.6 Visit Specs
  24. 24 Xsolla Backend
    Free plan Web · API · Self-hosted
    7.4 Visit Specs
  25. 25 Nakama
    Web · Windows · macOS · Linux
    7.3 Visit Specs
  26. 26 Steam Input

    Steam Input suits players configuring supported controllers and developers adding controller support to games.

    Windows · macOS · Linux · API
    7.2 Visit Specs
  27. 27 GameFabric
    Web · API
    7.1 Visit Specs

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