PlayProbe

PlayProbe pairs browser surveys with an aggregated results dashboard, with Unity telemetry and screen recording on its paid plan. It suits indie developers running structured tests on builds they distribute themselves. Its strengths are a low-friction tester experience and a usable free tier; the main trade-offs are external build hosting and no console support.

Overview

Testers can join from a session link without creating an account, and surveys run in a browser. That keeps the participation step straightforward, while developers retain responsibility for making the game build available.

Key features

Build links can point to itch.io, Steam Playtest, or any download URL; WebGL builds can instead be embedded in a session page. PlayProbe does not host builds, so it organizes the test and feedback rather than providing a complete distribution workflow.

Pre- and post-play surveys accept ratings, multiple-choice, emoji-scale, and open-text answers. The dashboard aggregates rating distributions, text responses, and per-question breakdowns, helping teams identify patterns across responses. Developers set play time; surveys add about five minutes, and most sessions take 10–20 minutes end to end.

Pro’s Unity SDK can log custom events, track FPS, catch crashes, and trigger mid-game surveys. These capabilities add in-session context for Unity developers; they are less relevant to teams using other engines. Pro recordings capture the tester’s whole screen, are visible only to the developer, and are retained for 30 days. The recording allowance is 10 minutes per session.

The privacy policy says data is encrypted in transit and at rest, access to production data is restricted, and database row-level security is used. It also says PlayProbe does not sell personal data or use it for advertising; optional analytics cookies load only with consent. Support email goes directly to founder Jakub Gabčo, who builds the product solo.

Pricing

Free — free. Includes one game, three tests, up to 20 sessions per test, pre- and post-play surveys, and the results dashboard. It is a practical way to run a limited program, but the game, test, and session caps constrain continued or larger-scale use.

Pro — $19 a month, billed $19/month. Adds unlimited games and tests, up to 200 sessions per test, screen recording (10 min/session), the Unity SDK, CSV export, and removal of PlayProbe branding. It fits developers who need repeated testing, recordings, or Unity telemetry; the per-test session limit still applies.

Platforms

PlayProbe supports Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and WebGL builds. Its supported list excludes consoles, so developers testing console games should choose another workflow.

Who it's for

PlayProbe is best suited to indie developers who can distribute their own builds and want structured survey feedback without requiring testers to register. Unity teams that need event, performance, crash, or mid-game survey data have a stronger reason to pay for Pro. It is a weaker fit for console development or teams seeking a service that hosts their builds.

Pros and cons

Low-friction participation: testers join by link without an account and answer surveys in a browser.

Useful response summaries: aggregated ratings, text answers, and per-question breakdowns help teams review feedback efficiently.

Free plan has meaningful caps: one game, three tests, and 20 sessions per test limit how far a recurring program can go.

Builds remain external: developers must provide links or embed WebGL builds themselves.

Console games are unsupported: the platform covers desktop, Android, and WebGL builds only.

Alternatives

Game Playtesting Platforms is a broader directory for comparing options in the category.

Consider Antidote if its free trial’s 14-day term, one playtest, up to five community players, 20 survey questions, and 20-minute session limit suit a short evaluation. FirstLook Engagement Analytics may suit teams prioritizing player-profile and email allowances: its Forever Free plan includes 100k player profiles, up to 500 playtesters, and 1,000 emails per month, while Analytics Core is $149 a month.

Userplay is worth comparing for its free Indie plan, which includes unlimited playtests, up to 1,000 players, up to 10 seats, 30-day recording retention, and 25 announcement messages. Go Testify offers a free Essential plan with unlimited playtesting and one active project, with insight reports within that project.

Game Tester is another option to compare. Indieable may fit developers seeking a free, no-card, no-time-limit plan with tester recruitment and screening, keys and tracked bring-your-own links, and playtest rounds, feedback, and bug reports. PlaytestCloud is another option to compare. AccelByte PlaytestHub may suit teams seeking a free, open-source, self-hosted option, though it requires AccelByte Gaming Services (AGS) Extend.

Verdict

Choose PlayProbe if you are an indie developer running survey-led tests on builds you host and want a free starting point, with Pro available for larger session allowances, recordings, and Unity telemetry. Look elsewhere if you need hosted builds or console testing; those are central limits, not gaps that a higher plan resolves.