AccelByte PlaytestHub vs PlayProbe

AccelByte PlaytestHub is an open-source, self-hosted application for running closed game playtests from applications through feedback. Players apply for a place, accept an NDA, get a game code or download, play, and complete a survey. Studios can distribute Steam keys, AGS Campaign redemption codes, or ADT build download URLs. Players sign in with Discord through AGS IAM, which provides the backend with an AGS user identity. Studios can review signups, manage code pools, examine structured feedback, and send bulk announcements from the AGS Admin Portal. Surveys support versioned text, 1–5 ratings, and multiple-choice questions; players must accept a revised NDA before submitting a survey response. Playtest windows can open and close on a schedule, and a configured number of initial signups can be approved automatically. The backend runs as an AGS Extend Service Extension, while the player frontend is a static bundle. The hosted admin UI is currently available for Internal Shared Cloud only. The MIT-licensed tool costs nothing and requires AGS Extend.

PlayProbe provides link-based playtesting for indie games, collecting survey responses, screen recordings, and optional Unity telemetry in a dashboard. Developers link to builds hosted elsewhere or embed WebGL builds in a session page; PlayProbe does not host game builds. Testers can open a session link without an account, and surveys run in a browser. Pre- and post-play surveys support ratings, multiple choice, emoji scales, and open text. The dashboard groups responses by rating distribution, text response, and question. Builds can be linked from itch.io, Steam Playtest, or any download URL. The Pro Unity SDK can log custom events, track FPS, catch crashes, and trigger surveys during play. Pro recordings capture the tester’s whole screen, are visible only to the developer, and are retained for 30 days. Supported builds include Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and WebGL; consoles are not supported. Free costs nothing for one game, three tests, and 20 sessions per test. Pro costs $19 a month and includes unlimited games and tests, up to 200 sessions per test, screen recording, and Unity SDK access.