BehaviorWorks vs PlayFab
BehaviorWorks
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| Figure | BehaviorWorks | PlayFab |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $149/mo | $99/mo |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 4 | 5 |
| Spec score · Game Analytics Software | 7.8 (#14) | 8.9 (#2) |
| Intended users | The company says it serves game studios worldwide, from indie developers to AAA publishers, and its terms describe the platform as provided to qualified game development professionals and studios. | Microsoft describes PlayFab as serving game developers, from indie titles to AAA franchises. |
| Support | The Enterprise Suite includes a dedicated support team, while support response times and channels are defined by subscription tier and service level agreement. | PlayFab describes ticketed support and 24/7 emergency escalations, with real-time service health at status.playfab.com. |
Plans
BehaviorWorks
- Playtest Credits$2, paid once
- Pattern Library Access$149 a month
- Analytics Platform$299 a month
- Enterprise Suite$899 a month
PlayFab
- Free to StartFree
- Standard Plan$99 a month
- Premium Plan$1,999 a month
- Enterprise PlanPriced on request
- Pay-as-you-goFree
In their own words
BehaviorWorks
BehaviorWorks has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
PlayFab
PlayFab provides managed backend services for live games and connects players across platforms. Its player services include identity, groups, friends, chat, profiles, stats, game saves and shared data, alongside competitive leaderboards and multiplayer networking. Live-operations tools support remote gameplay tuning, real-time player segmentation and A/B testing. Economy and user-generated-content tools cover virtual economies, live offers, monetization and built-in moderation. Game Data Stream can monitor player activity, analyze retention and revenue, and export raw data. The product lists Unreal and Unity SDKs, custom-engine language support, and integrations including Xbox, Steam, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, App Store and Google Play. Development Mode is free and permits up to 1,000 lifetime player account creations per title, with up to 10 titles per account. Free to Start costs nothing. Standard Plan costs $99 a month; Premium Plan costs $1,999 a month.