DarkRift 2 vs GameNetworkingSockets
| DarkRift 2 | GameNetworkingSockets | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | Free | Free |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Linux, self-hosted, Windows | api, iOS, Linux, macOS, self-hosted, Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Network model | client-server | hybrid |
| Supported platforms | Unity, .NET | Linux, Windows, macOS, iOS |
| Matchmaking | Yes | — |
| Transport protocols | TCP, UDP | UDP |
Both are listed in Best Game Networking Middleware. On Specifiction, GameNetworkingSockets scores higher on our published basis.