GameNetworkingSockets vs Netcode for GameObjects
| GameNetworkingSockets | Netcode for GameObjects | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | Free | Free |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | api, iOS, Linux, macOS, self-hosted, Windows | Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, Web, Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Network model | hybrid | hybrid |
| Supported platforms | Linux, Windows, macOS, iOS | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, and most closed platforms such as consoles |
| Transport protocols | UDP | UDP, DTLS, and secure WebSocket (WSS) |
Both are listed in Best Game Networking Middleware. On Specifiction, Netcode for GameObjects scores higher on our published basis.