GameNetworkingSockets vs Photon Server
| GameNetworkingSockets | Photon Server | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | Free | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | api, iOS, Linux, macOS, self-hosted, Windows | api, self-hosted, Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Network model | hybrid | client-server |
| Supported platforms | Linux, Windows, macOS, iOS | Windows; .NET/C# clients; cross-platform game clients |
| Transport protocols | UDP | reliable UDP; TCP; HTTP; WebSocket; Secure WebSocket |
| Paid from | — | 500 /mo |
| Matchmaking | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Game Networking Middleware. On Specifiction, GameNetworkingSockets scores higher on our published basis.