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