Normcore vs Open Match
Normcore
normcore.ioOpen Match
open-match.devSide by side
| Figure | Normcore | Open Match |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $49/mo | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| API | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 4 | 1 |
| Spec score · Game Networking Middleware | 8.4 (#6) | 8.1 (#12) |
| Spec score · Game Backend Services | 8.3 (#12) | 8.0 (#18) |
| Security | Normcore Private Cloud includes Cloudflare L3/L4 DDoS protection and L7 protection built into private game servers. | The documentation includes a guide for enabling TLS transport encryption. |
| Support | Normcore offers community support through its official Discord and enterprise support through a private Slack channel and dedicated account manager. | The project lists Slack, issue filing, and a mailing list as support channels. |
Plans
Normcore
- PublicFree
- Pro$49 a month
- Unlimited$49 a month
- Enterprise SupportPriced on request
In their own words
Normcore
Normcore is a networking solution for Unity multiplayer applications. It provides networked physics, persistent spaces, voice chat and XR support, with EasySync for synchronizing properties without code; that component can also be converted to a C# RealtimeComponent. Voice over IP and audio streaming can be added to a prefab using a Unity component. For Unity WebGL builds, it supports multiplayer and voice chat through WebRTC without code modifications. The service is aimed at desktop, console, mobile, VR, AR and WebGL projects, with game servers across cloud providers that select regions based on client latency. Normcore Private offers deployment on dedicated cloud servers or on-premises hardware, with support for custom server-side C# or C++ plugins. Its Public plan is free and includes 100 room hours and 120GB of bandwidth per month. Pro costs $49 a month and includes 10,000 room hours and 3TB of bandwidth. Unlimited costs $49 a month plus usage beyond 10,000 room hours and 3TB of bandwidth.
Open Match
Open Match has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.