Open Match vs Photon Engine
| Open Match | Photon Engine | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | Free | $125/mo |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | api, self-hosted | Android, api, iOS, Linux, macOS, self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Multiplayer networking | No | Yes |
| Player accounts | No | Yes |
| Matchmaking | Yes | Yes |
| Cloud data | No | Yes |
| Deployment model | self_hosted | hybrid |
| Live-ops tools | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Game Backend Services. On Specifiction, Photon Engine scores higher on our published basis.