Open Match vs Photon Realtime
Open Match
open-match.dev
Photon Realtime
photonengine.comSide by side
| Figure | Open Match | Photon Realtime |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | $0.29/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 8 |
| Spec score · Game Networking Middleware | 8.1 (#12) | 8.9 (#2) |
| Spec score · Game Matchmaking Software | 8.0 (#18) | 8.8 (#9) |
| Integrations | The matchmaking guide describes integration with external game frontends, Directors, and dedicated game server allocation systems. | The documented Realtime SDK variants are for Unity and .NET, and Photon’s SDK downloads also include JavaScript and native platform packages. |
| Security | The documentation includes a guide for enabling TLS transport encryption. | Photon Engine states that it is ISO 27001:2022 certified and aligned with GDPR and CCPA; it says Photon Cloud does not store personally identifiable information. |
| Support | The project lists Slack, issue filing, and a mailing list as support channels. | Photon offers public Discord, email contact and an authenticated support form. |
Plans
Photon Realtime
- 20 CCU Development OnlyFree
- Development Only — 20 CCUFree
- Premium Cloud$0.29 a month
- 100 CCU$95, paid once
- 500 CCU$95 a month
- 1000 CCU$185 a month
- 2000 CCU$370 a month
- Enterprise CloudPriced on request
In their own words
Open Match
Open Match has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
Photon Realtime
Photon Realtime has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.