Open Match vs Unity
Open Match
open-match.dev
Unity
unity.comSide by side
| Figure | Open Match | Unity |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 1 | 8 |
| Spec score · Game Networking Middleware | 8.1 (#12) | 8.6 (#4) |
| Spec score · Game Matchmaking Software | 8.0 (#18) | 8.7 (#10) |
| Spec score · Game Backend Services | 8.0 (#18) | 8.6 (#9) |
| API | Open Match exposes resource-based REST APIs over HTTP and gRPC and complies with the OpenAPI specification. | Unity Cloud Services APIs provide low-level API access to Unity Cloud Services, and the UGS CLI automates dashboard and administrative operations. |
| Deployment | Open Match can be installed in a Kubernetes cluster using Helm or static Kubernetes YAML files. | Unity lists deployment support for Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, macOS, web, consoles, and XR platforms. |
| Integrations | The matchmaking guide describes integration with external game frontends, Directors, and dedicated game server allocation systems. | Unity Integrations connect Cloud Build, Cloud Diagnostics and Collaborate with webhooks, Discord, Slack and email. |
| Security | The documentation includes a guide for enabling TLS transport encryption. | Unity says it regularly tests its services and securely stores and separates user assets; it also operates a responsible disclosure and bug bounty program. |
| Support | The project lists Slack, issue filing, and a mailing list as support channels. | Unity directs users to its Issue Tracker and Editor bug reporting flow, while Pro includes expedited customer support and Enterprise includes dedicated support. |
Plans
Unity
- Free tierFree
- Pay-as-you-goPrice not published
- Pay-as-you-goPriced on request
- Unity PersonalFree
- Unity Pro$210 a month
- Unity Pro$2,310 a year
- Unity EnterprisePriced on request
- Unity IndustryPriced on request
In their own words
Open Match
Open Match has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.