PlayFab vs Solsten
PlayFab
developer.microsoft.comSolsten
solsten.ioSide by side
| Figure | PlayFab | Solsten |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $99/mo | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 5 | 3 |
| Spec score · Game Analytics Software | 8.9 (#2) | 7.2 (#29) |
| Integrations | The product page lists integrations for Xbox, Steam, PlayStation 4 and 5, Nintendo Switch, Apple App Store and Google Play. | Elaris says its ad copy, creative messaging, and variant suggestions integrate with Meta, Google, TikTok, and more. |
| Privacy | The terms state that Microsoft will not sell Game Data processed on the customer’s behalf within the scope of the CCPA. | Solsten says it does not release raw psychological data to customers, identify individual users, or provide customer insights for specific individuals. |
| Security | Microsoft says developer sign-in migration adds MFA, conditional access, encryption and single sign-on through Microsoft accounts. | Solsten says its security setup follows the ISO 27001 norm and includes regular internal audits and an annual external penetration test or code review. |
| Support | PlayFab describes ticketed support and 24/7 emergency escalations, with real-time service health at status.playfab.com. | Elaris Pro includes priority support from psychology, creative, and advertising specialists, plus a private Slack community for direct contact with the product team. |
| What it does | PlayFab is a managed backend platform for games combining game services, real-time analytics and live-operations management. | Solsten combines validated human psychology, behavioral signals, and AI to help companies improve messaging, product decisions, and AI systems. |
Plans
PlayFab
- Free to StartFree
- Standard Plan$99 a month
- Premium Plan$1,999 a month
- Enterprise PlanPriced on request
- Pay-as-you-goFree
In their own words
PlayFab
PlayFab provides managed backend services for live games and connects players across platforms. Its player services include identity, groups, friends, chat, profiles, stats, game saves and shared data, alongside competitive leaderboards and multiplayer networking. Live-operations tools support remote gameplay tuning, real-time player segmentation and A/B testing. Economy and user-generated-content tools cover virtual economies, live offers, monetization and built-in moderation. Game Data Stream can monitor player activity, analyze retention and revenue, and export raw data. The product lists Unreal and Unity SDKs, custom-engine language support, and integrations including Xbox, Steam, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, App Store and Google Play. Development Mode is free and permits up to 1,000 lifetime player account creations per title, with up to 10 titles per account. Free to Start costs nothing. Standard Plan costs $99 a month; Premium Plan costs $1,999 a month.