PlayProbe vs PlaytestCloud
PlayProbe
playprobe.io
PlaytestCloud
playtestcloud.comSide by side
| Figure | PlayProbe | PlaytestCloud |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $19/mo | €1,025/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 2 | 6 |
| Spec score · Game Playtesting Platforms | 8.4 (#7) | 8.1 (#10) |
| Headquarters | Brno, Czechia | Berlin, Germany |
| Integrations | Builds can be linked from itch.io, Steam Playtest, or any download URL, while WebGL builds can be embedded in a session page. | The Help Center documents integrations with Qualtrics, Typeform, Alchemer, SurveyMonkey and Forsta surveys, plus SAML2-based single sign-on. |
| Recording | Pro screen recordings capture the tester’s whole screen, are visible only to the developer, and are retained for 30 days. | The platform captures players’ screens, voices and touch interactions, along with survey responses and think-aloud transcripts. |
| Security | The privacy policy states that data is encrypted in transit and at rest, production-data access is restricted, and database row-level security is used. | Platform data is encrypted at rest and in transit using 256-bit or higher encryption, and access uses TLS 1.2 or better. |
Plans
PlaytestCloud
- Professional Basic — Mobile or PC only€1,025 a month
- Professional Basic — All Platforms€1,130 a month
- Professional Advanced — Mobile or PC only€2,240 a month
- Professional Advanced — All Platforms€2,825 a month
- Enterprise — All PlatformsPriced on request
- Enterprise — Mobile or PC onlyPriced on request
In their own words
PlayProbe
PlayProbe provides link-based playtesting for indie games, collecting survey responses, screen recordings, and optional Unity telemetry in a dashboard. Developers link to builds hosted elsewhere or embed WebGL builds in a session page; PlayProbe does not host game builds. Testers can open a session link without an account, and surveys run in a browser. Pre- and post-play surveys support ratings, multiple choice, emoji scales, and open text. The dashboard groups responses by rating distribution, text response, and question. Builds can be linked from itch.io, Steam Playtest, or any download URL. The Pro Unity SDK can log custom events, track FPS, catch crashes, and trigger surveys during play. Pro recordings capture the tester’s whole screen, are visible only to the developer, and are retained for 30 days. Supported builds include Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and WebGL; consoles are not supported. Free costs nothing for one game, three tests, and 20 sessions per test. Pro costs $19 a month and includes unlimited games and tests, up to 200 sessions per test, screen recording, and Unity SDK access.
PlaytestCloud
PlaytestCloud helps video game studios, publishers, and accelerators collect player feedback. It recruits target players, records gameplay, and analyzes results; the company says recordings, transcripts, and AI analysis arrive within 48 hours. Captures can include screens, voices, touch interactions, survey responses, and think-aloud transcripts. First Findings AI identifies themes and sentiment, summarizes findings, and links insights to supporting video clips. Research formats include single-session, moderated, diary study, kids, competitor, and survey playtests. Studios can target players by demographics, location, age, gender, and gaming interests, using custom targeting and screeners for narrower audiences. The platform supports cloud testing for Unity, Unreal Engine, and Defold Engine games on iOS, Android, PC, browser, and Steam. Annual Professional Basic pricing starts at €1,025 a month for Mobile or PC only. A 14-day trial includes two Video Tokens for two players.