PlayProbe vs We Playtest Games

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.

We Playtest Games connects indie game developers with playtesters to collect structured feedback on games. Testers are matched by the genres they play. Each playtest includes a gameplay recording with audio commentary and a summarized transcript covering issues, friction, confusion, or delight; subscription features also list AI-powered summaries and key takeaways. Developers can describe specific testing goals or provide a custom build. Multiplayer sessions can include up to eight players, and the service says a tester has 24 hours to deliver after claiming a playtest. The free option provides one 30-minute session, with the replay posted publicly to YouTube. Pay-as-you-go sessions start at $15, paid once, with duration and player count affecting price. Indie costs $79 a month for five playtest hours per billing period; Studio costs $379 a month for 25 hours. One playtest hour means one hour for one player, while unused subscription hours roll over and never expire, including after cancellation. The service runs on web and through a versioned REST API with API-key authentication, real-time webhooks, and TypeScript and Python clients.