Normcore vs Photon Quantum

Normcore

5.9 #11 in Game Backend Services

About Normcore

Photon Quantum

6.0 #6 in Game Networking Middleware

About Photon Quantum
NormcorePhoton Quantum
Free planYesYes
Free trialNoNo
Paid from$49/mo$0.50/mo
Open sourceNoNo
PlatformsAndroid, iOS, Linux, macOS, self-hosted, Web, WindowsAndroid, iOS, Linux, macOS, Web, Windows
Free planYesYes
Paid from49 /mo—
MatchmakingYesYes
Network model—client-server
Supported platforms—Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, WebGL, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PS4, PS5
Rollback netcode—Yes
Max players per session—128 players
Transport protocols—UDP, TCP, WebSocket, Secure WebSocket

Both are listed in Best Game Networking Middleware. On Inferse, Photon Quantum scores higher on our published basis.