Photon Realtime vs Photon Server
| Photon Realtime | Photon Server | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | $0.29/mo | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Android, api, iOS, Linux, macOS, self-hosted, Web, Windows | Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Paid from | 95 /mo | 500 /mo |
| Network model | client-server | client-server |
| Supported platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Web, PlayStation 4/5, Xbox One/Series, Nintendo Switch | Windows; .NET/C# clients; cross-platform game clients |
| Matchmaking | Yes | Yes |
| Transport protocols | UDP, TCP, WebSocket, Secure WebSocket | reliable UDP; TCP; HTTP; WebSocket; Secure WebSocket |
Both are listed in Best Game Networking Middleware. On Inferse, Photon Realtime scores higher on our published basis.