Best Game Leaderboard Software in 2026
Updated
In short: Construct 3 is ranked #1 of 37 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Metaplay and AccelByte Gaming Services. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Metaplay. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Xsolla Backend at $5/mo.
When a game needs to record and display player standings, leaderboard software can support scoring and competition across play sessions. Compare custom scoring rules with API access and platform support to understand how each option may fit your game. Historical results and season management address how standings can be organized over time, while real-time updates may matter when players expect current scores. Free-plan availability and paid-from pricing offer cost details to weigh alongside those capabilities. The entries include Construct 3, Metaplay, and AccelByte Gaming Services, along with brainCloud and LEADR. Focus on the scoring structure and result history your game requires.
37 game leaderboard software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
Recognised 40% · Phone app 26% · Documented 20% · Free plan 14% of the score
- 1 Construct 3 iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.9Free Season management: YesCustom scoring rules: YesHistorical results: Yes
- 2 Metaplay iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.9€195/mo
- 3 AccelByte Gaming Services iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.8$1,500/mo
- 4 brainCloud iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.8$15/mo
- 5 LEADR iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.8$7.99/mo Season management: YesHistorical results: Yes
- 6 PlayNANOO SDK iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.8$19.99/mo Season management: YesHistorical results: Yes
- 7 Yandex Games Developer Console iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.8Free
- 8 CheddaBoards iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.7Free Season management: YesHistorical results: Yes
- 9 Colyseus iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.7$15/mo
- 10 Epic Online Services iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.7Free
- 11 LightLeaderboard iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.7$19/mo Season management: YesHistorical results: Yes
- 12 Skillz iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.7Free
- 13 PlayFab iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.5$99/mo
- 14 Highrise Create iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.3 Season management: Yes
- 15 Xsolla Backend iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.1$5/mo
- 16 TapTap Developer Services iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.8 Season management: YesHistorical results: Yes
- 17 App42 Cloud API iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.6 Historical results: Yes
- 18 Snapser iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.3
- 19 Unity Version Control No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.3Free
- 20 GOG Galaxy No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.2Free
- 21 OpenLeaderboard No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.7 Season management: YesCustom scoring rules: Yes
- 22 Steam Input No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.7
- 23 Snap Leaderboard Core No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.6 Season management: YesCustom scoring rules: Yes
- 24 HeyVR Gameplay SDK No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.2 Historical results: Yes
- 25 Multiplayer API No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.2
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Questions about this list
Which game leaderboard software is ranked first on Samsung Mobile US Press?
Construct 3 is ranked #1 of 37 with a score of 7.9. Metaplay is second and AccelByte Gaming Services third.
How many of these have a free plan?
15 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Xsolla Backend has the lowest first paid tier we found: $5/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked mobile-first: a phone app alongside the web or desktop product, a free tier and the depth of its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.