Photon Engine vs Unity
| Photon Engine | Unity | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | No | Yes |
| Paid from | $125/mo | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Android, api, iOS, Linux, macOS, self-hosted, Web, Windows | Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, Web, Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Multiplayer networking | Yes | — |
| Player accounts | Yes | — |
| Matchmaking | Yes | — |
| Cloud data | Yes | — |
| Live-ops tools | Yes | — |
| Deployment model | hybrid | — |
Both are listed in Best Game Backend Services. On Samsung Mobile US Press, Photon Engine scores higher on our published basis.