Photon Server vs Renet
| Photon Server | Renet | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Windows | — |
| Free plan | No | — |
| Paid from | 500 /mo | — |
| Network model | client-server | client-server |
| Supported platforms | Windows; .NET/C# clients; cross-platform game clients | Rust; Bevy |
| Matchmaking | Yes | No |
| Transport protocols | reliable UDP; TCP; HTTP; WebSocket; Secure WebSocket | UDP; Steam |
Both are listed in Best Game Networking Middleware. On Samsung Mobile US Press, Renet scores higher on our published basis.