Best Game Leaderboard Software in 2026
Updated
In short: Construct 3 is ranked #1 of 37 as of 7 October 2026, ahead of brainCloud and Metaplay. The best-ranked option with a free plan is brainCloud. The lowest first paid tier on this page is LEADR at $7.99/mo.
For games built around competition, leaderboard software helps present scores and standings as players take part over time. Compared on custom scoring rules, real-time updates, and historical results, the entries offer useful dimensions to consider for your game’s competition model. API access and platform support matter when connecting leaderboard features to a game, while season management can help frame longer-running play. Free-plan availability and paid-from pricing add budget context. Construct 3, brainCloud, and Metaplay are among the options to examine. Consider how your game calculates scores, when players need updated results, and whether you need to retain results across seasons.
37 game leaderboard software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
Game Leaderboard Software, ranked on how quickly a newcomer can get going. 24 of the 25 on this page can be tried for free.
- 1 Construct 3Free plan
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: yes
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 2 brainCloudPaid from $15/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: yes
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 3 MetaplayPaid from €195/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: yes
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 4 SnapserPaid from $1,000/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: yes
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 5 Unity Version ControlFree plan
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: yes
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 6 App42 Cloud APIPaid from $85/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 7 CruxPaid from $10/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 8 LEADRPaid from $7.99/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 9 PlayFabPaid from $99/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 10 AccelByte Gaming ServicesPaid from $1,500/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 11 ColyseusPaid from $15/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 12 Epic Online ServicesFree plan
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 13 PlayNANOO SDKPaid from $19.99/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 14 Yandex Games Developer ConsoleFree plan
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 15 BeamablePaid from $125/mo
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: yes
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 16 CheddaBoardsFree plan
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 17 LightLeaderboardPaid from $19/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 18 TapTap Developer ServicesFree plan
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 19 Lens StudioFree plan
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 20 Multiplayer APIPaid from $25/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 21 TaloPaid from $24.99/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 22 HeyVR Gameplay SDKFree plan
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 23 Highrise Create
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 24 SkillzFree plan
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 25 GOG GalaxyFree plan
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
Compare all 25 in a table
| # | Platform | Score | Free plan | From | Free plan | Paid from | Season management | Custom scoring rules |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Construct 3 | 8.2 | Free plan | — | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| 2 | brainCloud | 8.1 | Free plan | $15/mo | Yes | 5 /mo | — | — |
| 3 | Metaplay | 8.1 | Free plan | €195/mo | Yes | — | — | — |
| 4 | Snapser | 8.0 | No | $1,000/mo | No | — | — | — |
| 5 | Unity Version Control | 7.8 | Free plan | — | Yes | — | — | — |
| 6 | App42 Cloud API | 7.4 | Free plan | $85/mo | No | 85 /mo | — | — |
| 7 | Crux | 7.4 | Free plan | $10/mo | Yes | 10 /mo | — | — |
| 8 | LEADR | 7.4 | Free plan | $7.99/mo | Yes | — | Yes | — |
| 9 | PlayFab | 7.4 | Free plan | $99/mo | Yes | — | — | — |
| 10 | AccelByte Gaming Services | 7.3 | Free plan | $1,500/mo | Yes | 1,500 /mo | — | — |
| 11 | Colyseus | 7.3 | Free plan | $15/mo | Yes | 15 /mo | — | — |
| 12 | Epic Online Services | 7.2 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | — | — |
| 13 | PlayNANOO SDK | 7.2 | Free plan | $19.99/mo | Yes | 19.99 /mo | Yes | — |
| 14 | Yandex Games Developer Console | 7.2 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | — | — |
| 15 | Beamable | 7.1 | No | $125/mo | No | — | — | — |
| 16 | CheddaBoards | 7.1 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | Yes | — |
| 17 | LightLeaderboard | 7.1 | Free plan | $19/mo | Yes | 19 /mo | Yes | — |
| 18 | TapTap Developer Services | 7.1 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | Yes | — |
| 19 | Lens Studio | 6.9 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | — | — |
| 20 | Multiplayer API | 6.9 | Free plan | $25/mo | Yes | 25 /mo | — | — |
| 21 | Talo | 6.9 | Free plan | $24.99/mo | Yes | — | — | — |
| 22 | HeyVR Gameplay SDK | 6.8 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | — | — |
| 23 | Highrise Create | 6.8 | No | — | Yes | — | Yes | — |
| 24 | Skillz | 6.8 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | — | — |
| 25 | GOG Galaxy | 6.7 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | — | — |
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Questions about this list
Which game leaderboard software is ranked first on The Geeks Club?
Construct 3 is ranked #1 of 37 with a score of 8.2. brainCloud is second and Metaplay third.
How many of these have a free plan?
22 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, LEADR has the lowest first paid tier we found: $7.99/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked on how quickly a newcomer can get going: documentation depth, a free tier or trial, and the platforms it runs on.