Amazon GameLift Servers vs GameNetworkingSockets
| Amazon GameLift Servers | GameNetworkingSockets | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | $1/mo | Free |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Android, api, iOS, Linux, self-hosted, Web, Windows | api, iOS, Linux, macOS, self-hosted, Windows |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Network model | hybrid | hybrid |
| Supported platforms | Unity, Unreal Engine, O3DE, custom C++/C# engines; PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, mobile, web, AR/VR | Linux, Windows, macOS, iOS |
| Matchmaking | Yes | — |
| Max players per session | 200 players | — |
| Transport protocols | — | UDP |
Both are listed in Best Game Networking Middleware. On The Geeks Club, Amazon GameLift Servers scores higher on our published basis.