Epic Online Services vs Photon Engine
| Epic Online Services | Photon Engine | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | Free | $125/mo |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Android, api, iOS, Linux, macOS, Windows | Android, api, iOS, Linux, macOS, self-hosted, 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 The Geeks Club, Photon Engine scores higher on our published basis.