GameNetworkingSockets vs Riptide Networking
| GameNetworkingSockets | Riptide Networking | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | Free | Free |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | api, iOS, Linux, macOS, self-hosted, Windows | Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, self-hosted, Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Network model | hybrid | client-server |
| Supported platforms | Linux, Windows, macOS, iOS | PC, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android; Unity and .NET environments |
| Transport protocols | UDP | UDP, TCP, Steam |
Both are listed in Best Game Networking Middleware. On The Geeks Club, Riptide Networking scores higher on our published basis.