Hive Matchmaking vs Steam Input
| Hive Matchmaking | Steam Input | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | Yes | No |
| Paid from | — | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Android, iOS, Web, Windows | api, Linux, macOS, Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Matchmaking rules | score, random, individual/team unit, attempt time, score-range expansion, maximum score range | — |
| Party matching | Yes | — |
| Deployment model | managed | — |
| SDK platforms | Unity, Unreal Engine 4, Unreal Engine 5, native Android, native iOS, Cocos2d-x | — |
| Max players per match | 16 players | — |
Both are listed in Best Game Matchmaking Software. On The Geeks Club, Hive Matchmaking scores higher on our published basis.