Netick vs Photon Realtime
| Netick | Photon Realtime | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | Free | $0.29/mo |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, Web, Windows | Android, api, iOS, Linux, macOS, self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Network model | client-server | client-server |
| Supported platforms | Unity; Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, WebGL depending on transport | Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Web, PlayStation 4/5, Xbox One/Series, Nintendo Switch |
| Matchmaking | Yes | Yes |
| Rollback netcode | Yes | — |
| Transport protocols | UDP, WebSocket, TCP | UDP, TCP, WebSocket, Secure WebSocket |
| Paid from | — | 95 /mo |
Both are listed in Best Game Networking Middleware. On The Geeks Club, Photon Realtime scores higher on our published basis.