Photon Fusion vs Steamworks
| Photon Fusion | Steamworks | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | No | |
| Paid from | $0.50/mo | Free |
| Platforms | Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, self-hosted, Web, Windows | api, Linux, macOS, Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Paid from | 95 /mo | |
| Network model | hybrid | |
| Supported platforms | Windows 10/11, macOS, iOS, visionOS, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, Android, WebGL | |
| Matchmaking | Yes | Yes |
| Rollback netcode | No | |
| Transport protocols | UDP, TCP, WebSockets, Secure WebSockets | |
| Multiplayer networking | Yes | |
| Player accounts | Yes | |
| Cloud data | Yes | |
| Live-ops tools | Yes | |
| Deployment model | hybrid |
Listed together in Best Game Networking Middleware