No. 16 of 27 ·Game Matchmaking Software

Xsolla Backend

Web · Self-hosted · API

Freedom report

Two barsScore 6.4

Free tierA free tier is on its own pricing page
Open codeNo open-source code on record
Runs widely1 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

Xsolla Backend is ranked #16 of 27 in game matchmaking software on Freedom251. It runs on API, Self-hosted, Web. There is a free plan.

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Xsolla Backend Free 5% of gross sales · free hosting · unlimited support docs.xsolla.cloud · 1 Oct 2026

Compared on game matchmaking software

Free plan: Yes
Matchmaking rules: Arbitrary integer, boolean, string, or double criteria; inclusive minimum and maximum ranges; matching statistics; comparable criteria
Party matching: Yes
Latency/region matching: No
Server allocation: Yes
Deployment model: hybrid
SDK platforms: Unreal, Unity, C++, C#, Node.js

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The record

Purpose: Xsolla Backend is a low-code platform for scalable, cross-play multiplayer games.
Source technology: The platform is powered by AcceleratXR technology and provides source-available technology.
Identity: Its account services support OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, passwordless and device login, multi-factor authentication, SSO, and role-based access control.
Gameplay systems: Features include player inventories, multiple virtual currencies, progression systems, skill trees, quests, and achievement rewards.
Multiplayer: Matchmaking supports region-free and bucket-less matching, parties, custom search criteria, and automatic session creation.
Server scaling: Dedicated server auto-scaling can run instances locally or with any cloud provider and assign them in less than five seconds.
Payments: Purchasing services support entitlements, subscriptions, digital wallets, contact and invoice management, and Stripe integration.
SDKs: Xsolla Backend provides Unreal and Unity plugins plus C++, C#, and NodeJS SDKs.
Deployment: The backend can be installed anywhere Kubernetes operates using Helm charts.
Support: The documentation offers free support through the Xsolla Backend Discord community.
Access limitation: Source-code and free-hosting access require signup, acceptance of the EULA, and a setup wait of three to five days.
Security: Xsolla states that it uses TLS with Perfect Forward Secrecy, DDoS protection, daily backups with 30-day retention, and 24/7 on-call operations.
Compliance: Xsolla states that it is SOC and PCI DSS certified, follows PCI DSS v3.2 Level 1, and adheres to SSAE16 SOC-1 Type II and ISO 27001 standards.
Telemetry: Built-in telemetry is Prometheus-compatible and integrates with Grafana.
Price from: Free

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docs.xsolla.cloud/en/latest/· checked 1 Oct 2026
docs.xsolla.cloud/en/latest/content/-/welcome/what_is_xbe· checked 1 Oct 2026
docs.xsolla.cloud/en/latest/content/-/welcome/features.ht· checked 1 Oct 2026
docs.xsolla.cloud/en/latest/content/-/sdk/index.html· checked 1 Oct 2026
docs.xsolla.cloud/en/latest/content/-/how_to/install/inde· checked 1 Oct 2026
xsolla.com/security· checked 1 Oct 2026