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Best Game LiveOps Software in 2026

Game LiveOps software covers capabilities for managing player-facing activity and ongoing changes in a game. Compare experimentation, live event tools and in-game messaging with player segmentation and remote configuration. Maximum segments and supported game engines add further points to check, alongside free-plan availability and paid-from pricing. BACKND, brainCloud and Metaplay are among the entries. Consider which listed capabilities match the work your team handles after launch, and check whether the supported engines and segmentation details fit your game.

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    AccelByte Gaming Services

    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+5

    AGS combines managed game-backend services with Public Cloud and Private Cloud deployment options. Teams should account for player-based usage fees and the stated GDPR-process limit in Public Cloud.

    7.7 Free plan · paid from $1,500/mo · 90-day trial Visit site
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    BACKND

    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+4

    BACKND groups game backend, matchmaking, persistent-world and chat services for developers building multiplayer features.

    7.7 Free plan Visit site
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    Balancy

    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    Balancy combines game operations, content management and monetization tools, with a free CMS and paid plans for broader needs. Review the asset limits and DAU-based charges when choosing a plan.

    7.6 Free plan · paid from $499/mo Visit site
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    brainCloud

    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+5

    brainCloud bundles game-oriented backend services, with a free Development tier and paid Lite and Standard subscriptions.

    7.6 Free plan · paid from $5/mo Visit site
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    Crux

    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+4

    Crux offers a broad set of multiplayer backend services, with a free Dev plan and paid Launch plan at $10 a month.

    7.5 Free plan · paid from $10/mo Visit site
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    GameAnalytics

    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+4

    GameAnalytics covers player analysis, live operations, data pipelines, and market research in distinct product areas.

    7.4 Free plan · paid from $29/mo (annual) · 14-day trial Visit site
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    FORGECORE

    Free plan APISelf-hostedWeb

    FORGECORE brings game backend systems and live operations tools into one offering, with self-hosting and regional cloud options.

    7.3 Free plan Visit site
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    Hyperstone

    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+5

    Hyperstone pairs game configuration experiments with event-updated dashboards and SDK rollouts. Review the install threshold and irreversible plan switch before choosing the Free plan.

    7.3 Free plan · paid from $0.01/user Visit site
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    Metaplay

    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+5

    Metaplay combines a server-authoritative game backend with LiveOps and social features, and offers both local development and several hosting choices.

    7.3 Free plan · paid from €195/mo Visit site
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    Ondara Game Services

    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+5

    Ondara combines common game backend services with cloud and self-hosted deployment options. The service is in early access, so teams should account for that status when considering it.

    7.2 Free plan · paid from $60/mo Visit site
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    PlayFab

    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+4
    7.2 Free plan Visit site
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    GameLiveOps

    Free plan APIWeb

    Choose GameLiveOps if your team operates Roblox games and wants a reviewable workflow around launch and live operations.

    7.1 Free plan · paid from $19/mo Visit site
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    LootLocker

    Free plan APISelf-hostedWeb

    LootLocker spans player identities, playtesting, progression, and commerce, with SDK and REST API options for game teams.

    7.1 Pricing on request · 30-day trial Visit site
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    Roblox Creator Hub

    Free plan APIMacWeb+1

    Roblox Creator Hub and Studio bring project management, creation tools, collaboration, and APIs into Roblox’s creator platform.

    7.1 Free plan Visit site
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    Joystick

    Free plan APIWeb

    Choose Joystick if your team needs remote configuration, targeted variants, or staged changes across app or game environments.

    7.0 Free plan Visit site
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    Tenjin

    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    Tenjin combines mobile attribution with analytics, integrations, and automation APIs.

    7.0 Free plan · paid from $200/mo Visit site
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    Unity

    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+4
    7.0 Free plan · paid from $210/mo Visit site
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    Unity Version Control

    Free plan APILinuxMac+3

    Unity Version Control offers workflows for developers and artists, with hosted and self-hosted deployment options.

    7.0 Free plan Visit site
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    Yandex Games Developer Console

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

    Choose Yandex Games Developer Console if you publish browser games and want integrated monetization, hosting, and metrics.

    6.8 Free plan Visit site
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    Beamable

    Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+5

    Beamable combines game backend services with multiplayer features and LiveOps tools, with managed SaaS and private cloud deployment options.

    6.5 From $100 · 90-day trial Visit site
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    CleverTap

    by CleverTap
    Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    CleverTap brings messaging, analytics, experimentation, personalization, and orchestration together across many channels.

    6.4 30-day trial Visit site
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    Hiro

    Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+5

    Hiro provides a broad set of game systems across multiple client options, with offline cached-data support in the Unity SDK.

    5.8 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Pragma Engine

    Free trial Web

    Studios building live-service multiplayer games should consider Pragma Engine for its combined backend systems, source access, integrations, and managed infrastructure.

    5.6 From $6,000/mo · 30-day trial Visit site
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    Satori

    Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+2

    Satori covers live content operations, audience management, messaging, experimentation, and analytics for live-service games.

    5.5 From $600/mo Visit site
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    Nakama

    Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+5

    Nakama offers a broad set of backend components for online games, with both self-hosting and managed-cloud deployment options.

    5.3 Open source Visit site

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