5Stack vs Multiplayer API
| 5Stack | Multiplayer API | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | Free | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | api, Linux, Web | Web |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Matchmaking rules | match type; maximum acceptable latency; Elo ranks; map pools; game-type configuration | — |
| Party matching | Yes | — |
| Latency/region matching | Yes | — |
| Server allocation | Yes | — |
| Deployment model | self_hosted | — |
| SDK platforms | GraphQL; Vue; Vite; CounterStrikeSharp; SwiftlyS2 | — |
| Paid from | — | 25 /mo |
Both are listed in Best Game Matchmaking Software. On Freedom251, 5Stack scores higher on our published basis.