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AccelByte PlaytestHub vs Game Tester

Both stand on game playtesting platforms. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

AccelByte PlaytestHub

Free plan Open source APILinuxMac+2

PlaytestHub provides a self-hosted workflow for recruitment, access, distribution, and structured feedback. Its requirements and hosted admin UI limitation make it most relevant to studios already using AGS, particularly on Internal Shared Cloud.

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Game Tester

Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+3

Choose Game Tester if your team needs to gather feedback from gamers across multiple stages of game development, with demographic targeting and several build delivery routes. Look elsewhere if session recording is a requirement or your research specifically needs professional QA testers.

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The facts

AccelByte PlaytestHubGame Tester
Free planYesYes
Open sourceYesNot published
Runs onAPI, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, WebAndroid, API, iPhone, Mac, Web, Windows
Lowest paid planFree or on requestNot published
Plans published1None
MakerNot publishedNot published
Websitegithub.comgametester.gg
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AccelByte PlaytestHub: what it does well

  • Covers applications through survey feedback.
  • Supports Steam keys and two AGS distribution options.
  • Surveys include text, ratings, and multiple choice.
  • Playtest windows can open and close on schedule.
  • Admin mutations are recorded in an audit log.

What to know first

  • Requires AccelByte Gaming Services Extend.
  • Hosted admin UI is currently Internal Shared Cloud only.
  • Discord and Steam identities may differ without a bridge.

Game Tester: what it does well

  • Self-service wizard for customizing tests.
  • Demographic filters for a pool of over 400,000 authenticated gamers.
  • Supports surveys, polls, and user research across development stages.
  • REST API for 20+ major game engines, plus a Unity wrapper.
  • New registrants receive $100 in credit, valid for 90 days.

What to know first

  • No session recording.
  • The company describes its tester audience as primarily younger and not professional QA testers.
  • Each test includes five questions; extra questions cost $1.50 per 10 per tester.

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