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Amazon GameLift Servers vs GameAP
Both stand on game server orchestration software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+4
GameLift Servers offers several hosting models alongside matchmaking and operational tools for multiplayer games. Check fleet-specific costs and the Linux-only constraint for managed container hosting before choosing a setup.
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Free plan Open source APILinuxMac+3
Visit GameAP The facts
| Amazon GameLift Servers | GameAP | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Yes |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Matchmaking Hours: $1 a month | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 6 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | aws.amazon.com | gameap.com |
| On game server orchestration software | #2 of 23 | #1 of 23 |
Amazon GameLift Servers: what it does well
- Can scale up thousands of game servers at once.
- FlexMatch supports sessions of up to 200 players.
- Enhanced DDoS Protection is enabled by default.
- Offers managed EC2, container, and Anywhere fleets.
- Free Tier available to new AWS customers for up to 12 months.
What to know first
- Managed container fleets run on Linux only.
- Free Tier use is subject to usage limits.
- Compute and data-transfer charges may apply.
GameAP: what it does well
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