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Antidote vs PlayProbe
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.
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Antidote brings playtest workflows, recruitment, data capture, and analysis into a cloud platform for game studios. Plan eligibility and limits vary, so teams should check whether their platform, team size, and testing needs fit the available option.
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PlayProbe offers a way to collect playtest feedback without requiring testers to create accounts, and its Pro plan adds Unity telemetry and screen recordings. Developers should account for external build hosting and the lack of console support.
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| Antidote | PlayProbe | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows | Android, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Indie Plus: $99.95 a month | Pro: $19 a month |
| Plans published | 7 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | antidote.gg | playprobe.io |
| On game playtesting platforms | #2 of 23 | #6 of 23 |
Antidote: what it does well
- Offers self-organized and managed playtesting
- Captures gameplay, face, and controller data
- Supports PC, mobile, and browser games
- Recruitment can use its community or studio players
- Cloud streaming avoids game downloads for selected players
What to know first
- Free Indie plan has team and publisher restrictions
- Pay-as-you-go starts at $25, paid once
- Console testing requires arrangement
- Master plan streaming has usage limits
PlayProbe: what it does well
- Testers can join through a link without an account.
- Surveys support ratings, multiple choice, emoji scales and text.
- Dashboard breaks down responses by question.
- Pro Unity SDK can track FPS and catch crashes.
- Free plan includes 20 sessions per test.
What to know first
- PlayProbe does not host game builds.
- Consoles are not supported.
- Pro screen recordings are retained for 30 days.
- Free plan is limited to 1 game and 3 tests.
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