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Balancy vs FORGECORE
Both stand on game liveops 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+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.
Visit Balancy Free plan APISelf-hostedWeb
FORGECORE brings game backend systems and live operations tools into one offering, with self-hosting and regional cloud options. Studios should note its early-access status and the support differences between Indie and Studio.
Visit FORGECOREThe facts
| Balancy | FORGECORE | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Web | API, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Studio: $499 a month | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 3 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | balancy.co | forgecore.pro |
| On game liveops software | #3 of 26 | #7 of 26 |
Balancy: what it does well
- LiveOps includes scheduled push campaigns and a calendar dashboard.
- Visual scripting supports personalized flows without code.
- CMS includes remote configuration and versioning.
- Self-hosting is available.
- A free CMS plan is listed.
What to know first
- Studio adds DAU-based rates to its $499 monthly price.
- Publisher adds seat and DAU-based charges.
- Assets are limited to 10 MB on CMS.
- Over 1 million DAU requires contacting sales.
FORGECORE: what it does well
- Free Indie tier supports up to 5,000 MAU
- SDKs listed for Unreal, Unity and Godot
- Supports self-hosting or ForgeCore Cloud
- Cloud data remains in the chosen region
- LiveOps includes A/B testing and scheduled events
What to know first
- Early access is waitlist-based
- Indie plan lists docs only for support
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