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Colyseus vs Lightstreamer
Both stand on websocket tools. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Open source AndroidAPIiPhone+5
Colyseus combines server-side game logic, state sync, and matchmaking in a Node.js framework. The free self-hosted plan and paid Cloud service offer different support and deployment paths.
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Lightstreamer offers real-time delivery controls, a range of integration options, and both on-premises and cloud deployment. The free non-production license has a required production license and uptime limit; other pricing requires contacting sales.
Visit LightstreamerThe facts
| Colyseus | Lightstreamer | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Colyseus Cloud: $15 a month | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 2 | 5 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | colyseus.io | lightstreamer.com |
| On websocket tools | #1 of 55 | #5 of 55 |
Colyseus: what it does well
- MIT-licensed and free for commercial games
- Automatic room creation and player matching
- SDKs listed for multiple engines and languages
- Self-hosted deployment or managed Cloud options
- Cloud spans 32 global locations
What to know first
- Cloud has no free tier
- Cloud does not currently offer auto-scaling
- Heavier Cloud workloads require resource upgrades
Lightstreamer: what it does well
- Supports multiple messaging patterns and fine-grained subscriptions.
- StreamSense selects WebSockets or HTTP per client.
- Ready-made connectors include Kafka, MQTT, and JMS.
- Supports on-premises and cloud deployment.
- Monitoring includes Prometheus and Grafana integrations.
What to know first
- Free non-production license requires a Production License.
- Free license requires restart after at most 210 minutes.
- License pricing is available by contacting sales.
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