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Edgegap vs PlayFlow
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.
Edgegap offers deployment, hosting and matchmaking options for multiplayer games, with trials and usage-based Edge Cloud billing. Check container runtime and relay limitations against the needs of your game.
Visit EdgegapChoose PlayFlow if you want game server hosting with matchmaking, lobbies, and on-demand scaling in one managed service. The free Hobby plan offers a way to begin, while Pro adds unlimited servers and listed multiplayer features for $20 a month plus usage. Look elsewhere if the Hobby limits are too restrictive or you need a fixed total cost.
Visit PlayFlowThe facts
| Edgegap | PlayFlow | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | Yes |
| Open source | No | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows | API, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Private Fleet: $0.03 a month | Pro: $20 a month |
| Plans published | 19 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | edgegap.com | playflowcloud.com |
| On game server orchestration software | #13 of 23 | #9 of 23 |
Edgegap: what it does well
- Regionless hosting spans more than 615 locations.
- No SDK is required for regionless deployments.
- Hybrid orchestration can use a Private Fleet.
- Integrates with Unity, Unreal Engine and Godot.
- Game server hosting trial requires no credit card.
What to know first
- Edge Cloud containers run for at most 24 consecutive hours.
- Distributed Relays include no compute.
- Game server trial deployments have a 60-minute uptime cap.
PlayFlow: what it does well
- Supports Unity, Unreal, Godot, and custom-engine server executables.
- On-demand servers start for matches and shut down afterward.
- Matchmaking supports skill, region, and custom rules.
- Lobbies let players create, browse, and join.
- More than 15 regions are available on every plan.
What to know first
- Hobby is limited to one server and 60 minutes.
- Pro adds usage charges beyond its monthly price.
- Enterprise pricing is custom.
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