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FishNet vs Mirror Networking
Both stand on game networking middleware. 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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FishNet combines a free, server-authoritative networking core with prediction, scene support, and flexible hosting options. Teams should account for its primitive-only prediction collider shapes and enable transport encryption if needed.
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Mirror provides core networking components and multiple transport options for Unity multiplayer projects without paywalls or CCU costs. Review its feature statuses and Unity version recommendations before choosing it for a project.
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| FishNet | Mirror Networking | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | Android, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | FishNet Pro: $50, paid once | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 2 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | fish-networking.gitbook.io | mirror-networking.com |
| On game networking middleware | #3 of 29 | #7 of 29 |
FishNet: what it does well
- Free plan has no CCU caps or paywalls.
- Supports dedicated and player-hosted servers.
- Built-in client-side prediction includes Rigidbody prediction.
- Addressables support covers network scenes and prefabs.
What to know first
- Transport is unencrypted by default.
- Prediction colliders support primitive shapes only.
- FishNet Pro is listed at $50.00 USD once.
Mirror Networking: what it does well
- Free and MIT licensed
- No paywalls or CCU costs
- Supports dedicated servers and client hosts
- Includes UDP, TCP, and WebSocket transports
- Automatic transform and script-variable synchronization
What to know first
- Matchmaking is not supported
- Lag compensation and encryption are Beta
- Unreliable sync mode is in Development
- Bitpacking and prediction are still being researched
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