GameNetworkingSockets vs netcode.io
| GameNetworkingSockets | netcode.io | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | Free | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | api, iOS, Linux, macOS, self-hosted, Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Network model | hybrid | client-server |
| Supported platforms | Linux, Windows, macOS, iOS | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Transport protocols | UDP | UDP |
| Matchmaking | — | No |
Both are listed in Best Game Networking Middleware. On Freedom251, GameNetworkingSockets scores higher on our published basis.