Riptide Networking vs Steamworks
| Riptide Networking | Steamworks | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | Free | Free |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, self-hosted, Windows | api, Linux, macOS, Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Network model | client-server | — |
| Supported platforms | PC, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android; Unity and .NET environments | — |
| Transport protocols | UDP, TCP, Steam | — |
| Matchmaking | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Game Networking Middleware. On Freedom251, Riptide Networking scores higher on our published basis.