PlayFab

The complete back-end for your live game.

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Overview

PlayFab, a Microsoft company, provides a complete back-end platform for building, launching, and growing live games. Their services include game servers, player accounts, virtual economies, leaderboards, and more, all designed to help developers create and operate successful live games.

✨ Key Features

  • Game Servers
  • Player Accounts
  • Virtual Economy
  • Leaderboards
  • Live Ops

🎯 Key Differentiators

  • Complete back-end platform with a wide range of services
  • Part of the Microsoft Azure ecosystem
  • Generous free tier and pay-as-you-go pricing

Unique Value: A complete and scalable back-end platform that lets you focus on building a great game, not on managing infrastructure.

🎯 Use Cases (3)

Building and operating live games Managing player data and accounts Creating and managing in-game economies

✅ Best For

  • Using their game server hosting to run multiplayer games
  • Managing player profiles and authentication
  • Creating and managing virtual currencies and items

💡 Check With Vendor

Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:

  • Single-player, offline games

🏆 Alternatives

Amazon GameLift Google Cloud for Games Unity Gaming Services

Offers a more comprehensive and integrated suite of back-end services compared to building your own or using multiple point solutions.

💻 Platforms

iOS Android PC Console Web

🔌 Integrations

Unity Unreal Engine Photon Twitch

🛟 Support Options

  • ✓ Email Support
  • ✓ Dedicated Support (Enterprise tier)

🔒 Compliance & Security

✓ SOC 2 ✓ HIPAA ✓ BAA Available ✓ GDPR ✓ ISO 27001 ✓ SSO ✓ COPPA compliant

💰 Pricing

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Free Tier Available

Free tier: Generous free tier for development and small games

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