Nakama vs Unity
NakamaBackend-as-a-Service
From $600 / moPublished price
UnityGame Development Platforms
From $2,310 / seat / yrPublished price
Nakama Backend-as-a-Service Scalable game backend and LiveOps stack for multiplayer games | Unity Game Development Platforms Develop, deploy, and grow with Unity, the world's leading 3D game engine. | |
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| Overview | ||
| Category | Backend-as-a-Service | Game Development Platforms |
| What it is | Open-source game server from Heroic Labs providing social, real-time, and competitive features. | Real-time 3D platform used by game studios, automotive, and enterprise for interactive experiences and digital twins. |
| Pricing | ||
| Published price | From $600 / mo Nakama is open source and free to self-host. Heroic Cloud managed Nakama currently starts at $600 per month, with larger deployments and support priced by configuration. | From $2,310 / seat / yr Personal is free (revenue eligibility limits). Lowest paid tier is Unity Pro at $2,310 / seat / yr ($210 / seat / mo) after a 5% increase effective Jan 12, 2026. Enterprise and In… |
| Pricing model | Tiered plans | Tiered plans |
| Free options | Free plan · No free trial | Free plan · Free trial |
| Deal on Cubbie | None right now | None right now |
| Company | ||
| Founded | 2015 | 2004 |
| Team size | 51-200 employees | 5001-10000 employees |
| Headquarters | London, UK | San Francisco, CA |