Vendor 1
PlayFabBackend-as-a-Service
Microsoft backend platform for building and operating live games with multiplayer and analytics.
$99+ / monthPriceNo reviewsRating2014Founded
PlayFab vs PubNub
Vendor decision canvas
Vendor 2
PubNubBackend-as-a-Service
Real-time communication platform providing messaging, presence, and push notifications with global data stream network.
$98+ / monthPriceNo reviewsRating2010Founded
Carry this decision forward
PlayFab + PubNub can move into a shared evaluation.
Evidence sheet
2-vendor view| Vendor 1 PlayFab Backend-as-a-Service The complete backend platform for live games | Vendor 2 PubNub Backend-as-a-Service Power your real-time app with PubNub—the world's largest pub/sub network. | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Category | Backend-as-a-Service | Backend-as-a-Service |
| What it is | Microsoft backend platform for building and operating live games with multiplayer and analytics. | Real-time communication platform providing messaging, presence, and push notifications with global data stream network. |
| Pricing | ||
| Price | $99+ / month | $98+ / month |
| Pricing model | Tiered plans | Tiered plans |
| Free options | Free plan, Free trial | Free plan, Free trial |
| Company | ||
| Founded | 2014 | 2010 |
| Team size | 51-200 employees | 201-500 employees |
| Headquarters | Redmond, WA | San Francisco, CA |
Where these sit in Backend-as-a-Service
- PlayFab$99 / month
- PubNub$98 / month
- Backend-as-a-Service median$17.96 / month
Typical monthly range: $5–$144.5 per seat. 18% are priced on request.
See the whole Backend-as-a-Service market