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Microsoft backend platform for building and operating live games with multiplayer and analytics.

Pricing

From $99 / mo

Founded

2014

Team size

51-200 employees

Headquarters

Redmond, WA

PlayFab preview

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At a glance

Best for

Startup (1-50), Small business (51-200), Mid-market (201-1,000), Enterprise (1,000+)

Pricing model

Tiered plans

Try before you buy

Free trial · Free plan

Integrates with

Unreal EngineUnityXboxSteamPlayStation 5+5

About PlayFab

Azure PlayFab is Microsoft's live-game backend-as-a-service, providing account management, data storage, matchmaking, multiplayer servers, economy, and LiveOps analytics for game studios. It targets game developers who want managed backend infrastructure instead of building it themselves. Capabilities include player identity, cloud scripting, A/B testing, leaderboards, and hosted dedicated game servers.

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Pricing

Commercial model

Pricing model: Tiered plans

Free trial: Yes

Free plan: Yes

Contract minimum: Not specified

Procurement

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Fit

Best-fit company size

Startup (1-50)Small business (51-200)Mid-market (201-1,000)Enterprise (1,000+)

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Implementation & Procurement

Commercial Fit & Ecosystem

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