Where it fits
Developers already using the Colyseus framework.
- Node.js multiplayer framework
- Room-based state synchronization
- Managed SSL certificates
- Self-hosting option for the framework
Pricing, in context
Colyseus Cloud advertises plans starting at $15 per month, managed SSL and unlimited bandwidth, without imposed CCU, DAU or MAU limits. This does not remove the resource limits of the chosen plan. The open-source framework can also be self-hosted.
The trade-off to understand
This is a framework-specific hosting choice. An arbitrary WebSocket game is not automatically a Colyseus project; assess the integration work before choosing it for price alone.
Ask before you buy
- Is your server already built with Colyseus?
- What CPU and memory does the selected plan provide?
- How large are your rooms and state updates?
- What happens to active rooms during deployment?
Other options to explore
- DigitalOcean — General-purpose virtual machines for developers who want to operate their own persistent game process.
Compare workload, billing units and responsibilities, rather than assuming these products are interchangeable.
Sources & corrections
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