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Head-to-head · Game LiveOps Software

brainCloud vs LootLocker

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score brainCloud #3 in Game LiveOps Software 9.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 4 features Visit brainCloud
LootLocker #8 in Game LiveOps Software 8.5/10 Pricing on request · 30-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 4 features Visit LootLocker

brainCloud leads on 1 check, LootLocker on 0, and 0 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scorebrainCloud · 9.1/10
  • Free planonly brainCloud
  • Free trialonly LootLocker

brainCloud scores higher on our rubric for game liveops software: 9.1 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #8.

brainCloud offers free plan; LootLocker doesn't.

brainCloud is the better fit for budget-conscious game teams needing backend and LiveOps. LootLocker is the better fit for studios needing accounts, inventory, and LiveOps.

  • brainCloud fits best

    Budget-conscious game teams needing backend and LiveOps

  • LootLocker fits best

    Studios needing accounts, inventory, and LiveOps

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Side by side

Feature brainCloud 9.1/10 Visit ↗ LootLocker 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 8.5
Ranking #3 in Game LiveOps Software #8 in Game LiveOps Software
Best for Budget-conscious game teams needing backend and LiveOps Studios needing accounts, inventory, and LiveOps
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price — —
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial — 30 days
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android Web
Support Email, Live chat, Tickets, Community, Docs, Phone Email, Community, Docs
Integrations 7 integrations 10 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features brainCloud 0/4 · LootLocker 0/4
Remote configuration Not checked yet Not checked yet
Live event tools Not checked yet Not checked yet
Player segmentation Not checked yet Not checked yet
In-game messaging Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Game engines Not checked yet Not checked yet
Experimentation Not checked yet Not checked yet
Maximum segments Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Free plan plus Development Plus at $5 per month
  • Combines multiplayer, matchmaking, LiveOps, analytics, and messaging
  • Supports web, desktop, iOS, and Android game deployments
  • Unified accounts, authentication, and account linking across platforms
  • LiveOps broadcasts, triggers, segments, rewards, and content tools
  • SDKs and APIs for Unity, Unreal, Godot, and other engines
Cons
  • Usage-based pricing may add charges beyond plan allowances
  • Higher tiers are needed for greater API-call capacity
  • The broad feature set may exceed the needs of simple game projects
  • Commercial pricing is quote-based rather than publicly listed
  • The trial is limited to 1,000 MAU per month
  • Self-hosting is available through an Enterprise License
Our verdict

brainCloud is a cloud-based backend-as-a-service platform for game developers, studios, publishers, educational institutions, and enterprises. It combines authentication, player accounts, cloud data, multiplayer networking, matchmaking,…

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LootLocker is a game backend for developers and publishers building web, PC, console, and mobile projects. It brings player authentication, guest and platform logins, white-label login, cross-platform account linking, cloud saves,…

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  1. brainCloudGame LiveOps Software 9.1Free plan
  2. LootLockerGame LiveOps Software 8.5Pricing on request · 30-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • brainCloud — where it wins

    • Free plan plus Development Plus at $5 per month
    • Combines multiplayer, matchmaking, LiveOps, analytics, and messaging
    • Supports web, desktop, iOS, and Android game deployments

    Where it doesn't

    • Usage-based pricing may add charges beyond plan allowances
    • Higher tiers are needed for greater API-call capacity
    • The broad feature set may exceed the needs of simple game projects

  • LootLocker — where it wins

    • Unified accounts, authentication, and account linking across platforms
    • LiveOps broadcasts, triggers, segments, rewards, and content tools
    • SDKs and APIs for Unity, Unreal, Godot, and other engines

    Where it doesn't

    • Commercial pricing is quote-based rather than publicly listed
    • The trial is limited to 1,000 MAU per month
    • Self-hosting is available through an Enterprise License

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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