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Audune Leaderboards API

Free#9 of 38 in Game Leaderboard Software

Audune Leaderboards API: A focused open-source API for teams that want to run leaderboard infrastructure themselves. Ranked #9 of 38 in Game Leaderboard Software by our editors (7.9/10); pricing: Open source; best for self-hosted teams needing a minimal API.

7.9/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
7.9 / 10
Pricing
Open source
Best for
Self-hosted teams needing a minimal API
Paid from
Free
Facts checked
22 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Manages boards, contestants, score submission, and multiple score fields
- Supports JWT authentication plus application key and secret management
- Runs with Node.js, Docker, SQLite, or MySQL/MariaDB
Where it doesn't
- Does not provide verified periods or leaderboard history
- Offers a narrower SDK and ecosystem footprint
- Requires teams to manage their own hosting and deployment

Our verdict on Audune Leaderboards API

Audune Leaderboards API is an open-source, self-hosted JavaScript REST API for game and tournament leaderboard management. It is aimed at teams that need a focused backend rather than a hosted leaderboard product or a broad developer platform. Core operations cover creating, modifying, and deleting leaderboard boards and contestants, along with submitting contestant scores. Boards can use different score fields, which suits games or competitions that track more than one result value.

Its platform fit is practical for a Node.js deployment model. A Docker image is available, and the documented database options include SQLite and MySQL/MariaDB. Authentication configuration uses JWT, while application keys and secrets support authorization management. This combination gives teams a straightforward path from a small SQLite deployment to a relational database setup, provided they are comfortable operating the API and its surrounding infrastructure.

The main trade-off is focus. Audune Leaderboards API covers the core CRUD and score-submission layer, but it does not include verified periods or leaderboard history, and its SDK breadth is limited. Those gaps matter for products that need historical ranking analysis, stronger competition-period controls, or a wider set of ready-made client integrations. Choose it when open-source licensing, self-hosting, Docker, and a minimal REST interface are priorities. Consider an alternative when managed hosting, extensive SDK coverage, or deeper leaderboard lifecycle features are central requirements.

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Audune Leaderboards API pricing

Plans Open sourceFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.

See plans on github.com

Audune Leaderboards API fact sheet

Free plan	Not verified
Paid from	Free
Season management	Not verified
Custom scoring rules	Not verified
Historical results	Not verified
Real-time updates	Not verified
API access	Yes
Platform support	Docker, Node.js, SQLite, MySQL/MariaDB
Deployment	Self-hosted
Support	Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business (editorial estimate)
Pricing	Open source
Website	github.com
Facts checked	22 Sep 2026

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