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At a Glance
Amazon GameLift
Amazon GameLift
Star Rating
(26)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (64.0% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Google Gaming
Google Gaming
Star Rating
(14)3.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (69.2% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Google Gaming
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Reviewers mention that Amazon GameLift excels in its "Quality of Support," scoring 8.3, which is significantly higher than Google Gaming's 6.5. Users report that the support team is responsive and knowledgeable, making it easier to resolve issues quickly.
  • Users on G2 highlight that both platforms have similar "Meets Requirements" ratings of 8.5, indicating that they effectively fulfill user needs. However, Amazon GameLift's additional features for game session management are noted as particularly beneficial for developers.
  • G2 users report that Amazon GameLift has a higher "Ease of Use" score at 8.3 compared to Google Gaming's 8.2. Reviewers mention that the intuitive interface of GameLift simplifies the process of deploying and managing game servers.
  • Users say that Amazon GameLift's "Ease of Setup" is rated at 7.7, while Google Gaming lacks a specific score in this area. Reviewers mention that GameLift's streamlined setup process allows developers to get their games running faster.
  • Reviewers mention that while both products cater to small businesses, Amazon GameLift has a broader range of features tailored for multiplayer games, which users find particularly advantageous for scaling their gaming experiences.
  • Users report that the "Product Direction" ratings are closely matched, with Amazon GameLift at 7.8 and Google Gaming at 7.7. However, reviewers say that GameLift's consistent updates and feature enhancements are seen as a strong commitment to its user base.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Amazon GameLift
No pricing available
Google Gaming
No pricing available
Free Trial
Amazon GameLift
No trial information available
Google Gaming
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.5
16
8.5
10
Ease of Use
8.3
15
8.2
10
Ease of Setup
7.7
5
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
7.3
5
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.3
15
6.5
9
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
7.3
5
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
7.8
16
7.7
10
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Amazon GameLift
Amazon GameLift
Google Gaming
Google Gaming
Amazon GameLift and Google Gaming are categorized as Gaming Tools
Unique Categories
Amazon GameLift
Amazon GameLift has no unique categories
Google Gaming
Google Gaming has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Amazon GameLift
Amazon GameLift
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
64.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
24.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
12.0%
Google Gaming
Google Gaming
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
69.2%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
23.1%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
7.7%
Reviewers' Industry
Amazon GameLift
Amazon GameLift
Computer Games
28.0%
Entertainment
12.0%
Internet
8.0%
Computer Software
8.0%
Warehousing
4.0%
Other
40.0%
Google Gaming
Google Gaming
Computer Software
23.1%
Entertainment
15.4%
Computer Games
15.4%
Marketing and Advertising
7.7%
Internet
7.7%
Other
30.8%
Most Helpful Reviews
Amazon GameLift
Amazon GameLift
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Isaac P.
IP
Isaac P.
Verified User in Computer Games

The most important aspect of any game server is uptime and the ability to scale dynamically. GameLift delivers scale and reliability in spades and the knowledge that its a service by Amazon gives us peace of mind. The ability to test our initial deployment...

Most Helpful Critical Review
JC
Jane C.
Verified User in Biotechnology

Way too complicated. I don't have time for apps that are not user friendly it's 2019.better IT makes for better apps imho

Google Gaming
Google Gaming
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Computer Games
GC
Verified User in Entertainment

The platform is quite flexible and gives you a lot of tools to deliver your titles to the audience. It also helps you understand your players with it's own analytics.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Jessica G.
JG
Jessica G.
Verified User in Computer Software

Bugs, controls, the fact that they have a history of giving up too soon possibly because they don't want to make the investment to do it right and solid the first timeb THEN improved it

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Discussions
Amazon GameLift
Amazon GameLift Discussions
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3 comments
JP
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