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The Complete Game Backend Platform

Build Games,Not Infrastructure

The complete backend for multiplayer, social, and live-service games. Self-host for full control or use our managed cloud. You decide.

No vendor lock-in100% Data controlSelf-host or Cloud
99.99%
Uptime SLA
<50ms
Global Latency
14
Backend Services
Free
To Start
GameManager.cs
GameManager.cscsharp
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// Initialize Ondara SDK
var client = await Ondara.Initialize("your-api-key");
// Authenticate player
var player = await client.Auth.LoginWithDevice();
Debug.Log($"Welcome back, {player.DisplayName}!");
// Save progress & update leaderboard
await client.PlayerData.Set("level", 42);
await client.Leaderboards.Submit("highscores", 15000);

SDKs available for Unity, Unreal Engine, Godot, and Web

Self-Host First

Deploy on your own servers for full control

Up to 80% Cheaper

Save massive costs by self-hosting comfortably

Global Edge

Multi-region deployment for low latency

Easy SDKs

Native SDKs for all major game engines

Why Self-Host?

Control your Destiny

Stop renting your success. Own your infrastructure and scale on your terms.

Massive Cost Savings

Scale to millions of players for a flat license fee. Stop paying per-API call or inflated monthly MAU costs.

Data Sovereignty

Keep 100% ownership of your player data. Host databases in your own region for GDPR/COPPA compliance.

No Vendor Lock-in

Never get stuck. Export your data and migrate to your own metal anytime. Open standards, zero proprietary hooks.

Dedicated Performance

Run on dedicated hardware. No noisy neighbors sharing your CPU. Optimize infrastructure exactly for your game.

Deploy in Minutes

Launch your entire backend stack with a single command. We provide production-ready Docker containers and Helm charts for AWS, GCP, and Azure.

Official Docker Images
Kubernetes Helm Charts
terminal
# Start Ondara in 30 seconds
$docker pull ondara/server:latest
$docker run -d -p 8080:8080 ondara/server
Ondara Server v2.0.0 running on :8080
Why Ondara

Same features, Unbeatable pricing

Stop overpaying for game backend services. Get everything you need at a fraction of the cost.

Simple, Predictable Pricing

One price includes all features. No per-API-call fees, no surprise bills.

Ondara
Metered billing, overage fees, per-service costs

No API Call Limits

Unlimited API calls on all plans. Your players won't get rate-limited.

Ondara
Pay per million API calls

Unlimited Projects

Ship as many games as you want on Pro plans. No extra fees per title.

Ondara
Per-project pricing, title fees

Transparent Pricing Comparison

See exactly how much you save as your game grows

Monthly Active Users
OndaraBest Value
PlayFabUnity CloudAccelByte
Save
1,000
$0Free forever
$0Limited features
$0Limited features
N/AEnterprise only
10,000
$19All features
$0Free tier limit
$25Per service
ContactEnterprise only
50,000
$49All features
$100+Metered
$150+Multiple services
ContactEnterprise only
Save 50%
100,000Popular
$99All features
$250+API calls extra
$300+Overage fees
$500+Custom
Save 60%
500,000
$349All features
$1,200+Complex metering
$1,500+Enterprise
$2,000+Custom
Save 75%
1,000,000
$599All features
$2,500+Premium extra
$3,000+Enterprise
$4,000+Custom
Save 80%

* Competitor prices are estimates based on public pricing pages (Jan 2025) and may vary. All prices in USD.

Save up to 80% compared to competitors

Ready to stop overpaying? Start your free trial →

Testimonials

Loved by game creators

Join thousands of developers who trust Ondara to power their games

2,500+
Active Games
10M+
Players Served
99.9%
Uptime SLA
Integration in hours

"Ondara saved us thousands in backend costs. The integration took just a few hours and their Unity SDK is incredibly well documented."

AC

Alex Chen

Indie Creator · Space Rogues

Developer-first

"Finally, a backend that understands what game devs actually need. Simple APIs, fast responses, and pricing that doesn't punish success."

MS

Maria Santos

Lead Developer · Crystal Kingdoms

Seamless migration

"We migrated 50K players from PlayFab with zero downtime. The migration tools and support team made it painless."

JK

James Kim

Studio Founder · Neon Racers

100K concurrent

"The real-time leaderboards handle our daily tournaments flawlessly. We've scaled to 100K concurrent players without issues."

SW

Sophie Weber

Backend Lead · Arena Masters

GDPR compliant

"Self-hosting option was a game changer for our GDPR compliance. Full data sovereignty with enterprise-grade features."

EL

Erik Lindqvist

CTO · Nordic Legends

40% revenue boost

"Their economy system handles our complex item shop and virtual currencies perfectly. Revenue is up 40% since switching."

PS

Priya Sharma

Product Manager · Puzzle Quest

Integration in hours

"Ondara saved us thousands in backend costs. The integration took just a few hours and their Unity SDK is incredibly well documented."

AC

Alex Chen

Indie Creator · Space Rogues

Developer-first

"Finally, a backend that understands what game devs actually need. Simple APIs, fast responses, and pricing that doesn't punish success."

MS

Maria Santos

Lead Developer · Crystal Kingdoms

Seamless migration

"We migrated 50K players from PlayFab with zero downtime. The migration tools and support team made it painless."

JK

James Kim

Studio Founder · Neon Racers

100K concurrent

"The real-time leaderboards handle our daily tournaments flawlessly. We've scaled to 100K concurrent players without issues."

SW

Sophie Weber

Backend Lead · Arena Masters

GDPR compliant

"Self-hosting option was a game changer for our GDPR compliance. Full data sovereignty with enterprise-grade features."

EL

Erik Lindqvist

CTO · Nordic Legends

40% revenue boost

"Their economy system handles our complex item shop and virtual currencies perfectly. Revenue is up 40% since switching."

PS

Priya Sharma

Product Manager · Puzzle Quest

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Simple Pricing

Pay only for what you use

Choose managed cloud for zero maintenance, or self-host for maximum savings.

Run on your own servers (AWS, GCP, Azure, or on-premise). Pay once, own forever. Maximum control.

Community

$0forever

Perfect for indies learning the ropes

Self-Hosted Core
  • 1,000 MAU Limit
  • Unlimited projects
  • Core services (8 of 14)
  • Community support (Discord)
  • Docker deployment
Get Started
Most Popular

Professional

$199one-time

For serious studios shipping games

Perpetual License
  • Unlimited MAU
  • Unlimited projects
  • All 14 services
  • 1 year of included support
  • 1 year of included updates
  • Full Admin Dashboard
Buy License

Enterprise

Custom

For high-scale publishers

Source Available
  • Everything in Professional
  • Source code access
  • Dedicated support channel
  • Custom SLAs
  • On-premise installation help
  • White-labeling
Contact Sales
100,000 MAU
Monthly Active Users
PlayFab / Unity
$250+/mo
Ondara Cloud
$99/mo
Self-Hosted
$199 once

+ your own server costs (~$20-50/mo for 100K MAU on AWS/GCP)

No Credit Card Required

Start free instantly. Upgrade when ready.

Switch Anytime

Move from cloud to self-hosted (or back) whenever you want.

Free Migration

Coming from PlayFab or Unity? We help you migrate.

Need help choosing? Talk to our team →

10K+
Games Powered
99.9%
Uptime SLA
50ms
Avg Latency
24/7
Support
Free tier available

Ready to level up your game?

Join thousands of indie developers and studios building amazing games with Ondara. Get started in minutes with our free tier — no credit card required.

Setup in 5 minutes
Enterprise-grade security
Global edge network
No credit card required

Trusted by game developers worldwide — from solo creators to established studios

Enterprise Security

SOC 2 compliant infrastructure with end-to-end encryption and DDoS protection built-in.

Global Scale

Deploy to 30+ regions worldwide. Auto-scaling infrastructure that grows with your player base.

Instant Setup

Go from zero to production in minutes. Native SDKs for Unity, Unreal, Godot, and more.

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