# PlayFlow Cloud (Recommended)

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<p align="center"><strong>PlayFlow</strong> is the <mark style="color:$primary;">easiest</mark> way to <strong>build</strong>, <strong>deploy</strong>, and <strong>scale</strong> multiplayer games globally, it's a fantastic tool for any multiplayer games that might have need of dedicated servers. Their outstanding support, reliable service, and competitive pricing make PlayFlow our personal recommendation. They have a powerful API with many useful features that make them stand-out.</p>

<p align="center"><mark style="color:$info;">Deploy your first server in under 30 seconds for free. No credit card required.</mark></p>

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<h2 align="center"><strong>Instant scaling with global deployment</strong></h2>

<p align="center"><mark style="color:$info;">Effortlessly scale in real time with no surprise costs during traffic surges, and deploy worldwide in seconds using Unity, containers, or your control panel.</mark></p>

<table data-view="cards" data-full-width="false"><thead><tr><th align="center"></th><th align="center"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td align="center"><strong>15+</strong></td><td align="center">Global Regions</td></tr><tr><td align="center"><strong>&#x3C;20ms</strong></td><td align="center">Average Latency</td></tr><tr><td align="center"><strong>1M+</strong></td><td align="center">Players Served</td></tr></tbody></table>

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<h3 align="center">More key benefits of PlayFlow</h3>

<p align="center"><mark style="color:$info;">The PlayFlow Unity SDK provides a powerful and convenient way to manage your game servers, lobbies, and matchmaking directly within the Unity Editor and your game’s C# scripts.</mark></p>

<p align="center"><mark style="color:$info;">Find out more about PlayFlow's robust features below!</mark></p>

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<h2 align="center"><strong>Better pricing than the competition</strong></h2>

<p align="center"><mark style="color:$info;">No hidden fees. Transparent pricing — paying only for what you use. You can use their cost estimator to get an idea of what running your game might cost you directly from their website. Check out their full pricing page</mark> <a href="https://www.playflowcloud.com/#pricing"><mark style="color:$primary;">here</mark></a><mark style="color:$info;">.</mark></p>

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<h2 align="center"><strong>Matchmaking &#x26; lobby system</strong></h2>

<p align="center"><mark style="color:$info;">Complete game lobby system and matchmaking included so you can match-up your players by skill, region, or your own rules.</mark></p>

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<h2 align="center"><strong>Generous free tier &#x26; support that listens</strong></h2>

<p align="center"><mark style="color:$info;">Build fast, playtest often. All without pulling out your credit card. <strong>PlayFlow</strong> offers the quickest way to test your game online, directly from the Unity editor, and you can do so for free!</mark></p>

<p align="center"><mark style="color:$info;">Get help from real people with fast replies, and feedback that actually shapes the platform.</mark></p>

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<h2 align="center">Real-time metrics &#x26; <strong>powerful control panel</strong></h2>

<p align="center"><mark style="color:$info;">Experience seamless monitoring with the advanced dashboard for complete visibility. Instantly track server health, player counts, CPU/memory usage, and network traffic. Features include real-time performance tracking, customizable alerts, log aggregation, and player activity monitoring for optimal performance.</mark></p>

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<h2 align="center">And still more!</h2>

<p align="center"><mark style="color:$info;">Yet more compelling features,</mark> <strong>including</strong><mark style="color:$info;">...</mark></p>

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<p align="center"><i class="fa-browser">:browser:</i> <a href="https://www.playflowcloud.com/">Website</a> <i class="fa-rocket-launch">:rocket-launch:</i> <a href="https://documentation.playflowcloud.com/quickstart">Quick Start</a> <i class="fa-book-open">:book-open:</i> <a href="https://documentation.playflowcloud.com/quickstart">Documentation</a> <i class="fa-unity">:unity:</i> <a href="https://documentation.playflowcloud.com/unity">PlayFlow SDK</a> <i class="fa-gear-complex">:gear-complex:</i> <a href="https://documentation.playflowcloud.com/api-reference/servers/list-game-servers">API Reference</a></p>


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