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Estimate your monthly and annual cost for Photon Engine based on team size. Compare 5 plans side-by-side, then jump straight to cheaper alternatives if the total looks high.

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5 plans
Team size
10 seats
1 50 100 200
Free (20 CCU)
Free
Free
Best fit for 10 seats
Realtime 500 CCU
$95
Flat monthly rate
Annual cost: $1.1k/yr
Realtime 1000 CCU
$185
Flat monthly rate
Annual cost: $2.2k/yr
Realtime 2000 CCU
$370
Flat monthly rate
Annual cost: $4.4k/yr
Fusion and Quantum 500 CCU
$125
Flat monthly rate
Annual cost: $1.5k/yr
See full Photon Engine pricing Estimates exclude taxes, add-ons, and discounts. Verify with Photon Engine before purchase.
Photon Engine monthly cost by team size, prices read October 2026. Per-seat plans are multiplied by the number of seats; yearly cost is 12 times the monthly figure.
Plan 5 seats 10 seats 25 seats 50 seats 100 seats
Free (20 CCU) Free Free Free Free Free
Realtime 500 CCU $95 $95 $95 $95 $95
Realtime 1000 CCU $185 $185 $185 $185 $185
Realtime 2000 CCU $370 $370 $370 $370 $370
Fusion and Quantum 500 CCU $125 $125 $125 $125 $125
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Photon Engine pricing FAQ

How much does Photon Engine cost?

Photon Engine offers 5 plans. The lowest paid tier starts at $95/mo, billed monthly. Use the calculator above to estimate your total monthly and annual cost based on team size, or read our Photon Engine pricing breakdown for hidden costs.

Is the Photon Engine pricing calculator accurate?

The calculator uses Photon Engine's published list prices. Final pricing may include taxes, regional adjustments, annual discounts, or volume negotiation not reflected here. Verify the final number with Photon Engine before purchase.

Are there cheaper alternatives to Photon Engine?

Yes. Toolradar tracks direct competitors to Photon Engine that solve the same problem at a different price point. See our Photon Engine alternatives page for side-by-side cost comparisons, or browse our best cloud & infrastructure ranking.

Methodology. Plan data is parsed from Photon Engine's public pricing page and refreshed by Toolradar editors. Figures are estimates: Photon Engine pricing can change, may include taxes, regional adjustments, or volume discounts not reflected here. Toolradar receives no commission from Photon Engine; our editorial policy explains how we stay independent. Always verify final pricing with Photon Engine before purchase.