Comparison

Azure PlayFab vs Diversion

	Azure PlayFab	Diversion
What it says it does	Azure PlayFabPlayFab is the complete backend platform for live games. Build cross-platform multiplayer, LiveOps, economy, and player identity services. Free to start.	DiversionDiversion is scalable version control for game development, Unreal Engine, Unity, 3D and AI - a modern alternative to Perforce, Git, and SVN.
Pricing	Azure PlayFabDevelopment Mode free (up to 10 titles, up to 1,000 lifetime players per title); Pay-as-you-go $0/mo plus metered usage; Standard $99/mo with included meters; Premium $1,999/mo; Foundation Mode included free for titles shipping on Xbox (official)	DiversionIndie free for the first 5 users (up to 20 users, 100GB, up to 5 repos; eligibility required); Pro $25/user/mo (21-day trial, 100GB then $10/mo per extra 100GB, up to 50 seats); Studio $35/user/mo (up to 200 users); Enterprise custom; Education free up to 10 users (official)
Website	Azure PlayFabhttps://developer.microsoft.com/en-us/games/products/playfab/	Diversionhttps://www.diversion.dev/

Which tool for which job

Azure PlayFab wins when you want hosted player accounts, economy and LiveOps with a free start, especially if you ship on Xbox.

Diversion wins when you want a hosted, game-focused version control system and qualify for the free Indie plan or can pay per seat.