Comparison

Azure PlayFab vs LootLocker

	Azure PlayFab	LootLocker
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.	LootLockerThe player platform behind every game you ship. Connect with your players, engage them, and reward them for sticking around. A managed game backend for player accounts, progression and rewards.
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)	LootLockerPersonal free (under $100,000 combined revenue + funding, 10,000 MAU limit, non-console platforms); Pro $500/mo (30-day free trial, card required; 10,000 MAU included then $0.015 per extra MAU; console platforms); Publisher custom; annual billing saves 10% (official)
Website	Azure PlayFabhttps://developer.microsoft.com/en-us/games/products/playfab/	LootLockerhttps://lootlocker.com/

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.

LootLocker wins when you qualify for the free Personal plan or need a managed backend with console support.