MagicOnion

The premium Open Source alternative to SignalR

🎯 Best for:Unity game developers and .NET teams building high-performance realtime systems.

What is MagicOnion?

A unified realtime API framework for .NET and Unity that leverages gRPC for high-performance, type-safe communication. It eliminates the need for REST or WebSockets by providing a seamless C# interface for client-server interaction.

Tech Stack
C#Backend & Auth

Why MagicOnion?

  • Strict type safety
  • Unity-first optimization
  • High-throughput gRPC

Limitations

  • Strictly .NET ecosystem
  • Steep learning curve
  • Requires HTTP/2 support
3/5/2026
Last Update
458
Forks
6
Issues
MIT
License
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Competitor Cost
-$1,440
/ year (est. based on SignalR)
Self-Hosted
$0
/ year
Team Size10 Users
150+
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