EA app vs Epic Games Launcher
EA app
ea.comEpic Games Launcher
store.epicgames.comSide by side
| Figure | EA app | Epic Games Launcher |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $3.33/mo | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 8 | 1 |
| Spec score · Game Launcher Software | 8.7 (#3) | 8.4 (#6) |
| Spec score · Game launchers | 8.2 (#20) | 8.2 (#19) |
| Founded | 1982 | 1991 |
| Headquarters | Redwood City, California | Cary, North Carolina, USA |
| Offline mode | Offline play requires one prior online launch, only works for offline-capable games and expires 30 days after the last online launch. | Offline Mode supports eligible installed single-player games without an internet connection, but online multiplayer, cloud saves, achievements, and other online services may be unavailable. |
| Purpose | The EA app is Electronic Arts’ enhanced platform for playing favorite games on Windows. | The Epic Games Launcher provides access to install and launch games from the Epic Games Store Library. |
| Support | EA directs users with installation issues to its customer support team and provides contact support through EA Help. | Epic provides a Player Support portal with self-service account recovery, password help, and two-factor-authentication tools. |
Plans
EA app
- EA Play$5.99 a month
- EA Play$5.99 a month
- EA Play Pro$16.99 a month
- EA Play Pro$16.99 a month
- EA Play$39.99 a year
- EA Play$39.99 a year
- EA Play Pro$119.99 a year
- EA Play Pro$119.99 a year
In their own words
EA app
EA app is Electronic Arts’ game platform for Windows and Mac, replacing Origin on those systems. It lets users collect games, see what friends are playing, and find new EA releases. Linking an EA Account with supported platforms can import friends lists and help users play together. The app is required to play EA games on PC launched through Steam or Epic, and logging in requires an EA Account ID and password. It updates automatically at login unless an update launches while the app is already running. Windows requires a 64-bit PC with Windows 10 or 11; Mac requires macOS 10.15.8 or later. Other operating systems are not supported. The app has a free plan; EA Play costs $5.99 a month and EA Play Pro costs $16.99 a month. EA Play includes a game collection, select new-release trials of up to 10 hours, monthly rewards, and a 10% digital-purchase discount. Pro includes premium editions of select new games on day 1, a premium-edition game collection, and the same discount.
Epic Games Launcher
Epic Games Launcher gives users access to install and launch games in an Epic Games Store library. The launcher is free to install, and Epic offers a new free game every Thursday on mobile and PC. The store is available globally on PC and Mac and worldwide on Android; iPhone and iPad access is limited to specified supported regions. Desktop requirements include Windows 10 64-bit or Windows 11, macOS 13.5 or later, an Intel Core i3 or AMD FX processor, 4GB memory, compatible DirectX 9 graphics and 3GB storage. Many games support cloud saves, and signed-in players can continue progress across devices in supported games. Offline Mode works for eligible installed single-player games, though multiplayer, cloud saves, achievements and other online services may not be available. The launcher supports controllers and automatic updates. Epic accounts support authenticator-app, SMS or email two-factor authentication, parental controls and up to 1,000 friends. Mod support is listed as none. Optional in-app purchases are available.