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Epic Games Store vs itch.io
Epic Games Store and itch.io are both game and app stores. Fees — Epic Games Store: Keep 88%, 100% of first $1M per product/yr. itch.io: Free - creators choose their revenue split.
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Key differences
- Fees — Epic Games Store: Keep 88%, 100% of first $1M per product/yr. itch.io: Free - creators choose their revenue split.
- Only Epic Games Store offers Bank transfer. Only itch.io offers PayPal.
- itch.io is the older platform — founded in 2013, 5 years before Epic Games Store (2018).
Which should you choose?
Choose Epic Games Store if…
- You want to withdraw via Bank transfer.
Choose itch.io if…
- You want to withdraw via PayPal.
- You prefer a long track record (since 2013).
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Epic Games Store
Epic PC store with open self-publishing and a creator-friendly 88/12 revenue split for developers.
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itch.io
The open marketplace for indie games and game assets - free to publish, and creators choose their own revenue…
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| Type | Game and app stores like Steam | Game and app stores like Steam |
| Category | Games & Apps | Games & Apps |
| Vetted | No | No |
| Work from home | Yes | Yes |
| Fees | Keep 88%, 100% of first $1M per product/yr | Free - creators choose their revenue split |
| Withdraw via | Bank transfer | PayPal |
| Availability | Worldwide | Worldwide |
| Founded | 2018 | 2013 |
| Headquarters | Cary, United States | San Francisco, United States |
| Popularity | 39 views · 0 likes | 53 views · 0 likes |
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, Epic Games Store or itch.io?
Epic Games Store: Keep 88%, 100% of first $1M per product/yr. itch.io: Free - creators choose their revenue split.
Where are Epic Games Store and itch.io available?
Epic Games Store: Worldwide. itch.io: Worldwide.