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Epic Games Store vs Microsoft Store
Epic Games Store and Microsoft Store are both game and app stores. Fees — Epic Games Store: Keep 88%, 100% of first $1M per product/yr. Microsoft Store: 15% apps / 12% games, or keep 100% with own payments.
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Key differences
- Fees — Epic Games Store: Keep 88%, 100% of first $1M per product/yr. Microsoft Store: 15% apps / 12% games, or keep 100% with own payments.
- Both pay out via Bank transfer.
- Microsoft Store is the older platform — founded in 2012, 6 years before Epic Games Store (2018).
Which should you choose?
Choose Microsoft Store if…
- You prefer a long track record (since 2012).
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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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Microsoft Store
A store where developers publish and sell Windows apps and games.
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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 | 15% apps / 12% games, or keep 100% with own payments |
| Minimum payout | — | $50 |
| Withdraw via | Bank transfer | Bank transfer |
| Availability | Worldwide | Worldwide |
| Founded | 2018 | 2012 |
| Headquarters | Cary, United States | Redmond, United States |
| Popularity | 40 views · 0 likes | 52 views · 0 likes |
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, Epic Games Store or Microsoft Store?
Epic Games Store: Keep 88%, 100% of first $1M per product/yr. Microsoft Store: 15% apps / 12% games, or keep 100% with own payments.
Where are Epic Games Store and Microsoft Store available?
Epic Games Store: Worldwide. Microsoft Store: Worldwide.