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itch.io vs Steam
itch.io and Steam are both game and app stores. On a $1,000 payment you keep about $1,000 on itch.io and $700 on Steam, before withdrawal or currency-conversion costs.
Updated · from each platform’s published fees and payout terms · how we verify
Key differences
- On a $1,000 payment you keep about $1,000 on itch.io and $700 on Steam, before withdrawal or currency-conversion costs.
- Only itch.io offers PayPal. Only Steam offers Bank transfer.
- Steam is the older platform — founded in 2003, 10 years before itch.io (2013).
Which should you choose?
Choose itch.io if…
- Keeping more of each payment matters most — its fee is lower.
- You want to withdraw via PayPal.
Choose Steam if…
- You want to withdraw via Bank transfer.
- You prefer a long track record (since 2003).
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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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Steam
The dominant PC game store - publish via Steam Direct for a 100 dollar fee per game, recoupable once it earns…
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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 | Free - creators choose their revenue split | $100 per game via Steam Direct, ~30% store cut |
| Withdraw via | PayPal | Bank transfer |
| Availability | Worldwide | Worldwide |
| Founded | 2013 | 2003 |
| Headquarters | San Francisco, United States | Bellevue, Washington, US (Valve) |
| Popularity | 53 views · 0 likes | 44 views · 0 likes |
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, itch.io or Steam?
On a $1,000 payment you keep about $1,000 on itch.io and $700 on Steam, before withdrawal or currency-conversion costs.
Where are itch.io and Steam available?
itch.io: Worldwide. Steam: Worldwide.