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Epic Games Store vs PlayStation Plus

Epic Games Store logo

Epic Games Store

Gaming

PC game storefront with a lower revenue cut for developers

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
PlayStation Plus logo

PlayStation Plus

Gaming

Monthly games, online multiplayer and more

From
$10.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Epic Games Store has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Epic Games Store far fewer community features than Steam: no workshop, limited forums and a weaker review system; PlayStation Plus cloud streaming requires minimum 5 Mbps connection for SD quality
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 29 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Epic Games Store and PlayStation Plus actually diverge.

Attributes where Epic Games Store and PlayStation Plus differ
AttributeEpic Games StorePlayStation Plus
Starting priceFree$10.99/month
Pricing modelFree to use; individual games purchased separatelysubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWindows, macOS, WebWeb

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Gaming).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Epic Games Store

  • 12% revenue share
  • Unreal Engine royalty waiver
  • Weekly free games
  • Cross-platform services

Only in PlayStation Plus

Nothing recorded that Epic Games Store does not also cover.

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Epic Games Store

  • Buying PC games, often at lower prices than competing storesnot PlayStation Plus
  • Claiming the weekly free gamenot PlayStation Plus
  • Developers wanting a better revenue share than the 30% standardnot PlayStation Plus

PlayStation Plus

  • Accessing hundreds of games through monthly subscription catalognot Epic Games Store
  • Playing online multiplayer games with teammates and competitorsnot Epic Games Store
  • Trying games before purchasing them with trial accessnot Epic Games Store
  • Streaming games directly to PlayStation 5 via cloudnot Epic Games Store

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Epic Games Store

  • Far fewer community features than Steam: no workshop, limited forums and a weaker review system
  • A smaller catalogue, and its exclusivity deals have been unpopular with players
  • The client has a longstanding reputation for being slower and less capable than competitors
  • A smaller audience means developers trade reach for the better revenue split

PlayStation Plus

  • Cloud streaming requires minimum 5 Mbps connection for SD quality
  • Premium tier requires 15 Mbps for 1080p streaming
  • No free tier available

Pricing, plan by plan

Epic Games Store

Free
  • Epic Games StoreFree
    • Free account
    • Weekly free games
    • Game purchases billed individually

PlayStation Plus

$10.99/month
  • PlayStation Plus Essential$10.99/month
    • Monthly games
    • Online multiplayer
    • Exclusive discounts
  • PlayStation Plus Extra$16.99/month
    • All Essential benefits
    • Game Catalog with hundreds of games
    • Ubisoft+ Classics
  • PlayStation Plus Premium$19.99/month
    • All Extra benefits
    • Classics Catalog
    • Game trials

Which should you pick?

Choose Epic Games Store if

  • You need 12% revenue share.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows, macOS, Web.
  • You also want unreal engine royalty waiver.
Epic Games Store review

Choose PlayStation Plus if

Nothing in the data separates PlayStation Plus from Epic Games Store on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

PlayStation Plus review

Questions people ask

Is Epic Games Store or PlayStation Plus better?
Neither clearly leads. Epic Games Store starts at Free and PlayStation Plus at $10.99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Epic Games Store or PlayStation Plus?
Epic Games Store has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Epic Games Store and $10.99/month for PlayStation Plus.
Does Epic Games Store or PlayStation Plus run on more platforms?
Epic Games Store runs on Windows, macOS, Web. PlayStation Plus runs on Web.
Can I use Epic Games Store for free?
Yes. Epic Games Store has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. PlayStation Plus starts at $10.99/month.
What is Epic Games Store best used for?
Epic Games Store is most often used for buying pc games, often at lower prices than competing stores, claiming the weekly free game, developers wanting a better revenue share than the 30% standard. Of those, buying pc games, often at lower prices than competing stores and claiming the weekly free game are not what PlayStation Plus is typically brought in for.
What can Epic Games Store do that PlayStation Plus cannot?
Epic Games Store covers 12% revenue share, Unreal Engine royalty waiver, Weekly free games, Cross-platform services.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Epic Games Store: Is the Epic Games Store free?

Yes, the store and account are free. Games are purchased individually, and one is given away free each week.

PlayStation Plus: How much does PlayStation Plus cost?

PlayStation Plus Essential costs $10.99/month, Extra costs $16.99/month, and Premium costs $19.99/month. Monthly, quarterly (3 months), and annual billing options are available with discounts on longer commitments.

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Epic Games Store: Why do developers use it?

A 12% revenue share against the 30% platform standard, plus waived Unreal Engine royalties on sales through the store.

PlayStation Plus: What is included in each PlayStation Plus tier?

Essential includes monthly games, online multiplayer, and cloud storage. Extra adds a Game Catalog with hundreds of games and Ubisoft+ Classics. Premium includes all Extra features plus game trials, cloud streaming for PS3/PS5 games, and access to up to 100 Sony movies.

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Epic Games Store: How does it compare with Steam?

Steam has a much larger catalogue and far richer community features. Epic competes on price, developer revenue share and free games.

PlayStation Plus: Does PlayStation Plus offer annual pricing discounts?

Yes, annual plans offer 33-39% savings compared to paying monthly. Annual Essential costs $79.99, Extra costs $134.99, and Premium costs $159.99.

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