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Green Man Gaming vs Ubisoft Connect

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Green Man Gaming

Gaming

Authorised key reseller with direct publisher agreements and a loyalty discount programme

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Ubisoft Connect logo

Ubisoft Connect

Gaming

Ubisoft launcher, rewards programme and the Ubisoft+ subscription

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Green Man Gaming you buy a key rather than a store entitlement, so refunds follow Green Man Gaming policy, which is narrower and slower than the Steam two hour no questions guarantee.; Ubisoft Connect ubisoft revoked access to The Crew after shutting its servers down in 2024, which established that a purchased title with a single player mode can be made unplayable, and no purchase here is insulated from that.
  • They diverge on capability: Green Man Gaming covers Authorised keys, Ubisoft Connect covers Launcher and patching.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Green Man Gaming and Ubisoft Connect actually diverge.

Attributes where Green Man Gaming and Ubisoft Connect differ
AttributeGreen Man GamingUbisoft Connect
Pricing modelOne-time purchasePer user per month
PlatformsWebWindows, PlayStation, Xbox, Web

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), 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 Green Man Gaming

  • Authorised keys
  • Multi platform keys
  • XP loyalty programme
  • Pre orders
  • Publishing arm
  • Regular sales events

Only in Ubisoft Connect

  • Launcher and patching
  • Cross platform progression
  • Units rewards
  • Ubisoft+ Premium
  • Ubisoft+ Classics
  • Cloud saves

What people use each for

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

Green Man Gaming

  • Buying a full price new release at a discount without accepting the provenance risk of a grey market marketplacenot Ubisoft Connect
  • Pre ordering a title where the publisher has restricted discounting on the platform store itselfnot Ubisoft Connect
  • Building a PC library across several launchers from one basket and one payment methodnot Ubisoft Connect
  • Buying for someone else, since an unredeemed key can be handed over where a platform purchase cannotnot Ubisoft Connect

Ubisoft Connect

  • Playing a single big Ubisoft release at launch for one or two months of subscription instead of seventy up frontnot Green Man Gaming
  • Carrying progress between a PC and a console on titles that support cross platform savesnot Green Man Gaming
  • Households already on PlayStation Plus at a tier that bundles Ubisoft+ Classics, where the back catalogue costs nothing extranot Green Man Gaming
  • Running Ubisoft titles bought on Steam, where the launcher is required whether you want it or notnot Green Man Gaming

Where each one falls short

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

Green Man Gaming

  • You buy a key rather than a store entitlement, so refunds follow Green Man Gaming policy, which is narrower and slower than the Steam two hour no questions guarantee.
  • Some keys carry regional activation restrictions that are disclosed only on the product page, and a key bought in the wrong region cannot be activated or refunded once revealed.
  • Pre order keys are delivered on the publisher schedule, which sometimes means at or slightly after launch while platform buyers are already playing.
  • Catalogue coverage is uneven because major publishers periodically pull authorisation, so the title you want may simply not be stocked at the moment you want it.
  • Customer service is ticket based with no telephone route, and an unresolvable key problem on launch weekend can take days to settle.

Ubisoft Connect

  • Ubisoft revoked access to The Crew after shutting its servers down in 2024, which established that a purchased title with a single player mode can be made unplayable, and no purchase here is insulated from that.
  • The launcher is mandatory even for copies bought on Steam or Epic, so you run two clients, two overlays and two update services for one game.
  • Ubisoft+ leaves nothing behind when you stop paying and there is no credit toward buying a title outright, so a subscription kept across a quiet release year is money with no residue.
  • Ubisoft has operated an inactive account closure policy, which means a library can be put at risk by simply not logging in for a long period.
  • At around eighteen a month the Premium tier costs more than three big releases a year, so it only pays for players who genuinely play a lot of Ubisoft output.

Pricing, plan by plan

Green Man Gaming

Free
  • Store accountFree
    • Free account, you pay per title
    • Prices typically below the platform list price
    • XP loyalty credit earned on purchases

Ubisoft Connect

Free
  • Ubisoft ConnectFree
    • Free launcher, account and rewards programme
    • Required to run Ubisoft titles bought anywhere
    • Games bought individually from the store
  • Ubisoft+ Premium$17.99/month
    • New PC releases at launch
    • Back catalogue, expansions and premium editions
    • Cancel any time, access ends immediately
  • Ubisoft+ Classics$7.99/month
    • Console tier covering older titles
    • Included within some PlayStation Plus tiers

Which should you pick?

Choose Green Man Gaming if

  • You need authorised keys.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want multi platform keys.
Green Man Gaming review

Choose Ubisoft Connect if

  • You need launcher and patching.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows, PlayStation, Xbox, Web.
  • You also want cross platform progression.
Ubisoft Connect review

Questions people ask

Is Green Man Gaming or Ubisoft Connect better?
Neither clearly leads. Green Man Gaming starts at Free and Ubisoft Connect at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Green Man Gaming or Ubisoft Connect?
Green Man Gaming starts at Free and Ubisoft Connect at Free.
Does Green Man Gaming or Ubisoft Connect run on more platforms?
Green Man Gaming runs on Web. Ubisoft Connect runs on Windows, PlayStation, Xbox, Web.
Can I use Green Man Gaming for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Green Man Gaming best used for?
Green Man Gaming is most often used for buying a full price new release at a discount without accepting the provenance risk of a grey market marketplace, pre ordering a title where the publisher has restricted discounting on the platform store itself, building a pc library across several launchers from one basket and one payment method, buying for someone else, since an unredeemed key can be handed over where a platform purchase cannot. Of those, buying a full price new release at a discount without accepting the provenance risk of a grey market marketplace and pre ordering a title where the publisher has restricted discounting on the platform store itself are not what Ubisoft Connect is typically brought in for.
What can Green Man Gaming do that Ubisoft Connect cannot?
Green Man Gaming covers Authorised keys, Multi platform keys, XP loyalty programme, Pre orders. Ubisoft Connect covers Launcher and patching, Cross platform progression, Units rewards, Ubisoft+ Premium.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Green Man Gaming: Are the keys legitimate?

Yes. Green Man Gaming is an authorised reseller buying from publishers and distributors under contract, not a marketplace listing keys from anonymous sellers.

Ubisoft Connect: Do I need Ubisoft Connect if I buy on Steam?

Yes. Ubisoft PC titles bought on Steam still install and launch the Ubisoft Connect client and require a Ubisoft account.

Green Man Gaming: Can I get a refund?

Only under the store policy, and typically not once a key has been revealed. It is meaningfully weaker than buying directly on Steam.

Ubisoft Connect: Can Ubisoft take away a game I bought?

It has done so. The Crew was delisted and access revoked in 2024 after the servers were shut down. Treat purchases as licences, not property.

Green Man Gaming: Will keys work in my country?

Usually, but some titles are region restricted. The restriction is stated on the product page and it is the buyer responsibility to check before purchase.

Ubisoft Connect: Does Ubisoft+ include Assassin Creed releases at launch?

Premium does on PC. The cheaper Classics tier covers older titles only, so new releases are not included there.

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