Alternatives to EA app
EA's official game launcher and library, replacing Origin on Windows and macOS. The listings below can replace it for an important use case. Each note says what changes if you switch.
The original
EA app
EA's official game launcher and library, replacing Origin on Windows and macOS.
Also worth comparing
These listings name EA app as their own alternative, so the relationship runs both ways.
Steam
Valve's PC gaming platform and client for buying, installing and playing games, with community features.
EA app runs on Windows and macOS but only sells and launches EA's own catalog, so it replaces Steam only for EA titles.
Xbox app
Microsoft's Windows app for installing and launching PC Game Pass and Xbox games on PC.
EA app covers only EA's own catalog on Windows and macOS, replacing the Xbox app's Game Pass and Microsoft Store library.
Similar software
Related functionality, not a direct replacement.
Battle.net
Blizzard's launcher for World of Warcraft, Overwatch, Diablo, and other titles.
Ubisoft Connect
Ubisoft's official launcher and player services hub for its game catalog.
Epic Games Store
Epic's game storefront known for weekly free games and exclusive titles.
Playnite
A Windows game library manager that pulls Steam, Epic, GOG, Battle.net, Ubisoft and emulated games into one interface.
Rockstar Games Launcher
Rockstar Games' official Windows launcher for installing and running its PC games.
