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Steam vs EA app: catalog facts
Steam	EA app
Freemium The client is free; games and other content are bought individually.	Free Free to download; games are purchased or subscribed to separately.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS	Windows, macOS
Native client for Windows, macOS and Linux Large store with free and paid games	Required and official access point for EA's game catalog Available on both Windows and macOS
Requires a Steam account Closed source	Tied to EA's own storefront rather than a universal library Another launcher to keep updated alongside others
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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