EA app vs Ubisoft Connect

EEA app8.2Visit Ubisoft Connect8.0Visit

Higher score E EA app #7 in PC Game Launchers 8.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 5 features Visit EA app

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Ubisoft Connect #8 in PC Game Launchers 8.0/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 5 features Visit Ubisoft

• EA app fits best

  EA and connected-platform players

• Ubisoft Connect fits best

  Ubisoft game subscribers

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Side by side

Feature	EEA app 8.2/10 Visit ↗	Ubisoft Connect 8.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.2	8.0
Ranking	#7 in PC Game Launchers	#8 in PC Game Launchers
Best for	EA and connected-platform players	Ubisoft game subscribers
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	$39.99/yr	$7.99/mo
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop	Desktop
Platforms	Windows, macOS	Windows
Integrations	5 integrations	4 integrations
Features EA app 4/5 · Ubisoft Connect 2/5
Cloud saves	✓	✓
Offline mode	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Subscription catalog	✓	✓
Third-party game import	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Mod integration	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Supported OS	Not checked yet	Windows
Our review
Pros	Installs, updates, and launches EA games from a central library. Supports offline play for supported installed games. Adds EA games bought outside the app, including physical copies.	Free Windows launcher organizes and customizes a Ubisoft game library. Cross-progression for supported games plus cross-platform chat and friends. Ubisoft+ access, free games, trials, betas, and in-game rewards.
Cons	Offline mode applies only to supported installed games. EA Play title selection and availability vary by platform and country. Ubisoft linking applies to supported Ubisoft games bought through the EA app.	Limited to Windows as a PC launcher. Cross-progression and cloud saves depend on the game. Ubisoft+ availability and benefits vary by country, plan, platform, and purchase channel.
Our verdict	For players who browse, buy, install, and launch Electronic Arts games on Windows or macOS, the EA app provides a central library and game discovery through Game Hubs. It also connects friends lists and platform accounts, supports… Read the review →	Ubisoft Connect is Ubisoft’s free Windows launcher and gaming service for accessing, managing, and organizing Ubisoft games. It suits players who want one place for their Ubisoft library, social features, rewards, and access to Ubisoft+… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• EA app — where it wins

  • Installs, updates, and launches EA games from a central library.
  • Supports offline play for supported installed games.
  • Adds EA games bought outside the app, including physical copies.

  Where it doesn't

  • Offline mode applies only to supported installed games.
  • EA Play title selection and availability vary by platform and country.
  • Ubisoft linking applies to supported Ubisoft games bought through the EA app.

• Ubisoft Connect — where it wins

  • Free Windows launcher organizes and customizes a Ubisoft game library.
  • Cross-progression for supported games plus cross-platform chat and friends.
  • Ubisoft+ access, free games, trials, betas, and in-game rewards.

  Where it doesn't

  • Limited to Windows as a PC launcher.
  • Cross-progression and cloud saves depend on the game.
  • Ubisoft+ availability and benefits vary by country, plan, platform, and purchase channel.

• EEA app8.2/10 · Free plan

  A free EA launcher with library tools, offline mode, and optional EA Play access.

  Visit EA appFull verdict →
• Ubisoft Connect8.0/10 · Free plan

  A useful Ubisoft hub with a free launcher and optional game subscriptions.

  Visit UbisoftFull verdict →