- Best for
- Buying, organising and playing PC games
- Free plan
- Yes
- Pricing
- Check the provider's website for current pricing in your currency.
- Company origin
- United States
Overview
Steam is pC gaming platform with store, community, workshop and remote play. It is a strong fit for buying, organising and playing PC games. It is used internationally — check that it supports your country's tax rules, currency and payment methods.
Pros
- Huge library
- Frequent sales
Cons
- Store only, not a streaming tool
Who should consider Steam?
Consider it if you are among buying, organising and playing PC games. Before you buy, test it with a week of real work, check the price for your number of users, and confirm you can export your data if you switch later.
Steam alternatives
| Software | Best for | Free plan | Origin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Streaming and recording gameplay for free | Yes | US | Visit | |
| New streamers wanting alerts and overlays fast | Yes | US | Visit | |
| Overlays, chatbots and sponsorships for streamers | Yes | IL | Visit | |
| Building a gaming community or squad chat | Yes | US | Visit | |
| Live streaming games to a global audience | Yes | US | Visit | |
| Recording highlights and updating drivers on NVIDIA GPUs | Yes | US | Visit |
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Frequently asked questions
Does Steam have a free plan?
Yes, it offers a free plan or free tier with limits. Check current limits on the provider's website.
What is Steam best for?
Buying, organising and playing PC games.
What are the best alternatives to Steam?
OBS Studio, Streamlabs, StreamElements, Discord, Twitch.