Pros of epicgames-freebies-claimer

• Specifically designed for claiming free games on the Epic Games Store
• Lightweight and focused on a single platform
• Easier setup for users only interested in Epic Games freebies

Cons of epicgames-freebies-claimer

• Limited to Epic Games Store, while ArchiSteamFarm supports multiple platforms
• Less active development and community support compared to ArchiSteamFarm
• Fewer features and customization options

Code Comparison

ArchiSteamFarm (C#):

public sealed class Bot : IDisposable {
    internal async Task<bool> AcceptDigitalGiftCard() {
        if (GiftCards == null || GiftCards.Count == 0) {
            return false;
        }
        // ...
    }
}

epicgames-freebies-claimer (JavaScript):

async function claimOffer(offer) {
  try {
    const { data } = await client.purchase(offer, 1);
    console.log(`Claimed ${offer.title} (${data.orderComplete ? "Success" : "Failed"})`);
  } catch (err) {
    console.log(`Failed to claim ${offer.title} (${err.message})`);
  }
}

The code snippets show different approaches:

• ArchiSteamFarm uses C# and has a more complex structure with classes and methods
• epicgames-freebies-claimer uses JavaScript and has a simpler, more focused approach for claiming offers

Both projects serve different purposes, with ArchiSteamFarm being a more comprehensive tool for Steam-related tasks, while epicgames-freebies-claimer is specialized for Epic Games Store freebies.

Pros of SteamDesktopAuthenticator

• Focused specifically on Steam authentication, providing a dedicated desktop solution
• User-friendly interface for managing Steam Guard codes and trade confirmations
• Lightweight and easy to set up for users primarily interested in Steam account security

Cons of SteamDesktopAuthenticator

• Limited functionality compared to ArchiSteamFarm's broader feature set
• Less active development and community support
• Lacks advanced automation capabilities for Steam account management

Code Comparison

ArchiSteamFarm (C#):

public sealed class Bot : IDisposable {
    internal async Task<bool> AcceptTrade(ulong tradeID) {
        if (tradeID == 0) {
            throw new ArgumentOutOfRangeException(nameof(tradeID));
        }

        return await ArchiWebHandler.AcceptTrade(tradeID).ConfigureAwait(false);
    }
}

SteamDesktopAuthenticator (C#):

public class SteamGuardAccount {
    public string GenerateSteamGuardCode() {
        return GenerateSteamGuardCodeForTime(TimeAligner.GetSteamTime());
    }

    public string GenerateSteamGuardCodeForTime(long time) {
        if (SharedSecret == null) return "";
        string sharedSecretUnescaped = Regex.Unescape(SharedSecret);
        byte[] sharedSecretArray = Convert.FromBase64String(sharedSecretUnescaped);
        byte[] timeArray = new byte[8];

        time /= 30L;
        for (int i = 8; i > 0; i--) {
            timeArray[i - 1] = (byte)time;
            time >>= 8;
        }

        HMACSHA1 hmacGenerator = new HMACSHA1();
        hmacGenerator.Key = sharedSecretArray;
        byte[] hashedData = hmacGenerator.ComputeHash(timeArray);
        byte[] codeArray = new byte[5];
        try {
            byte b = (byte)(hashedData[19] & 0xF);
            int codePoint = (hashedData[b] & 0x7F) << 24 | (hashedData[b + 1] & 0xFF) << 16 | (hashedData[b + 2] & 0xFF) << 8 | (hashedData[b + 3] & 0xFF);

            for (int i = 0; i < 5; ++i) {
                codeArray[i] = steamGuardCodeTranslations[codePoint % steamGuardCodeTranslations.Length];
                codePoint /= steamGuardCodeTranslations.Length;
            }
        } catch (Exception) {
            return null;
        }
        return string.Join("", codeArray.Select(a => (char)a));
    }
}