UE4 is not free. It charges 5%.
And btw if you believe Epic is entitled to 30% just for the sake of redistribution despite all the delays ,lack of support, tools and communication, then you should be against 's statement regarding other stores charging an unjustified 30% as well because why criticize those stores if you’re providing less support and services but are not charging one less penny?
Now this thread is at the point where most of the issues are discussed in the first page so new readers please read through.