It’ll soon be free to publish apps to the Microsoft Store

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May 19, 2025, 4:00 PM

• •Microsoft is eliminating developer onboarding fees for the Microsoft Store on Windows starting June 2025, which is a move mirroring changes in the app store landscape.
• •The fee waiver follows Apple's ongoing legal battles over developer fees and Google's existing $25 fee for Google Play.
• •Microsoft will still charge a 12% fee for games and a 15% fee for apps that utilize its commerce platform.
• •Developers using their own commerce system retain 100% of the revenue for non-gaming apps.

Microsoft is removing developer onboarding fees for the Microsoft Store on Windows, starting in June 2025. This change allows individual developers to publish apps without paying the previous $19 registration fee. The move aligns with shifts in the app store environment, including legal pressures on Apple and Google's existing fee structures. However, Microsoft will still collect fees from developers who use its commerce platform.

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