SMRTR ProgrammingMay 19, 2025TechCrunch

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

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Microsoft announced the elimination of developer onboarding fees for the Microsoft Store on Windows, starting June 2025. Individual developers can now publish apps without paying the previous $19 registration fee. This move comes as Apple faces pressure over App Store fees, while Google still charges a one-time $25 fee for Google Play. Microsoft will maintain its 12-15% fee for developers using its commerce platform.

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