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\u25bc Summary<\/summary>\n

– Microsoft has eliminated its one-time $19 fee for developers to publish apps on the Microsoft Store worldwide.
– Individual developers in nearly 200 countries can now sign up using just a personal Microsoft account, with no credit card required.
– This move contrasts with Apple’s $99 annual fee and Google’s $25 one-time registration fee for their app stores.
– The change aims to create a more inclusive and accessible platform, reducing friction for global creators.
– The Microsoft Store supports various app types and allows developers to keep 100% of revenue from non-gaming apps using their own commerce systems.
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M<\/mark>icrosoft has officially eliminated all fees for developers looking to publish their apps on the Microsoft Store<\/a>, making it completely free to onboard and distribute software. This major policy shift opens the door for individual creators across nearly 200 countries to submit applications using nothing more than a personal Microsoft account<\/a>, with no upfront costs whatsoever.<\/p>\n\n

The company began phasing out its previous $19 one-time registration charge<\/strong> earlier this year in select regions, and has now extended the waiver globally. This stands in stark contrast to competitors like Apple<\/a>, which continues to enforce a $99 annual developer program fee<\/strong>, and Google<\/a>, which requires a one-time payment of $25 for registration.<\/p>\n\n

According to Chetna Das<\/a>, a senior product manager at Microsoft<\/a>, the removal of financial barriers, including the need for a credit card, addresses a significant point of friction that has historically limited global participation. She emphasized that this move is designed to foster a more inclusive and accessible environment, empowering a broader range of developers to innovate and succeed within the Windows<\/a> ecosystem.<\/p>\n\n

Over recent years, Microsoft has invested heavily in modernizing its storefront, introducing features like standalone installers, a refreshed web experience, and streamlined processes for downloading and installing applications. These efforts have contributed to strong growth, with the platform now boasting over 250 million active users every month.<\/p>\n\n

The company is actively encouraging developers to take advantage of the store\u2019s expanded capabilities, which support a wide array of app types<\/a> including Win32<\/a>, UWP<\/a>, PWA<\/a>, .NET, MAUI, and Electron. In a particularly developer-friendly move, Microsoft allows the use of third-party commerce systems for non-gaming apps, enabling creators to retain 100% of their revenue without sharing profits with the platform.<\/p>\n\n

(Source: The Verge<\/a>)<\/em><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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