Publish Apps Free on Microsoft Store Starting June 2025
Microsoft removes developer fees—publish apps free on Microsoft Store starting June 2025. No signup cost, keep full revenue on your apps.
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Publish Apps Free on Microsoft Store Starting June 2025
Are you wondering how much it costs to publish an app on the Microsoft Store? Or perhaps you want to know if Microsoft charges developer fees like Apple or Google? Starting June 2025, Microsoft is eliminating the developer onboarding fee, making it completely free for individual developers to register and publish apps on the Microsoft Store. This move simplifies app publishing on Windows, offering an accessible, cost- effective platform for creators worldwide. Image Credits:Bloomberg / Contributor / Getty Images Until now, Microsoft required developers to pay a registration fee of approximately $ 19 to onboard and publish apps on its digital distribution platform. This fee often acted as a barrier for small developers and indie creators looking to reach Windows users. With this change, Microsoft is aligning itself with major competitors like Google Play, which charges a one- time $ 25 fee, while Apple continues to collect an annual $ 99 fee for its App Store. Microsoft’s r…