Microsoft Waives Fees for Windows Devs Publishing to Microsoft Store

Windows developers can now publish apps to Microsoft’s store without fees

Microsoft is allowing developers to submit apps to its Windows store without having to pay any onboarding fees. Individual developers in nearly 200 countries can now sign up to publish apps on the Microsoft Store with just a personal Microsoft account, and no more one-time fees. Microsoft started cutting its $19 one-time fee to publish apps to its Windows store in June in certain markets, and it’s now essentially removing this fee for all develo…

Microsoft waives fees for Windows devs publishing to Microsoft Store

Microsoft announced that, starting today, individual Windows developers will no longer have to pay for publishing their applications on the Microsoft Store. [...]

Microsoft Store ditches fees for indie devs

Publishing apps to the Microsoft Store is now free for individual developers. The requirement for a credit card has also been removed.

Microsoft Drops Store Fees for Independent Windows Developers

Microsoft has removed the registration cost for individual developers who want to publish apps on the Microsoft Store. The change is live in nearly 200 markets and applies worldwide. Easier Onboarding Developers now only need a personal Microsoft account to begin. The process has been simplified with a guided sign-up page and faster access to Partner Center. Identity checks are still required, using a government ID and a selfie, but no credit ca…

Microsoft Waives Onboarding Fees for Indie Developers in Store

In a move that could significantly boost the ecosystem of Windows applications, Microsoft has eliminated onboarding fees for individual developers publishing apps to its Microsoft Store, effective immediately as of September 2025. This policy shift, which removes the previous $19 registration fee and the need for a credit card, aims to lower barriers for independent creators and hobbyists looking to distribute software on Windows 10 and 11 devic…