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Microsoft Waives Onboarding Fees for Global App Developers
9/11/2025
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- Microsoft eliminated onboarding fees for developers submitting apps to its Windows Store.
- Developers in nearly 200 countries can now publish apps using a personal Microsoft account.
- This change follows a reduction from the previous $19 fee.
- Microsoft aims for inclusivity, with over 250 million monthly active users in the Store.
- Developers retain 100% of revenue from non-gaming apps.
