Software and App Marketplaces:

  • Mobile Apps: App Store, Google Play
  • Desktop Software: Microsoft Store
  • Plugins & Extensions: CodeCanyon, Chrome Web Store

Suitable for: Software developers, mobile programmers, web developers

Software and App

Software and App:

Detailed overview of the commission structures and requirements for selling on: App Store, Google Play, Microsoft Store, CodeCanyon and Chrome Web Store:

1. App Store (Apple)

  • Commission Rates:
    • Standard: 30% of sales
    • Small Business Program: 15% for developers earning less than $1 million per year.
  • Fixed Fees: No upfront fees to join the developer program, but there is an annual fee of $99 (individual) or $299 (organization).
  • Differences: No significant differences between individual and organization regarding commission, but businesses may have additional legal obligations.
  • Payout Frequency: Monthly.
  • Minimum Payout: Generally, Apple does not specify a minimum for payouts; balances are rolled over until earnings surpass the minimum payout threshold.
  • Transaction Fees: No specific transaction fees mentioned, but the 30% commission applies to all sales.
  • Seller Membership Requirements: Requires an Apple ID and enrollment in the Apple Developer Program.
  • Initial Registration Fee: Yes, $99 annually.
  • Launch Fee: No additional costs to publish apps.

App-Store

2. Google Play

  • Commission Rates:
    • Standard: 30% of sales (15% for the first $1 million earned each year for eligible developers).
  • Fixed Fees: Developer registration fee of $25 (one-time payment).
  • Differences: No significant differences between individual and business developers.
  • Payout Frequency: Typically monthly.
  • Minimum Payout: Google does not publicly specify minimum payout amounts.
  • Transaction Fees: No specific transaction fee apart from the commission.
  • Seller Membership Requirements: Google Accounts for publishing.
  • Initial Registration Fee: Yes, $25 (one-time).
  • Launch Fee: No additional costs to publish apps.

Google Play

3. CodeCanyon (by Envato)

  • Commission Rates:
    • Standard: 30% commission on sales.
    • Exclusive authors earn 70% of sales (limited to specific products), while non-exclusive authors earn 50%.
  • Fixed Fees: No annual fees.
  • Differences: No variation between individuals and organizations.
  • Payout Frequency: Monthly payouts.
  • Minimum Payout: $50.
  • Transaction Fees: No specific transaction fees for payouts, but part of the commission is high.
  • Seller Membership Requirements: Sign up for an Envato account and adhere to their quality standards.
  • Initial Registration Fee: No registration fees.
  • Launch Fee: No additional fees for publishing products.

codecanyon

4. Microsoft Store

  • Commission Rates:
    • Standard Rate: 30% of sales.
    • For developers earning over $1 million on the platform, the commission drops to 15%.
  • Fixed Fees: No annual registration fees for developers.
  • Differences: No specific differences between individual and corporate developers regarding commissions.
  • Payout Frequency: Payments are generally made monthly.
  • Minimum Payout: Typically around $100.
  • Transaction Fees: No additional transaction fees beyond the standard commission.
  • Seller Membership Requirements: Developers need to create a Microsoft developer account and comply with Microsoft Store policies.
  • Initial Registration Fee: No initial registration fee.
  • Launch Fee: No additional costs to publish apps.

Microsoft Store

5. Chrome Web Store

  • Commission Rates:
    • Google charges a commission of 30% for paid apps and in-app purchases.
  • Fixed Fees: No registration fees to publish on the Chrome Web Store.
  • Differences: No distinctions in commission rates for individuals vs. businesses.
  • Payout Frequency: Typically paid out monthly.
  • Minimum Payout: There’s no specific minimum payout; it accumulates until you request it via your payments account.
  • Transaction Fees: No additional transaction fees besides the standard commission.
  • Seller Membership Requirements: Developers must have a Google account and abide by Chrome Web Store policies.
  • Initial Registration Fee: No initial registration fees.
  • Launch Fee: No fees to publish extensions or apps.

Chrome Web Store