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Google Play Console vs Microsoft Store
Google Play Console and Microsoft Store are both game and app stores. Fees — Google Play Console: $25 one-time registration, 15%-30% commission. Microsoft Store: 15% apps / 12% games, or keep 100% with own payments.
Updated · from each platform’s published fees and payout terms · how we verify
Key differences
- Fees — Google Play Console: $25 one-time registration, 15%-30% commission. Microsoft Store: 15% apps / 12% games, or keep 100% with own payments.
- Google Play Console has the lower minimum payout ($1 vs $50).
- Both pay out via Bank transfer.
Which should you choose?
Choose Google Play Console if…
- You want to cash out small amounts.
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| Type | Game and app stores like Steam | Game and app stores like Steam |
| Category | Games & Apps | Games & Apps |
| Vetted | No | No |
| Work from home | Yes | Yes |
| Fees | $25 one-time registration, 15%-30% commission | 15% apps / 12% games, or keep 100% with own payments |
| Minimum payout | $1 for local-currency payouts, $100 for USD wire | $50 |
| Payout speed | Monthly, around the 15th of the following month | — |
| Withdraw via | Bank transfer | Bank transfer |
| Availability | Worldwide | Worldwide |
| Founded | 2012 | 2012 |
| Headquarters | Mountain View, United States | Redmond, United States |
| Popularity | 44 views · 0 likes | 52 views · 0 likes |
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, Google Play Console or Microsoft Store?
Google Play Console: $25 one-time registration, 15%-30% commission. Microsoft Store: 15% apps / 12% games, or keep 100% with own payments.
Where are Google Play Console and Microsoft Store available?
Google Play Console: Worldwide. Microsoft Store: Worldwide.