Platform fees

Compare software marketplace fees: AppSumo, AWS and more

Compare deal marketplaces, cloud marketplaces and API stores by how they sell your software. Check the platform cut, seller costs and extra deductions before comparing returns.

9 platforms

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AppSumo

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Sales model
Most partner offers are lifetime deals; annual and other deal structures are also available. Source
Platform fee
Revenue share is negotiated by product category and expected performance. Source
Required seller cost
There is no listing fee or product-count limit; AppSumo commissions apply to sales. Source
Extra deductions
AppSumo uses Ramp to send payments; methods and currencies vary. Sales pay the first week of the month 60 days after month-end, minus refunds; transaction and FX fees may apply. Source
Seller access
AppSumo reviews applications for product quality, market fit, and partner stability. Source

Dealify

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Sales model
Dealify supports lifetime, annual, credit-based, and free offers. Source
Platform fee
Dealify promotes fair commissions but publishes no seller percentage. Source
Required seller cost
The public seller page states no standard listing or setup fee. Source
Extra deductions
The public seller page gives no processing fees or payout schedule. Source
Seller access
Sellers submit deals through Dealify’s partnership form. Source

DealMirror

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Sales model
Accepts SaaS, lifetime deals, plugins, themes, graphics, and bundles. Source
Platform fee
Vendor page advertises up to 70%; its FAQ says vendors receive 50% per sale. Source
Required seller cost
No fixed listing fee is stated; the vendor page excludes PayPal fees and taxes from its no-extra-cost claim. Source
Extra deductions
Vendor guide: USD bank transfer in the first week monthly; its 60-day clause concerns deal closure. FAQ: PayPal after a successful 60-day deal with no complaint. Source
Seller access
Vendors sign terms; submitted products require approval before publication. Source

StackSocial

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Sales model
Merchant offers include marketplace listings, curated placements, publisher distribution, affiliates, and commerce content. Source
Platform fee
The public merchant page lists no standard seller commission or revenue share. Source
Required seller cost
The public merchant page lists no standard listing or setup fee. Source
Extra deductions
Seller processing fees, refunds, and payout timing are not listed on the merchant page. Source
Seller access
Merchants can apply for StackSocial listings and promotional partnerships. Source

AWS Marketplace

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Sales model
Offers include SaaS, AMI, containers, machine learning, data, and professional services. Source
Platform fee
Public rates: SaaS and Data Exchange 3%; AMI, container, and ML 20%. Private offers: 3%, 2%, or 1.5% by contract value; renewals 1.5%. Fees use pre-tax Total Contract Value (TCV). Source
Required seller cost
Seller registration is required; paid sellers need an eligible location, tax details, and bank information. Source
Extra deductions
CPPO adds 0.5%; South Korea adds 1%. India: standard rates plus 18% GST in INR. Private professional services cost 0.5%, or 0% in qualifying multi-product offer sets. Source
Seller access
New product submissions require AWS review and seller approval before publication. Source

Google Cloud Marketplace

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Sales model
Integrated SaaS supports subscription, usage-based, or combined pricing. Source
Platform fee
Eligible partners: 3% on standard offers at any TCV and new private offers under $1M; 2% on new private offers from $1M to under $10M; 1.5% on new private offers at $10M+ and qualifying renewals, channel shifts, or migrations. Source
Required seller cost
Public partner docs reviewed do not state a separate listing or onboarding price. Source
Extra deductions
Payouts go to a bank account, typically on the 21st of each month. Source
Seller access
Producer Portal access requires a signed Marketplace vendor agreement, approved Solution Validation form, and completed project info form. Source

RapidAPI

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Sales model
API providers can offer free, pay-per-use, freemium, or paid subscription plans. Source
Platform fee
Rapid takes 25% of all API Hub payments; the fee includes payment processing and platform costs. Source
Required seller cost
Creating a RapidAPI account is free. Source
Extra deductions
PayPal payout fee varies by country; it can be 2% of the payout, capped at $20. Refunds or disputes can also reduce payout. Source
Seller access
PayPal is the only payout method; sales are processed at the end of the following month and paid in the first week of the second month after sales. Source

Apify Store

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Sales model
Pay-per-event and usage pricing remain active; all rental Actors retire October 1, 2026. Source
Platform fee
Creators receive 80% of user-paid Actor fees, less run costs; Apify retains 20%. Partner terms can differ. Source
Required seller cost
Invoices are monthly; minimum is $20 for PayPal or Wise and $100 for other methods. Transfer fees may apply. Source
Extra deductions
Actor run costs reduce creator earnings unless passed through to users. Source
Seller access
Creators must complete identity and KYC checks before receiving payouts. Source

Snowflake Marketplace apps

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Sales model
Paid listings support usage-based pricing and subscriptions, including one-time or recurring access. Source
Platform fee
Snowflake deducts a transaction fee; each provider sees its fee schedule in Snowsight under Admin, Billing & Terms, Fee. Source
Required seller cost
A Stripe Express payout account is required; Snowflake charges no additional fee for the connected account. Source
Extra deductions
Payout follows 30 days after full customer payment, minus Snowflake fees, taxes, and permitted adjustments. Source
Seller access
Paid providers need an approved profile in an eligible country; public paid listings also require Snowflake approval. Source

AppSumo

Software deals

Negotiated rateBy category and deal
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No listing fee
Deals
Mostly lifetime
Payouts
60 days after month end
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AppSumo sets its share per partner. Refunds come out of your payout.

Dealify

Software deals

Fee not disclosedCommission
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No fee stated
Deals
Lifetime, annual, credits
Access
Partnership form
Sources

Dealify does not publish its commission.

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DealMirror

Software and plugin deals

30–50%Sources disagree
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No fixed fee
Payouts
Monthly
Access
Approval needed
+ 2 more rates
All DealMirror rates
RateWhen
DealMirror share
50%FAQYou keep 50%
30%Vendor pageUp to 70% for you

DealMirror’s vendor page and FAQ give different shares. PayPal fees and taxes are extra.

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StackSocial

Software deals and promotion

Fee not disclosedPartner terms
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No fee stated
Reach
Publisher network
Access
Apply
Sources

StackSocial does not publish seller terms.

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AWS Marketplace

Cloud software

3%Public SaaS and data
20%Servers, containers, ML

You keep 97% before other fees

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Registration required
Partner offers
+ 0.5%
India
+ 18% GST
+ 5 more rates
All AWS Marketplace rates
RateWhen
Public offers
3%Public SaaS and data
20%Servers, containers, ML
Private offers
1.5–3%New offers, by contract value
1.5%Renewals
0.5%Professional services0% in qualifying bundles
Extra charges
+ 0.5%Channel partner offers
+ 1%South Korea

Fees are on the pre-tax contract value. AWS reviews new products before they go live.

Google Cloud Marketplace

Cloud software and data

3%Standard offers
1.5%Private, $10M and up

You keep 97% before other fees

Start
No fee stated
Payouts
Monthly, around the 21st
Access
Vendor agreement
+ 3 more rates
All Google Cloud Marketplace rates
RateWhen
Standard offers
3%Standard offersAny contract value
New private offers
3%Under $1M
2%$1M to $10M
1.5%Private, $10M and up
Other
1.5%Qualifying renewals and migrations

Google bills customers and pays you by bank transfer each month.

RapidAPI

Paid APIs

25%All payments

You keep 75% before other fees

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Free
Payouts
PayPal only
PayPal fee
Up to 2%, max $20
All rates and sources
All RapidAPI rates
RateWhen
API Hub
25%All paymentsProcessing included

The 25% includes payment processing. Payouts arrive about five weeks after the month ends.