Submit to Microsoft AppSource

<p>DR 62 · Traffic High · Links Strong · Free · SaaS</p>

Approval & timeline

Partner Center validation and certification often take 4–10 weeks for first offers, depending on integration complexity. Microsoft Partner Center certification — technical validation, privacy, security, listing completeness, and commercial marketplace policies.

Pros

  • DR 62 appsource.microsoft.com with High enterprise buyer referral traffic
  • Strong backlink quality on indexed public offer listing pages
  • Free Partner Center listing path for certified SaaS offers
  • High-intent Microsoft 365 and Teams admin audience

Cons

  • Lengthy Partner Center certification — not a quick directory form
  • Microsoft-ecosystem only — standalone SaaS without integration cannot list
  • Compliance and documentation overhead for enterprise buyers
  • Competitive categories dominated by established ISVs with co-sell status

Submit

Visit Microsoft AppSource · Auto-submit my SaaS · From $99 one-time

FAQ

Is Microsoft AppSource free to list? Yes — Partner Center listing is Free for certified offers. Microsoft may take transaction fees on marketplace-billed subscriptions depending on offer type.

AppSource vs Azure Marketplace? AppSource targets business SaaS and Teams apps; Azure Marketplace targets cloud infrastructure and managed services. Many ISVs publish connected offers on both.

Does AppSource send discovery traffic? Yes — IT and line-of-business buyers search AppSource for Microsoft-certified apps. High intent when category and integration match buyer stack.

How long does AppSource certification take? Budget 4–10 weeks for first offers including Partner Center setup, technical validation, and certification review cycles.