Google’s Cloud Marketplace Gets a Slimmer Take on Vendor Sales
Shorter Summary: Google will cut its cut from 20 % to just 3 % for software sold by other vendors on its cloud marketplace. This move is part of a broader push to keep insiders and third‑party developers happier.
What’s the Deal?
- Old Rule: Google pocketed 20 % of any software sold on its cloud marketplace.
- New Rule: That drop is being trimmed down to a mere 3 %.
- Reason: “We’re building a platform that’s friendly to partners and competitive!” a Google Cloud spokesperson told Reuters.
- Keep an eye: More details are coming soon.
Why This Matters
When vendors sell software through Google’s marketplace, a big chunk of their earnings used to go into Google’s coffers—20 % is nothing short of a hefty donation. By reducing this to 3 %, Google is handing back most of the money to the developers. Think of it as a “gift to the community” rather than a corporate fee.
Earlier Google Cutbacks
Remember the move earlier this year when Google slashed its app‑store service fee to half for the first $1 million of revenue developers earned? That was a first step in showing that the tech giant isn’t just all about profit.
Next Steps
Google’s next play? “We’ll keep refining incentives and sharing the updates,” the spokesperson said. So whether you’re a developer, a vendor, or a cloud user, a lighter fee means you’re likely to keep more of your hard‑earned dollars.
