Want to know more about Azure Marketplace, AppSource, and which one is right for you? Here is a simple explanation:
Microsoft provides two distinct Marketplace storefronts that allow partners to list offers, enable trials, and transact directly with Microsoft’s customers and ecosystem: Azure Marketplace and AppSource. These storefronts allow customers to find, try, and buy applications and services that accelerate their Digital Transformation, and help publishers grow their businesses by increasing access to Microsoft’s customers and partner ecosystem.
The Marketplace storefronts are aligned to audiences and Microsoft cloud products to help customers find exactly what they need. Each storefront offers specialized publishing options, to help you maximize your publishing investment summarized by the following table:
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Azure Marketplace
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AppSource
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Target Audience
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IT Professionals, Developers (specialist roles include DBAs, SecOps, DevOps, etc.)
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Line of Business Decision-Makers (specialist roles include Procurement, Manufacturing, Accounting, etc.)
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Built to Extend
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Azure
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Azure, Dynamics 365, Office 365, PowerBI, and Power Apps
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Types of Solutions and Services
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Infrastructure Solutions and Professional Services
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Finished Line of Business Apps and Professional Services
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Publishing Options
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Contact Me, Consulting Services Offer, Trial, Virtual Machine, Solution Templates, and Managed Apps
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Contact Me, Consulting Services Offer, or Trial
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In-app Experience
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Azure Portal and CLI
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Office 365, Dynamics 365, Power BI, Office client apps
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For more detailed information, feel free to download the Azure Marketplaces Publisher Guide.
