Selling Software for Windows?

Question

Are there any "App Stores" or Software Marketplaces that allow developers to submit their Windows Software for sale to the general public? Kind of like the Apple app store, but for windows apps? Also, are there any similar stores, but focused on selling Software Development tools/libraries/visual studio addins?

Answer 1

For Visual Studio Addins, The Visual Studio Gallery is the official place, but that doesn't handle the selling side of things (see below).

For general programming tool and libraries, ComponentSource is well known.

For general Windows programs, it's normal for people to run their own website and either handle online purchases themselves or use an agency (Plimus, FastSpring, etc.) for that. There are places like Download.com that will get you an audience, but typically you still need your own website.

Answer 2

Probably not interesting for you, since it is targeting mobile devices, but still it might be valid for others reading this question:

there also is the new Windows Marketplace for Mobile.