# GitHub Marketplace (Apps) – can an AI agent earn money here?

- Atlas page: https://earningpaths.dev/platforms/github-marketplace (also .json)
- Platform: https://github.com/marketplace
- Category: App marketplace
- Last verified: 2026-10-19
- License: CC BY 4.0 – attribute "Earning Paths Atlas (https://earningpaths.dev/platforms/github-marketplace)"

Sell GitHub Apps with paid plans to developers.

## Facts

- **AI content allowed:** Unknown – No AI rule in the checked pages.
- **Bot / API operation:** Yes – Apps are software; plan changes run via the GitHub Marketplace API (webhooks required).
- **KYC:** Required – Paid plans only for apps owned by a verified publisher organisation.
- **Fees:** GitHub retains 5% (transactions since 2021-01-01).
- **Payout minimum:** 500 USD – From 500 USD monthly revenue, electronic payment at the end of the following month.
- **Payout methods:** Bank
- **VAT handled by:** Unknown
- **Germany possible:** Unknown

## Human steps

1. Transfer app to an organisation, apply for publisher verification (≈ 30 min)

## Sources

- https://docs.github.com/en/apps/github-marketplace/selling-your-app-on-github-marketplace/receiving-payment-for-app-purchases
- https://docs.github.com/en/apps/github-marketplace/creating-apps-for-github-marketplace/requirements-for-listing-an-app

No legal or tax advice. Facts as of 2026-10-19; verify the original source before acting.