A question related to AppExchange, Is it mandatory to become a Salesforce ISV/OEM Partner to upload unmanaged package on AppExchange. I want to upload some apps(Those will be unmanaged packages) on AppExchange. Do I need to become Salesforce's partner? As a developer, Can I upload some app without being a Salesforce Partner? Is it possible ?
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I am similar question related to managed package that are non-commercial(free).– Amit JainAug 1, 2016 at 19:08
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You can join the partner program as an individual ISV partner and list free apps on the app exchange (managed or unmanaged) at no cost (I've done so!). However, you'll need to be fairly persistent with folks at SFDC to keep your stuff moving, they seem to forget about the small players sometimes.
answered Aug 1, 2016 at 19:40
You can upload and distribute unmanaged (and even managed) packages, but you won't be able to list it "publicly." Users can still install it if they can get a link to it, for example, from your website. If you want to actually have it be searchable directly in the AppExchange, you need to get certified (i.e. pass security review), which requires being in an agreement as an ISV/OEM. Being certified makes your package "limitless", meaning the code, objects, fields, and so on don't count against the global org limits (e.g. number of objects, fields per object, number of code characters...). I have personally uploaded packages that were never certified and could be installed by any org, although not in a number of years. Some consulting companies will develop code in a managed/unmanaged package, and then provide links to their clients to install the package.
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Thank you @sfdcfox. So, we can not make those apps available on appExchange.– DevendraAug 1, 2016 at 19:22
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@Devendra Exactly correct. You need to be an ISV or OEM to get a public listing.– sfdcfoxAug 1, 2016 at 19:27
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Does it cost some money to be a ISV/OEM partner and list free apps? Do I need to have a legal entity for this can this be one under my individual name? Aug 1, 2016 at 19:35
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@AmitJain I actually don't know about that. You'll want to fill out the appropriate form. I do know that licenses are based on license fees, so your app will be free, minus whatever it costs to become an ISV.– sfdcfoxAug 1, 2016 at 19:40
You can package and distribute unmanaged packages without being an ISV Partner, but you cannot list them publicly on the AppExchange. You would share the install link for the package to the end-consumer of it, but again, they would not be able to find/install from the AppExchange.
The process to become an ISV Partner is pretty time consuming. There are several business/technical questionnaires and discussions to go through, legal contracting to become a partner, and then the extensive Security Review process to get your application approved to be listed on the AppExchange. It is uncommon for an unmanaged package to be approved, but it can happen. Estimate a minimum of 6 months to go through the process to get it listed publicly.
