Everything you need to know about Microsoft’s recently announced pricing updates
As part of an ongoing effort to offer greater consistency and transparency across their full range of solutions, Microsoft have recently announced several pricing updates.
Microsoft 365 Copilot now offers more flexible pricing options
As of December 1st, 2024, all customers who purchase an annual subscription to any of the following solutions will have the option of paying on a monthly basis rather than upfront:
Customers who continue to pay upfront will continue to enjoy the same rate, while opting for monthly billing will result in an increase of 5%. Both options will be available via Buy Online, CSP, and MCA-E.
As of December 1st, 2024, all customers who purchase an annual subscription to any of the following solutions will have the option of paying on a monthly basis rather than upfront:
- Microsoft 365 Copilot
- Microsoft 365 Copilot for Sales
- Microsoft 365 Copilot for Service
Monthly billing gets simpler
As of April 1st, 2025, all newly purchased and renewing products eligible for monthly billing, will now have the same 5% increase, should customers select this option. Some of the products this change will apply to include:
Note that any products reaching the end of a trial period after this change will still default to annual billing, unless monthly billing is selected.
As of April 1st, 2025, all newly purchased and renewing products eligible for monthly billing, will now have the same 5% increase, should customers select this option. Some of the products this change will apply to include:
- Microsoft 365
- Office 365
- Enterprise Mobility + Security
- Windows 365
- Microsoft Dynamics 365 Services
- Microsoft Power Platform
- Various online services
Updated pricing for Microsoft Teams Phone
From April 1st, 2025, pricing for the following products will be updated for both new and existing customers:
Note that users who access Microsoft Teams Phone through Microsoft 365 E5 or Office 365 E5 subscriptions will not see any changes to their current pricing.
How will this affect your Microsoft licences?
The new prices will be implemented automatically on your next renewal after the designated dates, so if you are happy with your current billing arrangements, you do not have to do anything. If you wish to switch between monthly and annual billing, you will be able to do so through your usual self-service portal.
If you are in any doubt as to whether you are getting the best possible pricing for your Microsoft licences, don't hesitate to contact us. Our certified Microsoft specialists are on hand to ensure you continue to enjoy the right Microsoft licences, for the best possible price.
From April 1st, 2025, pricing for the following products will be updated for both new and existing customers:
- Microsoft Teams Phone Standard – $10 per user, per month
- Power BI Pro – $14 per user, per month
- Power BI Premium Per User – $24 per user, per month
How will this affect your Microsoft licences?
The new prices will be implemented automatically on your next renewal after the designated dates, so if you are happy with your current billing arrangements, you do not have to do anything. If you wish to switch between monthly and annual billing, you will be able to do so through your usual self-service portal.
If you are in any doubt as to whether you are getting the best possible pricing for your Microsoft licences, don't hesitate to contact us. Our certified Microsoft specialists are on hand to ensure you continue to enjoy the right Microsoft licences, for the best possible price.
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