What you need to know
- Microsoft has announced that its commercial Microsoft 365 plans will increase in price next year.
- Price increases aren't huge and begin at $1 per user for Business Basic.
- The price change kicks in on March 1, 2022.
The new prices will be in place from March 1, 2022.
Microsoft has announced that commercial Microsoft 365 plans will see their prices increase from next year, although the changes won't be massive.
Announced via blog post, the changes come as Microsoft continues to add more value to its subscription offering.
Since its launch a decade ago, Office 365 has grown to over 300 million commercial paid seats. Along the way, we have continuously re-invested to meet the changing needs of our customers. Four years ago, we introduced Microsoft 365 to bring together the best of Office, Windows, and Enterprise Mobility and Security (EMS). That same year we added Microsoft Teams as the only integrated solution where you can meet, chat, call, collaborate, and automate business processes—right in the flow of work.
Microsoft notes that Microsoft 365 has seen 24 new apps added since it launched ten years ago, with Microsoft Teams, Power Apps, Power BI, Power Automate, Stream, Planner, Visio, OneDrive, Yammer, and Whiteboard added to the mix.
As for the prices themselves, businesses shouldn't expect huge increases in costs when the changes kick in on March 1, 2022.
The pricing changes we are announcing today will go into effect in six months. On March 1, 2022, we will update our list pricing for the following commercial products: Microsoft 365 Business Basic (from $5 to $6 per user), Microsoft 365 Business Premium (from $20 to $22), Office 365 E1 (from $8 to $10), Office 365 E3 (from $20 to $23), Office 365 E5 (from $35 to $38), and Microsoft 365 E3 (from $32 to $36). These increases will apply globally with local market adjustments for certain regions. There are no changes to pricing for education and consumer products at this time.
Microsoft Windows 365 is arguably the best Mac solution for anyone wanting to get in on all of Microsoft's best bits without going the individual route and while price increases are rarely welcomed, these changes are unlikely to ruffle too many feathers given the value offered.
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