Licensing and pricing updates for on-premises productivity server products coming in July and August 2025.

As part of Microsoft’s continued commitment to supporting customers, Microsoft is introducing several licensing and pricing changes to on-premises server products in July and August 2025.

 

Launch of Exchange and Skype for Business Server Subscription editions.

As previously announced, Exchange Server Subscription Edition (SE) and Skype for Business Server Subscription Edition (SE) was made generally available on 1st July, 2025.

To deploy and use Subscription Edition server products, customers must have active Software Assurance (SA) or cloud subscription licenses for all users and devices that access them. The release of Subscription Editions for Exchange Server and Skype for Business Server brings these products into alignment with SharePoint in transitioning from a three-year version cycle to a “version-less” product with regular updates through the Modern Lifecycle Policy.

 

Updated pricing for server products and suites.

To support ongoing maintenance and updates for Microsoft’s on-premises server products, prices for all standalone on-premises server products (SharePoint Server, Exchange Server, and Skype for Business Server) increased by 10% on 1st July 2025, alongside general availability of Exchange Server SE and Skype for Business Server SE.

Prices for Core CAL Suite and Enterprise CAL Suite, which have been static for some time, are increasing by 15% and 20%, respectively. These pricing changes will be effective on 1st August 2025.

Promo Extensions.

We’re excited to announce that several CSP promotions have been extended!

  • Microsoft 365 Copilot: Microsoft 365 Copilot Getting Started CSP Promotion is extended, ending on 30th September, 2025!

Promotion Details:

    • 15% Discount: Enjoy a 15% discount off on new Copilot subscriptions for 10 to 2,400 seats for 12 months
    • Flexible Additions: Add up to 2,400 seats at the discounted price anytime during the promo subscription term
    • Flexible Billing Options: Annual commitment with annual billing or monthly billing (5% price uplift)
    • Availability: Available Worldwide
    • Customer Eligibility: New or existing Microsoft 365 Copilot customers
  • Accelerate with Microsoft 365: The Accelerate with Microsoft 365 E3 and Microsoft 365 E5 15% Annual Term CSP promotions have both been extended through 30th September, 2025.

Promotion Details:

    • 15% Discount: For new annual term Microsoft 365 E3 and Microsoft 365 E5 subscriptions, eligible CSP customers receive 15% off the price.
    • Extended: Available now until 30th September , 2025
    • Availability: Available Worldwide
    • User Size: Available for subscriptions up to 2,400 users, no minimums
    • Customer Eligibility: Available for new-to-offer customers.

Windows 10 ESU.

Organisations can currently purchase these through an Enterprise Agreement, and starting from 1st September 2025, they will also be available via CSP. For further details, consult the relevant article here