Microsoft price rise · live since 1 July 2026
Check your renewal. Compare the full cost.
Microsoft changed selected list prices on 1 July 2026. Check what applies at your renewal, then compare the full term cost. Our current Business Standard rate is £9.94 per user per month ex VAT, paid annually upfront.
Catalogue prices shown for 9 October 2026, per user per month, ex VAT, annual upfront. We confirm the product and total before you commit.
Business Standard
Microsoft UK direct annual
£10.80
With us
£9.94
Per user / month equivalent, ex VAT, paid annually upfront.
Quote confirmed by email
The short answer
The July change, and your next renewal.
Microsoft changed selected Microsoft 365 list prices on 1 July 2026. Current catalogue list pricing is £10.80 and Basic £5.40 per user per month at Microsoft list. Existing commitments generally retain their agreed rate until renewal. Our current annual upfront rate is £9.94 for Standard, in your own tenant, with prices and terms confirmed in your quote, ex VAT.
For the detail, read our guide to the July 2026 Microsoft 365 price rise, compare plans on our pricing page, or see the Business Standard price in full.
The rise in brief
- What. Microsoft 365 Business list prices rose. Basic and Standard went up, Premium did not.
- When. Live since 1 July 2026, then on your bill at your next renewal.
- What to do. Compare before your renewal. Our indicative Standard rate is £9.94 for Standard, ex VAT.
Renewal checker
Estimate a like-for-like renewal comparison.
Choose your renewal month, plan and quantity. This uses current website prices for an annual upfront comparison, not your invoice or a guaranteed future renewal rate. We confirm the exact quote before you decide.
Switching at your renewal month is the clean break point. Your existing commitment may still be payable. Check its terms and line up the move with renewal where possible to avoid paying twice.
The maths
The same licences, two prices.
| Plan | Microsoft UK direct annual | Us (annual) | Difference / user / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Basic | £5.40 | £4.97 | £5.16 |
| Business Standard | £10.80 | £9.94 | £10.32 |
| Business Premium | £16.90 | £15.55 | £16.20 |
Microsoft comparisons for Business Basic, Standard and Premium use the UK direct price for the same plan with Teams, on an annual commitment paid annually. Official Basic, Standard and Premium sources checked 22 September 2026. Monthly flexible uses a separate rate. Microsoft promotions and Copilot bundles may cost less than separate licences; we confirm eligibility, the exact product and full cost in your quote. Renewal prices are confirmed before the next term.
Business Premium
Standard went up. Premium did not. Do the maths.
Our Premium rate is £15.55 per user per month ex VAT, paid annually upfront. It adds Defender for Business, Intune and conditional access. Compare the features you need and the work to configure them before upgrading.
See the full Business Premium price, or read our guide to Business Standard versus Business Premium.
Premium over Microsoft Standard list
£4.75
per user per month, ex VAT
That is the difference between Microsoft’s current Standard list and our Premium price. Configuration and device enrolment may require additional work.
Price rise FAQ
What changed, when, and what to do.
What changed on 1 July 2026?
Microsoft changed selected Microsoft 365 list prices on 1 July 2026. The catalogue July 2026 Business Standard list rate was £10.80 and Business Basic £5.40 per user per month at Microsoft list, ex VAT. Business Premium was not increased.
When does the rise hit my bill?
The new prices took effect for new subscriptions on 1 July 2026. Existing subscriptions generally keep their agreed price until renewal. Our current annual upfront Business Standard rate is £9.94 per user per month, ex VAT, with prices and terms confirmed in your quote.
What should I do now?
Check your renewal month and compare the exact product and term. Our current annual upfront Business Standard rate is £9.94 per user per month, ex VAT, below the catalogue Microsoft list price of £10.80, in a tenant you own. Your existing commitment may still be payable. Check its terms and line the move up with renewal where possible to avoid paying twice.
Next steps: compare plans on our pricing page, weigh up Business Standard against Business Premium, or, if you are with GoDaddy, see how to plan a move from GoDaddy.
Plan your renewal before agreeing a new term.
Our indicative annual upfront rate is £9.94 for Business Standard, in your own tenant, with prices and terms confirmed in your quote. Annual upfront, excluding VAT. We confirm the quote by email and arrange manual supply after agreement.
Catalogue prices shown for 9 October 2026, per user per month, ex VAT, annual upfront. We confirm the product and total before you commit.