Technology company offering software, hardware, and cloud computing services.
Pricing Change History
29 changesLimited-time discount offer renewed: period updated from Dec 1 2025–Jun 30 2026 to Jul 1–Sep 30 2026. Convenience SKU offer for new customers removed; offer now limited to existing customers with eligible Business plan add-on. Copilot Notebooks now shows 'Limited capabilities' availability for free Copilot Chat tier in the comparison table, indicating new limited access for Copilot Chat users.
Subscription cancellation terms updated: subscribers now have a 7-day cancellation window with a prorated refund after paid subscription begins. Previously: 'Cancel any time to stop future charges' with no refund.
Enterprise Edition Copilot section updated: 'Record updates' removed, 'Access to prebuilt agents like Sales Close Agent' added; section renamed from 'Copilot in Dynamics 365 Sales capabilities' to 'Copilot in Dynamics 365 and agentic capabilities'.
Microsoft 365 Premium AI usage section downgraded from 'Highest usage limits for AI features' (greatest usage amounts available) to 'Extensive usage for AI features' (extensive usage for select AI features), softening the claim.
Subscription cancellation notice updated: 'continues to be charged unless cancelled' changed to 'automatically renews at the regular price and selected term, unless cancelled in Microsoft account. See Microsoft Store Terms of Sale.'
Microsoft 365 Premium feature bullets updated: Clipchamp now advertises 4K export and brand kits; Copilot work file access and AI image creation bullets added; Designer standalone bullet and OneDrive protection/ongoing support bullets removed.
AI features restriction added - now only available to subscription owner and cannot be shared with family members Microsoft Defender advanced security added for personal data and device protection
Podcasts feature added to Copilot Pro - Turn your curiosity and interests into personalized podcasts Image creation with boosts feature removed from comparison table (previously 100 boosts per day for Pro, 15 boosts per day for Free)
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Ask the agentCurrent plans
Captured| Plan | Price |
|---|---|
| Visio Plan 1 | $5 /user/mobilled annually |
| Visio Plan 2 | $15 /user/mobilled annually |
| Visio Standard 2024 | $309.99 /mo |
| Visio Professional 2024 | $579.99 /mo |
| Visio in Microsoft 365 | Contact |
Visio Plan 1 & Visio Plan 2
- Intro offer 30-day free trial
Stacking not stated by Microsoft.
Company Facts
How Microsoft compares with its peers
| Company | Entry price | Last change |
|---|---|---|
G Google | Contact | Oct 12, 2026 |
I IBM | $4.24 /client device/mo | Jul 3, 2026 |
O Oracle | Contact | — |
S Salesforce | $25 /user/mo, billed annually | Oct 19, 2026 |
A Adobe | $4.99 /mo, billed annually | Jul 3, 2026 |
V VMware | — | — |
Microsoft pricing FAQ
- How much does Microsoft cost?
- Microsoft pricing starts at $5/user/mo on Visio Plan 1, billed annually. Microsoft lists 5 plans on its pricing page.
- Does Microsoft have a free plan?
- No. Microsoft does not list a free tier; paid plans start at $5/user/mo on Visio Plan 1, billed annually.
- What pricing model does Microsoft use?
- Microsoft uses subscription pricing across 5 plans.
- When did Microsoft last change its pricing?
- Oct 19, 2026: Microsoft Microsoft365 365 flags usage-based AI charges beyond license fees.
- How often has Microsoft changed its pricing?
- Pulse has recorded 29 pricing changes for Microsoft since it started tracking on Nov 16, 2024; the pricing page was last captured on Oct 19, 2026.