Licensing updates for Microsoft Cloud products – December 2025
Microsoft introduced several new licenses, changes to Dataverse storage, and fresh promotions for Microsoft 365 Copilot Business starting 1 December 2025.
2. December 2025
Tagged: Licensing
Updated licensing experience in the Microsoft 365 Admin Center
Microsoft is rolling out an updated licensing experience in the Microsoft 365 Admin Center, offering clearer visibility into license assignments and improved tools for identifying and resolving licensing issues.
15. November 2025
Licensing updates for Microsoft Cloud products – November 2025
Microsoft republished its Microsoft 365 and Office 365 Enterprise licenses with Teams and retired Power Platform and Dynamics 365 SKUs. Microsoft still offers a free Office 365 E3 Developer license, and my monthly update now also includes a table of Microsoft cloud product promotions.
1. November 2025
Welcome back: Microsoft 365 and Office 365 Enterprise suites with Teams
Microsoft again offers Microsoft 365 and Office 365 Enterprise licenses with Teams included. The previously retired 2023 SKUs have been republished.
29. October 2025
Marketplace replaces “Purchase services” in the Microsoft 365 Admin Center
Microsoft is renaming the Purchase services section in the Microsoft 365 Admin Center to Marketplace. This is a minor visual change with no impact on workflows or functionality.
26. October 2025
End of sale for the AI Builder Capacity Add-ons
Microsoft is transitioning AI Builder service credits to Copilot Credits across Power Apps, Power Automate, and Dynamics 365 Finance. Starting 1 November 2025, new customers can no longer buy AI Builder add-ons. By 1 November 2026, all AI Builder credits will be retired, and Copilot Credits will fully replace them.
26. October 2025
Licensing updates for Microsoft Cloud products – October 2025
Microsoft retired three licenses, introduced new Microsoft 365 Copilot promotions, and announced the renaming of the E5 mini-suites for Security and Compliance.
1. October 2025
Copilot Studio billing and capacity enforcement was activated
Copilot Studio billing and capacity enforcement is now active. Since 19 September, publishing and usage of Copilot Studio agents require eligible billing capacity or licenses across Microsoft 365 services, including Copilot, Teams, and SharePoint.
28. September 2025
Messages in Copilot Studio are now Copilot Credits
Microsoft renamed Copilot Studio messages to Copilot Studio Copilot Credits. This updated name introduces Copilot Credits as the common currency for agents, while pricing and prepaid pack quantities remain unchanged.
2. September 2025
Licensing updates for Microsoft Cloud products – September 2025
Microsoft has released new Defender Security and Purview Compliance add-ons for organizations with Microsoft 365 Business Premium licenses. At the same time, the Viva license with Glint has been removed.
1. September 2025
New Agent Link web part for SharePoint Agents
Microsoft has released a new Agent Link web part to SharePoint. Site owners can place a clickable link to a SharePoint Agent directly on a page, allowing users to open the agent in the sidebar and chat without leaving the page.
24. August 2025
Commercial customers can now order all Windows 365 promotional license SKUs
The Windows 365 Promotion was affected by an ordering glitch. Customers saw only one random promotional SKU out of 13 available. The problem has now been fixed, and all promotional SKUs can be ordered.
21. August 2025
Microsoft Clipchamp now offers two self-service upgrade policies
Microsoft Clipchamp now offers two self-service upgrade policies: the older self-service purchase option and a new cloud policy to disable in-app premium upgrades. It’s also one of the first Microsoft apps where admins can hide the diamond upgrade icon.
19. August 2025
New licensing requirements for using Copilot in Planner
An upcoming licensing change will affect access to Copilot in Planner, which is currently in preview. Users will lose access to Copilot in Planner if your organization only has Planner or Project Plan licenses.
20. July 2025
Licensing updates for Microsoft Cloud products – July 2025
Microsoft now offers the Microsoft 365 Copilot promotion without prerequisites. Additionally, customers with an MCA agreement can now purchase a Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise device license.
2. July 2025
Comparing Intelligent Meeting Recap vs. Copilot Meeting Recap
I prepared a comparison between Intelligent Meeting Recap and Copilot Meeting Recap, as Microsoft primarily promotes the Microsoft 365 Copilot license.
28. June 2025
Using Copilot Studio without a Copilot Studio license or service plan
Users have three licensing options to get access to Copilot Studio. However, the previous Copilot Studio Viral Trial license is no longer an option.
22. June 2025
SharePoint Advanced Management with Microsoft 365 Copilot
The SharePoint Advanced Management (SAM) features are now active for tenants with Microsoft 365 Copilot licenses.
11. May 2025
License updates for Microsoft Cloud products – May 2025
Microsoft added a new license add-on for Entra Internet Access and introduced a promotion for Windows 365.
2. May 2025
Updated prices for Microsoft Cloud products – April 2025
On 1 April, Microsoft increased the prices for some Microsoft Cloud products. I analyzed the changes for Switzerland, Germany, and USA.
6. April 2025