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
Tagged: Licensing
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
License updates for Microsoft Cloud products – April 2025
In April, Microsoft added a new license add-on for Windows 365, extended the promotion for Microsoft 365 Copilot, and removed licenses.
2. April 2025
License update for Microsoft Loop and Loop Workspaces
Microsoft has updated the licenses required for Microsoft Loop and Loop Workspaces in the Business and Enterprise licenses overview.
11. January 2025
License enforcement for Loop Workspaces starting in January 2025
Microsoft expects an active license for Loop Workspaces starting in January 2025. The current grace period ends on 31 December 2024.
17. December 2024
Retirement of Viva Goals and license update for Viva Pulse
Microsoft has announced the retirement of Viva Goals and a license update for Viva Pulse.
7. December 2024
License updates for SharePoint Advanced Management and Viva Insights
Microsoft will be expanding Microsoft 365 Copilot with the SharePoint Advanced Management and Viva Insights licenses in the coming months.
26. November 2024
Upcoming price updates for Microsoft Cloud products in April 2025
Microsoft has informed about new price updates for cloud products in April 2025.
13. November 2024