Microsoft is increasing prices on March 1, 2022, so we recommend that you lock in current rates for 12 months before Microsoft 365 prices change and avoid month-to-month premiums.
The new pricing effective on March 1, 2022 is outlined below.
Business Plans:
Microsoft 365 Business Basic
Current – $5/user/month
New – $6/user/month paid annually -or- $7.20/user/month paid monthly
Microsoft 365 Business Premium
Current – $20/user/month
New – $22/user/month paid annually -or- $26.40/user/month paid monthly
Enterprise Plans:
Office 365 E1
Current – $8/user/month
New – $10/user/month paid annually -or- $12/user/month paid monthly
Office 365 E3
Current – $20/user/month
New – $23/user/month paid annually -or- $27.60/user/month paid monthly
Office 365 E5
Current – $35/user/month
New – $38/user/month paid annually -or- $45.60/user/month paid monthly
Microsoft 365 E3
Current – $32/user/month
New – $36/user/month paid annually -or- $43.20/user/month paid monthly
Microsoft is encouraging clients to choose an annual (versus monthly) license by providing a discount to those who purchase annual licenses. Just Solutions highly recommends this option going forward.
With the new annual licenses, a company will no longer be able to reduce the license count when employment numbers drop.
For companies who have a high turnover rate or seasonal employees, it may be advantageous to purchase licenses monthly for the flexibility it offers.
What does this mean to you?
You will need to decide whether your company will benefit more from locking in a set number of licenses at a set cost (yearly plan) or whether it makes more sense to have the flexibility of adding and reducing your license quantity throughout the year.
How can you lock in current rates?
Through Just Solutions, you can sign up for a 1 license agreement before March 1, 2022 and your license costs will be at the current rate.
If you want to lock in your current rate or need help evaluating the pros and cons of monthly versus yearly plans, let us know. We are happy to help!