--- title: "Microsoft 365 price drop: how to benefit before the upcoming July increase" description: Microsoft 365 prices are temporarily reduced by 7.4%. Learn how to lock in lower license costs before the July 1 price increase. image: https://blog.easi.net/hubfs/Microsoft%20365-2026%20%286%29.png --- [![Home](https://blog.easi.net/hubfs/easi-logo.svg)](https://easi.net) Hit enter to search - [All](https://blog.easi.net/en) - [Adfinity](https://blog.easi.net/en/tag/adfinity) - [Cloud](https://blog.easi.net/en/tag/cloud) - [Easi](https://blog.easi.net/en/tag/easi) - [Microsoft](https://blog.easi.net/en/tag/microsoft) - [Rooftop](https://blog.easi.net/en/tag/rooftop) - [Security](https://blog.easi.net/en/tag/security) - [SmartSales](https://blog.easi.net/en/tag/smartsales) - [Spoom](https://blog.easi.net/en/tag/spoom) [Go back to the blog](https://blog.easi.net/en?hsLang=en) # [Microsoft 365 price drop: how to benefit before the upcoming July increase](https://blog.easi.net/en/microsoft-365-prices-drop-how-to-benefit-before-the-upcoming-july-increase) [![Author Avatar](https://blog.easi.net/hubfs/23fd5ce4-035b-4349-943f-57de1fd687f1_LThumb.jpg) Dylan Pylyser System Engineer](https://blog.easi.net/en/author/dylan-pylyser) Microsoft has announced a temporary reduction in Microsoft 365 list prices across Europe. Due to the weakening of the US dollar against the euro, Microsoft is adjusting its euro pricing, resulting in an 7.4% **average ** decrease on all Microsoft 365 license list prices. This change applies to **all Microsoft 365 subscriptions** and is a **public price update**, similar in nature to Microsoft’s regular pricing adjustments. Importantly, this reduction is temporary and will remain valid until 30 June, after which a previously announced **price increase** will take effect from 1 July. Below, we explain what changes, what doesn’t, and how organisations can benefit from this temporary price window. | ### Summary - Microsoft 365 list prices are **reduced by 7.4% on average.** - The reduction applies to **all Microsoft 365 licenses** (Microsoft cloud services, excluding Azure) - **Existing subscriptions remain unchanged** until renewal - **New licenses or changes provisioned before 1 July** can **lock in the lower price**, even if renewal happens later - From **1 July onwards**, Microsoft’s announced price increase will apply | | --- | --- ## What exactly is changing? Microsoft has recalculated its euro list prices to reflect current currency exchange rates. Due to the continued weakness of the US dollar compared to the euro and other currencies, Microsoft has lowered its Microsoft 365 list prices in Europe. As a result: - All Microsoft 365 list prices are **reduced by 7.4% on average.** - The change applies to Microsoft cloud services (excluding Azure), so essentially **across all Microsoft 365 licenses** - The new prices are automatically reflected in Microsoft’s ecosystem and partner platforms, such as ArrowSphere. This is a **list price adjustment**, meaning it affects the base pricing used for new subscriptions and renewals. ## How long is this reduction valid? The **7.4% price reduction** applies **until 30 June.** From **1 July**, Microsoft’s previously announced price increase will come into effect: - Depending on the license type, these prices will have an a**verage increase of more than 11%**. - This July update is unrelated to currency effects and reflects broader Microsoft 365 pricing changes. - Have a look at our previous blog for more concrete info: [https://blog.easi.net/en/microsoft-365-in-2026-new-capabilities-copilot-skus-and-pricing](https://blog.easi.net/en/microsoft-365-in-2026-new-capabilities-copilot-skus-and-pricing?hsLang=en)  ## New subscriptions and renewals: immediate impact From today onwards: - **New Microsoft 365 subscriptions** are provisioned at the **new, lower list price** - **Renewals processed before 1 July** also benefit from this reduced pricing - Pricing is applied **pro rata** based on the subscription term This makes the coming weeks a particularly interesting moment to **review upcoming renewals or planned license changes**. ## What does this mean for existing Microsoft 365 customers? For organisations with active Microsoft 365 subscriptions, renewals always happen automatically at the list price applicable at the time of renewal. Which brings two scenarios:  - If a subscription renews before 1 July, the temporary reduced prices apply - If a subscription renews on or after 1 July, the announced price increase will apply This is why licensing planning is particularly important right now. With Microsoft 365 prices currently reduced, organisations have a clear opportunity to act before 1 July, and create a third scenario: - By provisioning licenses or adjusting subscriptions **now**, it is possible to **lock in the lower price for the full subscription term**. That lower price then remains valid throughout the term, as the July price increase will only apply to subscriptions created or renewed from 1 July onward. In other words: earlier license planning was already a way to avoid upcoming cost increases, but the current price reduction makes the case even stronger, as organisations can now secure both lower pricing and long-term cost predictability. ## What should organisations do now? This temporary adjustment is a good moment to: - Review **upcoming Microsoft 365 renewals** - Anticipate license needs **for the coming months** - Decide whether to **provision licenses early** to secure the lower pricing - Align license strategy with upcoming organisational changes As always, the right approach depends on your licensing model, renewal dates, and future plans. | ### Looking at the upcoming changes on 1 July, 2026 A short while back, we took a closer look at [what will be changing for Microsoft 365](https://blog.easi.net/en/microsoft-365-in-2026-new-capabilities-copilot-skus-and-pricing?hsLang=en) starting from 1 July, 2026 ![Tabel_contents_microsoft_01](https://blog.easi.net/hs-fs/hubfs/Tabel_contents_microsoft_01.png?width=400&height=537&name=Tabel_contents_microsoft_01.png)From 1 July, Microsoft 365 prices will increase by an **average of more than 11%**, depending on the license type. At the same time, Microsoft will introduce new **bundled licenses** that can reduce costs by **up to 30%** compared to separate licenses. These bundles are priced according to the **July 1 rates**. Combined with today’s temporary price reduction, this makes both licenses **timing and bundle selection** more important than ever.  👉 Depending on your situation, the best option may be to **lock in current prices now** or to **move to a bundled licenses model**. We are happy to review together to determine what delivers the greatest benefit for your organisation.   | | --- |   ## Need help reviewing your Microsoft 365 licenses? If you’d like to understand - how this price change affects your organisation - whether it makes sense to lock in licenses before 1 July - or if the upcoming licensing bundles might even be the better option in the long run our teams are happy to help you **review your Microsoft 365 setup and timing**. 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