Starting November 1, 2025, Microsoft will remove all price tiers for online services purchased under the Enterprise Agreement (EA) and Microsoft Product & Services Agreement (MPSA).
This change marks a major shift in Microsoft’s commercial licensing model. The familiar Level A–D volume discounts—a cornerstone of Microsoft’s pricing structure—will no longer apply for cloud and online services.

What’s Not Changing

It’s important to note that some agreements remain unaffected:

On-premises software pricing stays the same.

Government and education agreements continue under their existing pricing structures.

Who Is Affected by Microsoft’s Licensing Changes?

Organizations renewing Microsoft Enterprise Agreements (EA) at Levels B, C, or D will be most impacted.
Without tiered pricing, Microsoft will offer one flat price for all customers, regardless of spend or user count. This means enterprises can no longer rely on volume to negotiate lower prices.
For IT and procurement leaders, this change increases the importance of having a strong Microsoft EA renewal strategy. Understanding your current usage, licensing footprint, and potential alternatives will be critical to control costs and maintain flexibility.

Should You Consider CSP Instead of EA?

Microsoft is now offering customers to evaluate the Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) program as an alternative. Before taking the route, Businesses need to carefully assess:

  • The total cost of ownership across EA and CSP,
  • Contractual differences,
  • Renewal flexibility, and
  • Aligns License contract with business growth and IT roadmaps.

How Adrialic Solutions Helps Optimize Microsoft Licensing

As an independent software license advisory firm, Adrialic Solutions helps organizations reduce Microsoft licensing costs and maximize value from their agreements.
Our expert team supports you with:

  • Usage & Spend Optimization – Identify unused or misallocated licenses to cut unnecessary spend.
  • License Utilization Reports – Evaluate if users fully leverage E3 or E5 entitlements.
  • Strategic Roadmap Design – Create a tailored Microsoft licensing roadmap aligned with your business goals.
  • EA vs CSP Cost Modelling – Analyse financial and operational impacts across different licensing options.

We provide unbiased, data-driven insights to help you make confident, informed decisions about your Microsoft environment.

Be Prepared. Act Now.

Whether you’re:

  • Evaluating Microsoft EA renewal options,
  • Building your 2026 IT budget,
  • Exploring CSP alternatives, or
  • Reassessing your Microsoft licensing strategy —

Adrialic Solutions can guide you through the transition, helping you negotiate effectively, optimize spend, and maintain control over your software investments.

Contact Adrialic Solutions today to arrange a consultation and start planning your Microsoft EA strategy.