Microsoft 365 price hike set for July 2026 spurs perpetual‑license deals

Microsoft announced that most Microsoft 365 subscription plans will see price increases effective 1 July 2026. Business Basic will rise from $6 to $7 per user per month, Business Standard from $12.50 to $14, and Enterprise plans such as E3 and E5 will increase between 5% and 13%. Existing customers keep current rates until their next renewal, after which the new pricing applies. The changes add extra features like additional email storage and advanced security tools.

In response, reseller Godeal24 promotes one‑time purchase alternatives, offering Office 2024 Pro Plus for €19.99 (a perpetual licence) and Windows 11 Pro for €12.25. The retailer argues that over three years a Microsoft 365 subscriber would pay more than €500, while the one‑off licences cost a fraction of that amount.