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Business Central, Dynamics NAV and Power BI Overview of
Past and Future
Price Developments
Past
Price
In recent years, Microsoft has adjusted the prices of its products several times. There have been price changes for specific products such as Dynamics 365 Business Central, Power BI, Teams Phone, and Copilot, as well as changes affecting all cloud products. Prices for maintenance and billing plans have also changed. We summarize Microsoft’s price developments over recent years chronologically for you and provide an outlook on future price adjustments. 👇
Global Harmonization of Cloud Prices: Adjustment of Euro Prices in 2023
In 2023, there was a global harmonization of prices for Microsoft’s cloud products, considering local currency fluctuations. However, the group did not refer to this as an official price increase.
For customers in the euro zone, this meant a price adjustment of 11% as of April 1, 2023. The change affected Dynamics 365 Business Central, Microsoft 365, Power BI, and Power Apps, among others.
Please note that the prices for the monthly cancellation option are higher than those for the annual cancellation option.
Cloud First: Price Increases for Business Central On-Premises and Dynamics NAV from October 1, 2023
Microsoft has underlined its cloud-first strategy with a price increase for Business Central On-Premises and Dynamics NAV at the end of 2023. Purchase prices rose by 11% on October 1, 2023. The price for rental-based subscriptions for all software products increased by 10%.
Higher Maintenance Fees
The fee for maintenance (enhancement plan) increased by 1% - also effective October 1 of this year.
Expiration of On-Azure Discount
As of October 1, 2023, Microsoft also reduced the discount on “On Azure” on-premises subscriptions purchased before October 1, 2022, to 10%.
Business Central On-Premises and Dynamics NAV: Price Changes in October 2024
On October 1, 2024, prices for Business Central On-Premises (purchased licenses) rose again - this time by 7%. Prices for Dynamics NAV (purchased licenses) even rose by 19%. Prices for the respective subscriptions increased by 12%.
The fee for maintenance (enhancement plan) rose by 1%, from 18% to 19%.
In addition, the “On-Azure” discount was reduced to 5% on October 1, 2024.
Small and Big Price Changes from 2024/2025
From April 1, 2025, and December 1, 2024, Microsoft introduced “small” and “large” price changes for certain products.
“Small” Price Changes
Teams Phone
Prices for Teams Phone increased on April 1, 2025. For the standard subscription, the price increase was 25%.
Customers who opt for monthly payments now pay an additional surcharge of 5% (compared to annual payments).
Microsoft 365 Copilot
Starting in December 2024, Microsoft Copilot has been available on a monthly payment basis for a 5% surcharge. This applies to Microsoft 365 Copilot, Microsoft 365 Copilot for Sales, and Microsoft 365 Copilot for Service on the new commerce platform.
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Power BI
The first official price increase for Power BI took effect on April 1, 2025. The price for the Pro license has increased by 40%. Power BI Premium per User (PPU) saw an increase of 20%.
The company also introduced Microsoft Fabric as a new product, which is set to gradually replace the Premium license.
Detailed information on the price changes for Power BI can be found here:
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Prices
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“Big” Price Change
The “big” price change came into effect on April 1, 2025. It affects Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) solutions, including Dynamics 365 Business Central, Microsoft 365, and Power Platform solutions.
Customers with an annual subscription who wish to pay monthly have been paying a 5% surcharge since the effective date. The same applies to the triennial subscription with monthly billing.
| Surcharge before | Surcharge from April 1, 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Subscription & Annual Billing | 0% | 0% |
| Annual Subscription & Monthly Billing | 0% | New 5% |
| Triennial Subscription & Monthly Billing | 0% | New 5% |
| Monthly Subscription & Monthly Billing | 20% | 20% |
You can find more detailed information about the price changes here:
Copilot, Teams Phone, Power BI and all Cloud Products (CSP) Small and Big Price Changes at
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Business Central On-Premises and SaaS: Price Changes from October and November 2025
On-Premises
As in previous years, there were price adjustments affecting Business Central On-Premises and Dynamics NAV on October 1, 2025:
- Prices for purchase licenses increased by 10%.
- Prices for subscriptions increased by 10% to 14%.
- The 5% “On Azure” discount has been completely eliminated as of the effective date.
- Maintenance (enhancement plan) will cost 1% more from October 6.
More detailed information on the price changes for On-Premises can be found here:
Dynamics NAV & Business Central On-Premises Changes in Licensing
from October 2025
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Cloud (SaaS)
New prices will apply to Business Central SaaS licenses from November 1, 2025. This is the first official price increase in five years (according to Microsoft, the adjustments made in 2023 were intended to harmonize prices globally).
Microsoft justifies the price increases with a variety of enhancements to the cloud solution, such as new features and the integration of AI support. Customers will also receive more storage space.
Note: the new prices apply to new cloud subscriptions and to existing subscriptions being renewed on or after November 1, 2025.
| License | Price and Storage before November 1, 2025 |
Price and Storage as of November 1, 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Essentials | $70/user/month with 2GB storage | $80/user/month with 3GB storage |
| Premium | $100/user/month with 3GB storage | $110/user/month with 5GB storage |
| Device | $40/device/month with 1GB storage | $45/device/month with 1.5GB storage |
More detailed information on the price changes for Business Central SaaS can be found here:
Key Product Enhancements and Increased Storage Entitlement Pricing Update for
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Central as of November 2025
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Business Central and Power BI: Overview of Price Developments over the Years
Prices for Business Central
| License | Until March 31, 2023 | As of April 1, 2023 | As of November 1, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exact prices in euros will be announced. | |||
| Essentials | €59/user/month | €65.50/user/month | $80/user/month |
| Premium | €84.30/user/month | €93.60/user/month | $110/user/month |
| Team Members | €6.70/user/month | €7.50/user/month | €7.50/user/month (no change) |
| Device | €33.70/device/month | €37.40/device/month | $45/device/month |
The current prices for Dynamics 365 Business Central in euros can be found here.
Prices for Power BI
| When introduced in 2015 | As of April 1, 2023 | As of April 1, 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power BI Pro | €8.40/user/month | €9.40/user/month | €13.10/user/month |
| Premium-per-User | €16.90/month | €18.70/month | €22.50/month |
The current euro prices for Power BI can be found here.
The Cloud pays off in the Long-term - Recommendations for Business Central and Dynamics NAV Customers
With its pricing, Microsoft aims to make the cloud more attractive to its customers. The company will most likely continue this strategy in the future.
If you want to secure price advantages, we recommend that you opt for cloud solutions. Switching from on-premises to the cloud also makes sense and will pay off in the long-term.
In addition, the cloud offers the following advantages over on-premises solutions:
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Scalability and flexibility
Cloud solutions enable companies to flexibly adapt resources to their actual needs. For example, user licenses, storage space or computing power can be adjusted according to growth or seasonal fluctuations. This works without high investments in hardware or infrastructure. -
Fast access to innovations
In the cloud, you regularly benefit from the latest features, updates, and security enhancements. Microsoft continuously releases new features for Business Central in the cloud, keeping your business up to date. -
High security and availability
Microsoft invests heavily in the security and availability of its cloud infrastructure. Your data is optimally protected by modern security mechanisms, automatic backups, and a global network of data centers - often better than if you use local installations.
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Future Price Changes
We will continue to announce any price changes for Business Central and Power BI that Microsoft plans to implement in the future in this article as soon as we learn about them.