Microsoft Plans Price Increases for Business Office Suite in 2026

Starting July 1, 2026, businesses and organizations will face higher costs for Microsoft's Office productivity tools.

The extent of the price rise varies by edition, with CNBC reporting potential jumps as high as 33%.

In a company blog post, Microsoft 365 executive Nicole Herskowitz noted, 'Over the past year, we’ve released more than 1,100 features in Microsoft 365, Security, Copilot, and Sharepoint. The new features have added value to the packages.'

Essentially, Microsoft attributes the upcoming adjustment to enhancements like its prominent AI assistant, Copilot.

The company last adjusted rates for its enterprise Office offerings in 2022. Earlier this year, in 2025, Microsoft significantly increased fees for personal Microsoft 365 subscriptions, pointing to AI integrations as the reason—following a similar move by Google for its Workspace services.

This story first ran in our affiliate outlet PC för Alla, adapted and translated from its Swedish version.

Mikael covers developments in various consumer technology areas. With past experience at Macworld, he now contributes primarily to PC för Alla and M3. He stays well-informed on new device launches, updates in streaming platforms, and advancements in AI technologies.