Microsoft Licensing Simplifier
Compare M365 plans in plain English with pricing
Compare M365 plans in plain English with pricing
Build Your Licensing Stack
Add plans for different user groups to see your total cost — monthly and annual. Includes the July 2026 price change impact.
What Add-ons Do I Need?
Select your current plan below — we'll show you which add-ons fill the gaps and what they cost.
This quiz helps you find the right Microsoft 365 suite. For Dynamics 365, Power Platform, and other products, use the Compare tab.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How do I use the Licensing Simplifier?
Open the Compare Plans tab and search for any Microsoft plan by name or keyword. Click two or more plans to see a side-by-side feature comparison, or use the presets to compare common matchups like E3 vs E5.
2. What does the Build Your Stack tab do?
Build Your Stack is a cost calculator — add the plans and add-ons you're considering, set user counts, and see a total monthly and annual cost estimate. It helps you model your Microsoft licensing spend before buying.
3. Can I find out which add-on I need if I already have an E3 licence?
Yes. The Add-ons Advisor tab is designed exactly for this — select your base plan and it shows which add-ons are compatible, what features they unlock, and what they cost.
4. Is my data private when using the Licensing Simplifier?
Yes. All plan data is embedded in the page and every comparison runs in your browser. Your selections and cost calculations never leave your device.
5. How often is the pricing data updated?
Every plan page carries its own 'last checked' date, so you can see how fresh that particular price is. When Microsoft announces a change, the tool gets updated and the What Changed tab logs it.
6. Is this tool still being improved?
Yes! This is a V1 release and we're actively improving it based on user feedback. If you have suggestions, find a bug, or want a new feature, please visit our Community Feedback page at aguidetocloud.com/feedback/ — every piece of feedback is read and acted on.