Microsoft 365 Licensing
Stop overpaying for Microsoft 365.
Most small businesses pay for licenses they don't need. We make sure you don't — then sell you exactly the right ones, at a fair price, provisioned within a day.
The Problem
Licensing waste hides in plain sight
Microsoft licensing is confusing by design: dozens of plans, prices that changed in July 2026, and renewals that quietly move you to higher rates. The result: inactive users still holding $22/month seats, premium plans assigned to people who only need email, and annual renewals nobody reviews.
Our Approach
A clear path to the right licenses
- 01
Free License Optimization Review
We analyze your current licenses against actual usage and show you, in writing, where the waste is. Delivered in 5 business days.
- 02
Right-size quote
You get a clean quote for exactly the licenses each person needs. Mix and match plans freely.
- 03
Same-day provisioning
Sign the standard Microsoft agreement and your licenses are typically live within one business day.
What You’ll Pay
Straightforward per-user pricing
Straightforward per-user monthly pricing, billed annually for the best rate (monthly billing available for flexibility). Current Microsoft list prices: Business Basic $7, Business Standard $14, Business Premium $22 per user/month. We keep our margins lean and pass the savings on — request a quote and see.
CSP vs. Direct
Why buy through a CSP instead of direct from Microsoft
Guidance
Buying direct from Microsoft
Self-service — you figure out which of the dozens of plans fits, alone.
Buying through Cylisphere
A licensing expert who answers in hours. Free License Optimization Review finds waste before you spend a dollar.
Pricing
Buying direct from Microsoft
List price, take it or leave it.
Buying through Cylisphere
Competitive pricing — we keep our margins lean and pass the savings on, with quotes back within 4 business hours.
Provisioning
Buying direct from Microsoft
You navigate Microsoft's admin portals yourself.
Buying through Cylisphere
Same-day provisioning once the Microsoft agreement is signed. Switching from another reseller? No downtime, no data migration — we handle the transfer.
Ongoing support
Buying direct from Microsoft
Renewals, seat changes, and problems are yours to manage.
Buying through Cylisphere
We review renewals, adjust seats as you hire, and support you for the life of the subscription.
Why Cylisphere
Buy with clarity and practical support
- Official Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider and Pax8 Partner
- Quotes back within 4 business hours
- Switching from another reseller? No downtime, no data migration — we handle the transfer
- Nonprofits: Microsoft nonprofit discounts available; we handle eligibility with you