Free tool · 2 minutes · Microsoft 365 · Australia
1 JULY 2026 PRICE RISE —
WHAT YOUR MICROSOFT 365 BILL GOES UP BY.
Microsoft's commercial price changes took effect on 1 July 2026 and land on each tenant at its next renewal. Enter your plan mix and this calculator shows the current bill, the new bill and the dollar difference in AUD, per month and per year, ready to take to whoever signs the renewal.
| Plan | Seats | Now ($/user/mo) | From 1 July ($/user/mo) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business BasicIndicative AUD list; corpus reports a ~16% rise. | |||
| Business StandardIndicative AUD list; corpus reports a ~12% rise. | |||
| Business PremiumHeld flat in the July 2026 round. | |||
| Microsoft 365 E3Indicative AUD list; ~8% rise. | |||
| Microsoft 365 E5No confirmed AUD figure published — enter both prices from your CSP or EA price list. | |||
| Microsoft 365 F3 (frontline)USD list moves ~25%; AUD list unconfirmed — enter both prices from your CSP price list. |
Bill now
$516 / month
$6,192 / year, ex GST
Bill from 1 July 2026
$538 / month
$6,461 / year, ex GST
The increase
$269 / year
$22 / month · 4.3% across priced seats
Indicative AUD list figures, ex GST, on an annual-commitment basis. Microsoft sets Australian regional pricing when the change goes live and CSP or EA agreements differ from list, so confirm the binding numbers with your reseller before renewal. This tool is a planning aid, not a quote.
Frequently asked questions
What Australian businesses ask about the July 2026 changes.
Which Microsoft 365 plans go up on 1 July 2026?
The increases are concentrated on the lower and mid commercial plans. Reporting across Australian partners puts Business Basic up around 16% and Business Standard up around 12%, with Microsoft 365 E3 rising about 8% (indicatively from around AU$45 to roughly AU$48.50 per user per month ex GST). Business Premium has been held flat at around AU$32.90. The E5 rise is more modest in percentage terms, while the frontline F-series takes the biggest percentage hit on the USD list.
Why can't the calculator price my E5 or F3 seats?
Because Microsoft had not published a confirmed AUD list figure for those plans at the time of writing, and this tool doesn't guess. Microsoft announced the increases in USD (roughly +$1 to +$3 per user per month depending on plan) and sets Australian regional pricing separately, so the AUD figures land when the change goes live. Enter both prices for E5 or F3 from your CSP quote and the calculator includes them.
When does the new pricing actually hit my bill?
At your next renewal after 1 July 2026, not on the date itself. If you renew an annual term before then, you generally lock current pricing for that term. That makes renewal timing a genuine lever, but don't lock in a plan mix you're about to change. Fix the SKU strategy first, then time the renewal.
Are these the exact prices I'll pay?
No. Every default in this calculator is indicative AUD list, ex GST, on an annual-commitment basis, drawn from the figures Frontrow published when the changes were announced. CSP and Enterprise Agreement pricing differ from list, month-to-month terms carry a premium, and Microsoft sets the final AU regional figures when the change goes live. Confirm the binding numbers with your CSP or reseller. Every price field is editable so you can model from your actual quote.
How do I reduce the impact of the increase?
The rise is a good forcing function for licence hygiene. Because Business Premium is held flat while Business Standard rises, the gap between them narrows: anyone on Standard plus standalone Defender, Intune or Entra ID P1 add-ons is often cheaper on Premium. Re-test sub-300-seat E3 users against Premium, route frontline and occasional users to F-series plans or shared mailboxes, cancel add-ons the base plan now duplicates, and reclaim dormant Copilot seats. Most Australian businesses can absorb the increase with one honest audit.
Does the calculator include GST?
No. All figures are ex GST, matching how Microsoft and CSP price lists quote commercial licensing in Australia. Add 10% for the GST-inclusive cash figure.