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Microsoft 365
Every price change since Jan 2013 — dated, sourced, archived.
The pricing story
Microsoft 365 Personal held at $6.99/month for twelve years — from the Office 365 era in 2013 all the way to January 2025, when Microsoft raised it 43% to $9.99 and Family from $9.99 to $12.99, bundling Copilot AI in as the justification. It was the first consumer price increase in the product's history, and it landed on autopay for hundreds of millions of subscribers at once. Microsoft quietly offers 'Basic' and 'Classic' plans without Copilot at the old-style prices, but you have to know to ask — the default upgrade path absorbs the AI premium silently.
Every change on record
2 entries- Jan 16, 2025 Personal $6.99 $9.99 ▲ +43%
First consumer hike ever: +43%, Copilot AI bundled; Family $9.99 → $12.99
source: Microsoft 365 plans (archived) ↗ - Jan 29, 2013 Personal $6.99 Launch
Office 365 consumer era begins (~$6.99/mo tier settles 2014)
source: Microsoft 365 page (archived) ↗
Current plans (2026)
| Plan | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Personal | $9.99/mo | 1 person, Copilot included ($99.99/yr) |
| Family | $12.99/mo | Up to 6 people ($129.99/yr) |
| Basic | $1.99/mo | 100GB storage, web apps only |
US list prices. Check the official pricing page for regional pricing and promos.
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Frequently asked questions
Has Microsoft 365 ever raised its prices?
Yes — Microsoft 365 has raised prices 1 time. The most recent increase was on Jan 16, 2025, when Personal went from $6.99 to $9.99.
How much does Microsoft 365 cost in 2026?
Personal costs $9.99/mo; Family costs $12.99/mo; Basic costs $1.99/mo.
What did Microsoft 365 cost when it launched?
The Personal plan launched at $6.99/mo in Jan 2013. Today it costs $9.99 — a 43% increase.
When was the last Microsoft 365 price increase?
Jan 16, 2025. First consumer hike ever: +43%, Copilot AI bundled; Family $9.99 → $12.99