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Microsoft's bold pricing shift and the business rationale behind it

Microsoft's bold pricing shift and the business rationale behind it

Update: 2025-12-23
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Microsoft Office used to be a one-time purchase. Now you probably pay for it every year. Why did Microsoft change its pricing so drastically? It was a risky move, but there was solid motivation behind it.

Not just Microsoft, many software companies have transitioned from a one-time pricing model to an annual or monthly subscription model.


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Microsoft's bold pricing shift and the business rationale behind it

Microsoft's bold pricing shift and the business rationale behind it

Zerodha Varsity