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Microsoft SPLA Partner ⭐ Microsoft CSP Partner

Official Microsoft Licensing Partner. SPLA & Indirect

OBHost is an officially authorized Microsoft SPLA Partner and Microsoft Indirect Partner. We offer genuine Microsoft licenses. monthly SPLA licenses for hosting/VPS environments, and one-time/annual Indirect licenses for servers, hardware, and software deployments.

Windows Server SQL Server Exchange Server SharePoint RDS CALs Microsoft 365 Office LTSC Windows CALs
  • Official Microsoft SPLA Partner: monthly usage-based licensing for hosting providers
  • Microsoft Indirect Partner: one-time and annual licenses for servers and hardware
  • All licenses are 100% genuine, volume-licensed, and fully activated
  • Windows Server, SQL Server, Exchange, SharePoint, RDS CALs, and more
  • Competitive partner pricing. cheaper than retail Microsoft Store
  • Instant license key delivery after order confirmation
  • Expert licensing guidance to select the right SPLA or Indirect product
Microsoft Licensed Partner
SPLA
Service Provider
Indirect
Volume Licensing
Our Microsoft Partnership

Two Official Microsoft Partnerships

OBHost holds two distinct Microsoft authorizations: SPLA for hosting providers and cloud or VPS environments, and Indirect for traditional perpetual and volume licensing deployments.

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Microsoft SPLA Partner
Service Provider License Agreement

Microsoft SPLA licensing lets OBHost supply software to customers on a monthly per-use basis, making it the correct model for VPS hosting, dedicated servers, and cloud-hosted applications.

  • Monthly usage-based billing. pay only for what's used
  • License Windows Server SPLA on your VPS or hosting infrastructure
  • SQL Server, Exchange, SharePoint via SPLA
  • RDS CALs for Remote Desktop Services
  • No upfront costs. flexible per-user or per-processor
  • Fully compliant Microsoft licensing for hosted environments
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Microsoft Indirect Partner
Volume Licensing. One-Time & Annual

As a Microsoft Indirect Partner and CSP Indirect Reseller, OBHost resells Microsoft software through official volume licensing channels, covering both perpetual and annual subscription models for businesses.

  • One-time perpetual licenses for Windows Server, SQL Server, and Office
  • Annual subscription licensing for Microsoft 365 and Azure services
  • Server hardware pairing. license new or existing servers
  • OEM and Volume licensing available
  • Official partner pricing. cheaper than retail
  • Full license transfer rights and genuine product keys

SPLA vs Indirect. Which do I need?

🖥️ Choose SPLA if you...
  • Run a VPS or cloud hosting business
  • Need Windows Server on virtual machines
  • Host customer applications or databases
  • Want monthly pay-as-you-go licensing
  • Need SQL Server for hosted databases
📋 Choose Indirect if you...
  • Buying a new server and need OS license
  • Want perpetual/one-time software licenses
  • Need Office LTSC for a business PC/server
  • Want annual Microsoft 365 for your company
  • Hardware OEM licensing for bare-metal servers
All Microsoft Products

Microsoft Products & Pricing

Product Edition License Type Cores / VMs Type Pricing (Single / Bulk) Action
Windows Server 2 Core Standard Subscription 2 Core Indirect
$62.00/yr
Bulk Price (Estimated) $54.56
Windows Server 8 Core Standard Subscription 8 Core Indirect
$251.00/yr
Bulk Price (Estimated) $220.88
Windows Server 8 Core Standard 3 Year Commit 8 Core Indirect
$639.00/3yr
Bulk Price (Estimated) $562.32
Windows Server 2 Core Datacenter 3 Year Commit 2 Core Indirect
$909.00/3yr
Bulk Price (Estimated) $799.92
Windows Server CAL 1 User CAL Standard Subscription 1 User CAL Indirect
$11.00/yr
Bulk Price (Estimated) $9.68
Windows Server CAL 1 User CAL Standard 3 Year Commit 1 User CAL Indirect
$39.00/3yr
Bulk Price (Estimated) $34.32
Windows Server CAL 1 Device CAL Standard 3 Year Commit 1 Device CAL Indirect
$33.00/3yr
Bulk Price (Estimated) $29.04
Windows Server Remote Desktop Services 1 User CAL Standard 3 Year Commit 1 User CAL Indirect
$168.00/3yr
Bulk Price (Estimated) $147.84
Windows 10/11 Base License Professional 1 Time Base License Indirect
$188.00 1 Time
Bulk Price (Estimated) $165.44
Windows 11 to Upgrade for Microsoft 365 Business Base License Professional 1 Time Base License Indirect
$49.00 1 Time
Bulk Price (Estimated) $43.12
Windows 10 LTSC Upgrade Base License Enterprise 1 Time Base License Indirect
$295.00 1 Time
Bulk Price (Estimated) $259.60
Windows Server 2 Core Standard 1 Time 2 Core Indirect
$134.00 1 Time
Bulk Price (Estimated) $117.92
Windows Server 2 Core Datacenter Subscription 2 Core Indirect
$435.00/yr
Bulk Price (Estimated) $382.80
Windows Server 1 User CAL Standard Subscription 1 User CAL Indirect
$13.00/yr
Bulk Price (Estimated) $11.44
Windows Server 2 Core Standard 3 Year Commit 2 Core Indirect
$159.00/3yr
Bulk Price (Estimated) $139.92
Windows Server 2 Core Datacenter Subscription 2 Core Indirect
$435.00/yr
Bulk Price (Estimated) $382.80
Windows Server 8 Core Datacenter Subscription 8 Core Indirect
$1,742.00/yr
Bulk Price (Estimated) $1,532.96
Windows Server Remote Desktop Services 1 User CAL Standard Subscription 1 User CAL Indirect
$90.00/yr
Bulk Price (Estimated) $79.20
Windows Server CAL 1 Device CAL Standard Subscription 1 Device CAL Indirect
$11.00/yr
Bulk Price (Estimated) $9.68
Windows Server 16 Core Standard 1 Time 16 Core Indirect
$1,069.00 1 Time
Bulk Price (Estimated) $940.72
Windows Server 2022 16 Core Datacenter 1 Time 16 Core Indirect
$6,156.00 1 Time
Bulk Price (Estimated) $5,417.28
Windows Server Remote Desktop Services 1 User CAL Standard 1 Time 1 User CAL Indirect
$145.00 1 Time
Bulk Price (Estimated) $127.60
Windows Server 8 Core Datacenter 3 Year Commit 8 Core Indirect
$3,637.00/3yr
Bulk Price (Estimated) $3,200.56
Product Edition License Type Cores / VMs Type Pricing (Single / Bulk) Action
SQL Server 2 Core Standard Subscription 2 Core Indirect
$1,863.39/yr
Bulk Price (Estimated) $1,639.78
SQL Server 2 Core Enterprise 3 Year Commit 2 Core Indirect
$17,932.00/3yr
Bulk Price (Estimated) $15,780.16
SQL Server Edition Base License Standard 1 Time Base License Indirect
$987.00 1 Time
Bulk Price (Estimated) $868.56
SQL Server 2022 1 User CAL Standard 1 Time 1 User CAL Indirect
$229.00 1 Time
Bulk Price (Estimated) $201.52
SQL Server Core 2 Core Standard 1 Time 2 Core Indirect
$3,944.00 1 Time
Bulk Price (Estimated) $3,470.72
SQL Server Core 2 Core Enterprise 1 Time 2 Core Indirect
$15,122.00 1 Time
Bulk Price (Estimated) $13,307.36
SQL Server 2 Core Standard 3 Year Commit 2 Core Indirect
$17,932.00/3yr
Bulk Price (Estimated) $15,780.16
SQL Server 2 Core Enterprise Subscription 2 Core Indirect
$7,142.00/yr
Bulk Price (Estimated) $6,284.96
Product Edition License Type Cores / VMs Type Pricing (Single / Bulk) Action
Exchange Online Kiosk Base License Standard 1 Time Base License Indirect
$24.00 1 Time
Bulk Price (Estimated) $21.12
Exchange Server Base License Enterprise 1 Time Base License Indirect
$3,787.00 1 Time
Bulk Price (Estimated) $3,332.56
Exchange Server User CAL Base License Standard 1 Time Base License Indirect
$82.00 1 Time
Bulk Price (Estimated) $72.16
Exchange Server User CAL Base License Enterprise 1 Time Base License Indirect
$51.00 1 Time
Bulk Price (Estimated) $44.88
SharePoint Server Base License Standard 1 Time Base License Indirect
$6,356.00 1 Time
Bulk Price (Estimated) $5,593.28
SharePoint User CAL Base License Standard 1 Time Base License Indirect
$114.00 1 Time
Bulk Price (Estimated) $100.32
SharePoint User CAL Base License Enterprise 1 Time Base License Indirect
$102.00 1 Time
Bulk Price (Estimated) $89.76
SharePoint (Plan 1) Base License Standard 1 Time Base License Indirect
$60.00 1 Time
Bulk Price (Estimated) $52.80
SharePoint (Plan 2) Base License Standard 1 Time Base License Indirect
$120.00 1 Time
Bulk Price (Estimated) $105.60
Product Edition License Type Cores / VMs Type Pricing (Single / Bulk) Action
Windows Server CAL 1 User CAL Standard Subscription 1 User CAL Indirect
$11.00/yr
Bulk Price (Estimated) $9.68
Windows Server CAL 1 User CAL Standard 3 Year Commit 1 User CAL Indirect
$39.00/3yr
Bulk Price (Estimated) $34.32
Windows Server CAL 1 Device CAL Standard 3 Year Commit 1 Device CAL Indirect
$33.00/3yr
Bulk Price (Estimated) $29.04
Windows Server Remote Desktop Services 1 User CAL Standard 3 Year Commit 1 User CAL Indirect
$168.00/3yr
Bulk Price (Estimated) $147.84
ject Server User CAL Base License Professional 1 Time Base License Indirect
$205.00 1 Time
Bulk Price (Estimated) $180.40
Windows Server 1 User CAL Standard Subscription 1 User CAL Indirect
$13.00/yr
Bulk Price (Estimated) $11.44
SQL Server 2022 1 User CAL Standard 1 Time 1 User CAL Indirect
$229.00 1 Time
Bulk Price (Estimated) $201.52
Exchange Server User CAL Base License Standard 1 Time Base License Indirect
$82.00 1 Time
Bulk Price (Estimated) $72.16
Exchange Server User CAL Base License Enterprise 1 Time Base License Indirect
$51.00 1 Time
Bulk Price (Estimated) $44.88
SharePoint User CAL Base License Standard 1 Time Base License Indirect
$114.00 1 Time
Bulk Price (Estimated) $100.32
SharePoint User CAL Base License Enterprise 1 Time Base License Indirect
$102.00 1 Time
Bulk Price (Estimated) $89.76
Windows Server Remote Desktop Services 1 User CAL Standard Subscription 1 User CAL Indirect
$90.00/yr
Bulk Price (Estimated) $79.20
Windows Server CAL 1 Device CAL Standard Subscription 1 Device CAL Indirect
$11.00/yr
Bulk Price (Estimated) $9.68
Windows Server Remote Desktop Services 1 User CAL Standard 1 Time 1 User CAL Indirect
$145.00 1 Time
Bulk Price (Estimated) $127.60
Product Edition License Type Cores / VMs Type Pricing (Single / Bulk) Action
Microsoft 365 Apps for Business Base License Standard 1 Time Base License Indirect
$99.60 1 Time
Bulk Price (Estimated) $87.65
Microsoft 365 F1 Base License Standard 1 Time Base License Indirect
$27.60 1 Time
Bulk Price (Estimated) $24.29
Office 365 F3 Base License Standard 1 Time Base License Indirect
$48.00 1 Time
Bulk Price (Estimated) $42.24
Microsoft 365 Business Basic Base License Standard 1 Time Base License Indirect
$6.00 1 Time
Bulk Price (Estimated) $5.28
Microsoft 365 Business Base License Standard 1 Time Base License Indirect
$12.50 1 Time
Bulk Price (Estimated) $11.00
Microsoft 365 Business Premium Base License Standard 1 Time Base License Indirect
$22.00 1 Time
Bulk Price (Estimated) $19.36
Microsoft 365 F3 Base License Standard 1 Time Base License Indirect
$96.00 1 Time
Bulk Price (Estimated) $84.48
Office 365 E1 Base License Standard 1 Time Base License Indirect
$120.00 1 Time
Bulk Price (Estimated) $105.60
Office 365 E3 Base License Standard 1 Time Base License Indirect
$276.00 1 Time
Bulk Price (Estimated) $242.88
Microsoft 365 E5 Security Base License Standard 1 Time Base License Indirect
$144.00 1 Time
Bulk Price (Estimated) $126.72
Microsoft 365 E5 Compliance Base License Standard 1 Time Base License Indirect
$144.00 1 Time
Bulk Price (Estimated) $126.72
Microsoft 365 F5 Security Add-on Base License Standard 1 Time Base License Indirect
$96.00 1 Time
Bulk Price (Estimated) $84.48
Microsoft 365 E5 eDiscovery and Audit Base License Standard 1 Time Base License Indirect
$72.00 1 Time
Bulk Price (Estimated) $63.36
Microsoft 365 E5 Information tection and Governance Base License Professional 1 Time Base License Indirect
$84.00 1 Time
Bulk Price (Estimated) $73.92
Microsoft 365 E5 Insider Risk Management Base License Standard 1 Time Base License Indirect
$72.00 1 Time
Bulk Price (Estimated) $63.36
Microsoft Defender for Office 365 (Plan 1) Base License Standard 1 Time Base License Indirect
$24.00 1 Time
Bulk Price (Estimated) $21.12
Microsoft Defender for Office 365 (Plan 2) Base License Standard 1 Time Base License Indirect
$60.00 1 Time
Bulk Price (Estimated) $52.80
Windows 11 to Upgrade for Microsoft 365 Business Base License Professional 1 Time Base License Indirect
$49.00 1 Time
Bulk Price (Estimated) $43.12
Office LTSC 2021/ for Mac Base License Standard 1 Time Base License Indirect
$383.00 1 Time
Bulk Price (Estimated) $337.04
Office LTSC Plus 2021 Base License Professional 1 Time Base License Indirect
$522.00 1 Time
Bulk Price (Estimated) $459.36
Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365 Base License Standard 1 Time Base License Indirect
$360.00 1 Time
Bulk Price (Estimated) $316.80
Microsoft 365 E3 Base License Standard 1 Time Base License Indirect
$432.00 1 Time
Bulk Price (Estimated) $380.16
Office 365 E5 Base License Standard 1 Time Base License Indirect
$456.00 1 Time
Bulk Price (Estimated) $401.28
Microsoft 365 F5 Compliance Add-on Base License Standard 1 Time Base License Indirect
$96.00 1 Time
Bulk Price (Estimated) $84.48
Microsoft 365 F5 Security + Compliance Add-on Base License Standard 1 Time Base License Indirect
$156.00 1 Time
Bulk Price (Estimated) $137.28
Microsoft 365 Apps for Base License Enterprise 1 Time Base License Indirect
$144.00 1 Time
Bulk Price (Estimated) $126.72
Microsoft 365 E5 Base License Standard 1 Time Base License Indirect
$2.33 1 Time
Bulk Price (Estimated) $2.05
Product Edition License Type Cores / VMs Type Pricing (Single / Bulk) Action
Microsoft Teams (AAD Identity) Base License Essentials 1 Time Base License Indirect
$48.00 1 Time
Bulk Price (Estimated) $42.24
Microsoft Teams Premium Base License Standard 1 Time Base License Indirect
$120.00 1 Time
Bulk Price (Estimated) $105.60
Microsoft Teams Rooms without Audio Conferencing Base License Professional 1 Time Base License Indirect
$480.00 1 Time
Bulk Price (Estimated) $422.40
Azure Information tection Premium P1 Base License Professional 1 Time Base License Indirect
$24.00 1 Time
Bulk Price (Estimated) $21.12
Microsoft Intune Plan 1 Base License Standard 1 Time Base License Indirect
$96.00 1 Time
Bulk Price (Estimated) $84.48
Microsoft Intune Plan 2 Base License Standard 1 Time Base License Indirect
$48.00 1 Time
Bulk Price (Estimated) $42.24
Microsoft Intune Suite Base License Standard 1 Time Base License Indirect
$120.00 1 Time
Bulk Price (Estimated) $105.60
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint P1 Base License Standard 1 Time Base License Indirect
$36.00 1 Time
Bulk Price (Estimated) $31.68
Microsoft Defender for Office 365 (Plan 1) Base License Standard 1 Time Base License Indirect
$24.00 1 Time
Bulk Price (Estimated) $21.12
Microsoft Defender for Office 365 (Plan 2) Base License Standard 1 Time Base License Indirect
$60.00 1 Time
Bulk Price (Estimated) $52.80
Windows 10/11 Base License Professional 1 Time Base License Indirect
$188.00 1 Time
Bulk Price (Estimated) $165.44
Microsoft Teams Phone Base License Standard 1 Time Base License Indirect
$96.00 1 Time
Bulk Price (Estimated) $84.48
Azure Active Directory/Entra Premium P1 Base License Standard 1 Time Base License Indirect
$72.00 1 Time
Bulk Price (Estimated) $63.36
Azure Active Directory/Entra Premium P2 Base License Standard 1 Time Base License Indirect
$108.00 1 Time
Bulk Price (Estimated) $95.04
Microsoft Defender for Business & Busines Servers Base License Standard 1 Time Base License Indirect
$36.00 1 Time
Bulk Price (Estimated) $31.68
Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps Base License Standard 1 Time Base License Indirect
$42.00 1 Time
Bulk Price (Estimated) $36.96
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint P2 & Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Server Base License Standard 1 Time Base License Indirect
$96.00 1 Time
Bulk Price (Estimated) $84.48
When Do You Need SPLA vs Indirect?

Common Use Cases

From VPS hosting to dedicated server deployments. here's when to use each licensing model.

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Windows VPS Hosting

Running Windows Server on KVM or VMware VPS for customer-facing hosting requires a windows server spla license billed monthly per processor core.

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SQL Database Hosting

Hosting SQL Server databases for customers or applications on your VPS/dedicated. SPLA Web Edition (cheap) or Standard/Enterprise.

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Email Server (Exchange)

Self-hosted Exchange on a dedicated server. Requires Exchange Server license + CALs per mailbox user.

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Remote Desktop (RDS)

Providing remote Windows desktop access to users requires Windows Server plus rds cal spla licenses assigned per user or per device.

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New Server Deployment

Buying a physical server and need Windows Server OS. Use Indirect perpetual OEM license. one-time cost, hardware-bound.

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Microsoft 365 for Business

Giving employees Microsoft 365 subscriptions (Outlook, Teams, Office apps). CSP Indirect monthly or annual billing.

Why OBHost for Microsoft Licensing

The Numbers That Matter

10+
Years of Experience
Helping hosting providers get compliant, cost-effective microsoft spla licenses since 2014
2
Official MS Partnerships
Both SPLA and Indirect authorizations. covering every Microsoft licensing scenario
200K+
Customers Worldwide
Trusted by over 200,000 customers globally across hosting and software
24/7
Licensing Support
Expert team available for spla licensing guidance, compliance questions, and custom quotes
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Need a server to run these licenses on?

OBHost provides KVM Linux and Windows VPS plus dedicated servers hosted in Germany. Pair a Microsoft SPLA license or Indirect license with OBHost infrastructure for a complete, compliant, and fully supported hosting stack.

Common Questions

Microsoft Licensing. FAQ

Everything about Microsoft SPLA, Indirect, Windows Server, SQL Server, and CAL licensing from OBHost.

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SPLA (Service Provider License Agreement) is Microsoft's dedicated licensing program for companies that host software services for third parties. If you operate a VPS hosting business, deliver hosted applications, or run software-as-a-service on Microsoft infrastructure, spla licensing is the legally required route. Microsoft SPLA pricing is billed monthly based on actual usage, making it well suited to hosting environments where customer counts fluctuate. As an authorized microsoft spla partner, OBHost can legally supply SPLA licenses for deploying Windows Server, SQL Server, Exchange, and other products on your VPS or dedicated hardware, keeping your operation fully compliant.

As a Microsoft Indirect Partner and CSP Indirect Reseller, OBHost resells Microsoft products through official volume licensing channels. Coverage includes: Microsoft 365 Business Basic, Standard, Premium, and Enterprise on monthly or annual subscriptions; Office LTSC perpetual licenses for PCs and servers; Windows Server OEM and perpetual licenses for physical hardware; and add-on products such as Defender, Intune, and Azure AD. Microsoft Indirect Partner status means OBHost receives official microsoft partner licensing pricing, which is substantially lower than Microsoft Store retail rates.

SPLA: monthly, usage-based, and designed specifically for spla hosting providers. Billed per-processor or per-user each month. Best fit for VPS hosting businesses that need to scale up or down. Indirect CSP: monthly or annual subscription, or one-time perpetual purchase. Best for businesses deploying software on their own servers or issuing licenses to employees. Perpetual OEM: single purchase, hardware-bound. No recurring cost but tied to specific hardware with no included upgrade rights to the next major version.

Yes, for most server products. Windows Server, SQL Server under the Server plus CAL model, Exchange Server, and SharePoint each require both a Server License and Client Access Licenses for every user or device accessing the server. For example, running Exchange Server for 50 users requires one Exchange Server license plus 50 Exchange CALs. SQL Server also offers a Per-Core licensing model, which carries a higher per-unit cost but removes the need to count individual users, making it practical for internet-facing or high-user-count workloads.

SPLA licenses are tied to a specific microsoft spla partner, OBHost in this case, and must be deployed only on hardware that the service provider operates or controls. If you run your own hardware or a third-party VPS not hosted by OBHost, you would need a direct SPLA agreement with Microsoft or use Indirect and retail licenses instead. If your workloads run on OBHost VPS or dedicated servers, our spla server hosting licensing covers those deployments fully and keeps you compliant with Microsoft audit requirements.

For CSP Indirect Microsoft 365 subscriptions and most software licenses, delivery typically completes within one to four business hours after order and payment confirmation. For SPLA licenses on OBHost infrastructure, activation is coordinated directly with your server provisioning process. Large-volume or complex microsoft spla licensing orders may require a short review period. Our licensing team is available to answer delivery queries and assist with compliance documentation.
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