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Authorized Microsoft SPLA Partner

Official Microsoft SPLA Licenses for Hosting & Cloud

OBHost delivers compliant, monthly usage-based Microsoft SPLA licenses built for VPS hosting providers, managed service providers (MSPs) and multi-tenant data center workloads.

  • Built for hosting third-party virtual machines, servers and applications
  • Monthly pay-as-you-go: scale cores and users without upfront CAPEX
  • Windows Server, SQL Server Web/Standard and RDS SALs ready to order
  • Monthly usage tracking and reporting handled through OBHost
Compliance-first licensing Billed monthly Licensing desk support
License agreement type SPLA Monthly

Service Provider License Agreement

Traditional OEM or Volume licenses are generally not intended for leasing software to commercial hosting customers. SPLA is Microsoft’s designated channel for that purpose.

Per-CoreWindows & SQL Server
SAL ModelPer-user RDS & Exchange
Audit-ready monthly reporting, prepared through OBHost’s SPLA reporting process.
MonthlyUsage-based billing model
Core + SALFlexible license structures
Multi-tenantHosting-focused licensing
OBHostOrdering & support channel
Live catalog & pricing

Official Microsoft SPLA Products

Search, filter by product family, and order genuine hosted core and SAL licenses.

Showing 92 of 92 licenses Prices follow your selected currency
Software Licensing Unit Allocation Version / Edition Monthly Rate Order
Skype for Business Server Enterprise Hosted deployment
Per User / SAL Base license Enterprise
$0.44 / month Volume: $0.39 /mo
Skype for Business Server Plus Hosted deployment
Per User / SAL Base license Current release
$0.44 / month Volume: $0.39 /mo
Skype for Business Server Standard Hosted deployment
Per User / SAL Base license Standard
$0.44 / month Volume: $0.39 /mo
Exchange Server Enterprise Hosted mail & collaboration
Per User / SAL Base license Enterprise
$0.54 / month Volume: $0.48 /mo
Exchange Server Standard Hosted mail & collaboration
Per User / SAL Base license Standard
$0.54 / month Volume: $0.48 /mo
SharePoint Server Enterprise Hosted mail & collaboration
Per User / SAL Base license Enterprise
$0.59 / month Volume: $0.52 /mo
SharePoint Standard Hosted mail & collaboration
Per User / SAL Base license Standard
$0.59 / month Volume: $0.52 /mo
Exchange Server Basic Hosted mail & collaboration
Per User / SAL Base license Current release
$1.24 / month Volume: $1.09 /mo
System Center Data Protection Manager Hosted deployment
Monthly license Base license Current release
$1.24 / month Volume: $1.09 /mo
System Center Operations Manager Hosted deployment
Monthly license Base license Current release
$1.24 / month Volume: $1.09 /mo
System Center Orchestrator Server Hosted deployment
Per User / SAL Base license Current release
$1.24 / month Volume: $1.09 /mo
System Center Service Manager Hosted deployment
Monthly license Base license Current release
$1.24 / month Volume: $1.09 /mo
Productivity Suite Hosted deployment
Per User / SAL Base license Enterprise
$1.49 / month Volume: $1.31 /mo
System Center Endpoint Protection Hosted deployment
Per User / SAL Base license Current release
$1.49 / month Volume: $1.31 /mo
Skype for Business Server Standard Hosted deployment
Per User / SAL Base license Standard
$1.74 / month Volume: $1.53 /mo
Identity Manager Hosted deployment
Per User / SAL Base license Current release
$1.99 / month Volume: $1.75 /mo
Dynamics GP Hosted Hosted deployment
Monthly license Base license Current release
$1.99 / month Volume: $1.75 /mo
Windows Rights Management Services Hosted VMs & dedicated servers
Per User / SAL Base license Current release
$2.74 / month Volume: $2.41 /mo
SharePoint Server Enterprise Hosted mail & collaboration
Per User / SAL Base license Enterprise
$3.49 / month Volume: $3.07 /mo
Productivity Suite Hosted deployment
Per User / SAL Base license Current release
$3.74 / month Volume: $3.29 /mo
System Center Configuration Manager Hosted deployment
Monthly license Base license Current release
$3.74 / month Volume: $3.29 /mo
SharePoint Server Standard Hosted mail & collaboration
Per User / SAL Base license Standard
$4.24 / month Volume: $3.73 /mo
Advanced Threat Analytics Hosted deployment
Per User / SAL Base license Current release
$4.24 / month Volume: $3.73 /mo
Exchange Server Standard Hosted mail & collaboration
Per User / SAL Base license Standard
$4.49 / month Volume: $3.95 /mo
Exchange Server Standard Plus Hosted mail & collaboration
Per User / SAL Base license Standard
$4.74 / month Volume: $4.17 /mo
Dynamics AX Hosted Hosted deployment
Per User / SAL Base license Current release
$4.74 / month Volume: $4.17 /mo
Dynamics AX Hosted Hosted deployment
Per User / SAL Base license Current release
$4.74 / month Volume: $4.17 /mo
Cloud Platform Suite Hosted deployment
Monthly license Base license Current release
$4.99 / month Volume: $4.39 /mo
User Experience Virtualization (UE-V) Hosted deployment
Per User / SAL Base license Current release
$5.49 / month Volume: $4.83 /mo
Office Multi-Language Pack Hosted deployment
Per User / SAL Base license Current release
$5.99 / month Volume: $5.27 /mo
Dynamics 365 Team Members Hosted deployment
Per User / SAL Base license Current release
$6.99 / month Volume: $6.15 /mo
Windows Server Standard Hosted VMs & dedicated servers
Per Core Base license Standard
$7.24 / month Volume: $6.37 /mo
Skype for Business Server Enterprise Hosted deployment
Per User / SAL Base license Enterprise
$7.24 / month Volume: $6.37 /mo
Skype for Business Server Plus Hosted deployment
Per User / SAL Base license Current release
$7.24 / month Volume: $6.37 /mo
Productivity Suite (Exchange + SharePoint + Skype) Hosted mail & collaboration
Per User / SAL Base license Current release
$7.49 / month Volume: $6.59 /mo
System Center Standard Hosted deployment
Monthly license Base license Standard
$7.49 / month Volume: $6.59 /mo
Azure DevOps Server Hosted deployment
Per User / SAL Base license Current release
$7.74 / month Volume: $6.81 /mo
Microsoft Application Virtualization (App-V) Hosted deployment
Per User / SAL Base license Current release
$8.24 / month Volume: $7.25 /mo
Exchange Server Enterprise Plus Hosted mail & collaboration
Per User / SAL Base license Enterprise
$8.99 / month Volume: $7.91 /mo
Windows Remote Desktop Services (RDS) Hosted VMs & dedicated servers
Per User / SAL Base license Current release
$9.24 / month Volume: $8.13 /mo
Dynamics GP Hosted Hosted deployment
Per User / SAL Base license Current release
$9.24 / month Volume: $8.13 /mo
Dynamics GP Hosted Hosted deployment
Per User / SAL Base license Current release
$9.24 / month Volume: $8.13 /mo
Dynamics NAV Hosted Hosted deployment
Per User / SAL Base license Current release
$9.24 / month Volume: $8.13 /mo
Dynamics SL Hosted Hosted deployment
Per User / SAL Base license Current release
$9.24 / month Volume: $8.13 /mo
Dynamics SL Hosted Hosted deployment
Per User / SAL Base license Current release
$9.24 / month Volume: $8.13 /mo
Dynamics SL Hosted Hosted deployment
Per User / SAL Base license Essentials
$9.24 / month Volume: $8.13 /mo
Exchange Server Enterprise Hosted mail & collaboration
Per User / SAL Base license Enterprise
$9.99 / month Volume: $8.79 /mo
Core Infrastructure Server Suite Standard Hosted deployment
Monthly license Base license Standard
$11.99 / month Volume: $10.55 /mo
Visio Standard Hosted deployment
Per User / SAL Base license Standard
$11.99 / month Volume: $10.55 /mo
Skype for Business Server Enterprise Plus Hosted deployment
Per User / SAL Base license Enterprise
$11.99 / month Volume: $10.55 /mo
SQL Server Web Databases & web applications
Per Core Base license Web
$14.99 / month Volume: $13.19 /mo
Dynamics AX Hosted Hosted deployment
Per User / SAL Base license Current release
$14.99 / month Volume: $13.19 /mo
Project Server Hosted deployment
Per User / SAL Base license Current release
$15.99 / month Volume: $14.07 /mo
System Center Datacenter Hosted deployment
Monthly license Base license Datacenter
$18.99 / month Volume: $16.71 /mo
Dynamics AX Hosted Hosted deployment
Per User / SAL Base license Current release
$21.99 / month Volume: $19.35 /mo
SQL Server Standard Databases & web applications
Per User / SAL Base license Standard
$22.99 / month Volume: $20.23 /mo
Office Standard Hosted deployment
Per User / SAL Base license Standard
$22.99 / month Volume: $20.23 /mo
Visio Professional Hosted deployment
Per User / SAL Base license Current release
$22.99 / month Volume: $20.23 /mo
Azure DevOps Server Hosted deployment
Per User / SAL Base license Standard
$23.99 / month Volume: $21.11 /mo
Project Standard Hosted deployment
Per User / SAL Base license Standard
$25.99 / month Volume: $22.87 /mo
Office Professional Plus Hosted deployment
Per User / SAL Base license Current release
$28.99 / month Volume: $25.51 /mo
Windows Server Essentials Hosted VMs & dedicated servers
Per Core Base license Essentials
$29.99 / month Volume: $26.39 /mo
Cloud Platform Guest Hosted deployment
Monthly license Base license Current release
$36.99 / month Volume: $32.55 /mo
Dynamics NAV Hosted Hosted deployment
Monthly license Base license Current release
$36.99 / month Volume: $32.55 /mo
Project Professional (incl. Project Server SAL) Hosted deployment
Per User / SAL Base license Current release
$41.99 / month Volume: $36.95 /mo
Dynamics AX Hosted Hosted deployment
Per User / SAL Base license Current release
$42.99 / month Volume: $37.83 /mo
Windows Server Datacenter Hosted VMs & dedicated servers
Per Core Base license Datacenter
$44.99 / month Volume: $39.59 /mo
Visual Studio Professional Hosted deployment
Per User / SAL Base license Current release
$52.99 / month Volume: $46.63 /mo
Dynamics AX Hosted Hosted deployment
Per User / SAL Base license Current release
$57.99 / month Volume: $51.03 /mo
Dynamics AX Hosted Hosted deployment
Per User / SAL Base license Current release
$57.99 / month Volume: $51.03 /mo
Core Infrastructure Server Suite Datacenter Hosted deployment
Monthly license Base license Datacenter
$59.99 / month Volume: $52.79 /mo
BizTalk Server Branch Hosted deployment
Monthly license Base license Current release
$69.99 / month Volume: $61.59 /mo
Dynamics 365 Customer Service Hosted deployment
Per User / SAL Base license Current release
$70.99 / month Volume: $62.47 /mo
Dynamics 365 Sales Hosted deployment
Per User / SAL 365 Sal Current release
$70.99 / month Volume: $62.47 /mo
Dynamics GP Hosted Hosted deployment
Monthly license Base license Current release
$74.99 / month Volume: $65.99 /mo
Visual Studio Test Professional Hosted deployment
Per User / SAL Base license Current release
$108.99 / month Volume: $95.91 /mo
Dynamics GP Hosted Hosted deployment
Per User / SAL Base license Standard
$108.99 / month Volume: $95.91 /mo
Dynamics NAV Hosted Hosted deployment
Per User / SAL Base license Standard
$108.99 / month Volume: $95.91 /mo
Dynamics SL Hosted Hosted deployment
Per User / SAL Base license Essentials
$108.99 / month Volume: $95.91 /mo
Dynamics GP Hosted Hosted deployment
Per User / SAL Base license Current release
$126.99 / month Volume: $111.75 /mo
Dynamics NAV Hosted Hosted deployment
Per User / SAL Base license Current release
$126.99 / month Volume: $111.75 /mo
Dynamics SL Hosted Hosted deployment
Per User / SAL Base license Current release
$126.99 / month Volume: $111.75 /mo
Exchange Commercial Basic Hosted mail & collaboration
Per User / SAL Base license Current release
$129.99 / month Volume: $114.39 /mo
Dynamics AX Hosted Hosted deployment
Per User / SAL Base license Enterprise
$130.99 / month Volume: $115.27 /mo
Dynamics AX Hosted Hosted deployment
Per User / SAL Base license Enterprise
$130.99 / month Volume: $115.27 /mo
SQL Server Standard Databases & web applications
Per Core Base license Standard
$207.99 / month Volume: $183.03 /mo
BizTalk Server Standard Hosted deployment
Monthly license Base license Standard
$254.99 / month Volume: $224.39 /mo
Visual Studio Enterprise Hosted deployment
Per User / SAL Base license Enterprise
$326.99 / month Volume: $287.75 /mo
SQL Server Enterprise Databases & web applications
Per Core Base license Enterprise
$816.99 / month Volume: $718.95 /mo
Dynamics AX Hosted Hosted deployment
Monthly license Base license Standard
$916.99 / month Volume: $806.95 /mo
BizTalk Server Enterprise Hosted deployment
Monthly license Base license Enterprise
$1,110.99 / month Volume: $977.67 /mo
SharePoint Server for Internet Sites (Hosting) Hosted mail & collaboration
Per User / SAL Base license Current release
$1,266.99 / month Volume: $1,114.95 /mo
Need a custom allocation for 64+ cores or hyper-converged clusters? Our licensing desk can help.
Talk to a SPLA specialist →
Product families

Pick the license for the service you host

Every family below is licensed differently. Choose by workload, then confirm the unit (core or user) and minimums with our licensing desk.

Windows Server

Operating-system licensing for hosted VMs and dedicated servers, licensed per core on a monthly basis.

  • Per core
  • VPS & dedicated

SQL Server

Database licensing for web apps, SaaS and line-of-business platforms, including editions only available through SPLA.

  • Per core
  • Web & Standard

Remote Desktop (RDS)

Subscriber Access Licenses for hosted desktops, shared sessions and remote app delivery to your users.

  • Per user
  • Needs Windows Server

Exchange & SharePoint

Hosted mail and collaboration workloads licensed per subscriber for managed service providers.

  • Per user
  • MSP & SaaS
Hosting compliance matrix

Why service providers need SPLA

Understand Microsoft’s licensing boundary between internal IT and commercial hosting.

Compliant commercial hosting

OEM and retail licenses are not designed for hosting software to third-party customers. SPLA is Microsoft’s service-provider route for that use.

Zero upfront CAPEX

Skip large license purchases. Pay for what you deploy each month, scale up for demand and wind down when workloads end.

Version upgrade rights

SPLA includes Software Assurance version rights, so you can move to newer supported releases without repurchasing base licenses.

Remote Desktop SALs

Deliver multi-session desktops and remote apps for accounting, ERP and virtual offices with transparent per-user monthly licensing.

SQL Server Web Edition

A cost-effective database option for public web workloads and SaaS platforms, available through service-provider licensing.

Audit-ready reporting

OBHost helps aggregate monthly usage and prepare reporting, giving you clean records if Microsoft or its auditors ever ask.

A clearer path to deployment

From product selection to monthly reporting

Prepare the right information before ordering. Confirm availability, provisioning and reporting arrangements with OBHost for your account.

01

Map your workload

Identify the operating system, software edition, core allocation, access method and whether users or devices need access licenses.

02

Review the catalog

Search the list, compare the displayed monthly price and check the license unit before you order.

03

Confirm the fit

For complex or high-volume setups, request a quote and validate Microsoft terms, minimums and deployment conditions.

04

Track usage monthly

Keep accurate records of deployed software, licensed cores and users so billing and reporting reconcile every month.

Eligibility guide

Is SPLA the right model for you?

SPLA fits providers who host Microsoft software for others. If you only need software for your own business, another route is usually better.

SPLA is a good fit if you…

  • Rent VPS, cloud or dedicated servers with Windows or SQL Server to customers
  • Deliver hosted desktops, RDS sessions or remote apps to third-party users
  • Run a SaaS platform or managed service built on Microsoft server software
  • Want usage-based monthly licensing that scales with customer demand

Consider another model if you…

  • Only need software for your own internal company use
  • Want Microsoft 365 or cloud subscriptions for staff
  • Prefer a one-time purchase with no monthly reporting
  • Are unsure about your hosting scenario and want advice first
Choose the right licensing route

SPLA vs. a traditional software purchase

These models serve different needs. A traditional license is not automatically valid for third-party hosting, so verify product-specific rights first.

Decision point
SPLA hosting model
Traditional purchase
Typical commercial use
Designed for eligible service-provider hosting scenarios
Depends on the specific license and product terms
Payment approach
Reported and billed monthly under the agreement
Upfront or subscription payments
Scaling approach
Aligns with reported usage where the agreement permits
Depends on purchase, subscription and reassignment rights
Administration
Requires accurate monthly usage reporting
Requires records and compliance with applicable terms
Upgrade rights
Version rights included while licensed
Usually requires Software Assurance
Important: This comparison is a general guide, not legal advice or a determination of licensing eligibility. Microsoft Product Terms and the agreement applicable to your deployment take precedence. Ask for a licensing review if your setup involves customer-owned licenses, third-party infrastructure or complex access scenarios.
Why OBHost

What you get with every SPLA order

More than a price list: a licensing partner that handles the paperwork while you run your services.

Fast provisioning

Pre-activated ISOs and key injection on OBHost infrastructure for a quick start.

Monthly usage reporting

Usage aggregation and reporting handled through our SPLA reporting process.

Licensing specialists

Talk to a human about minimums, editions and the right structure for your workload.

Infrastructure under one roof

Pair licenses with KVM Cloud VPS or dedicated servers in our Tier-III European data centers.

Before you order, have this ready

Sharing these details lets us recommend the right products and quote faster.

  1. Operating system & version you plan to deploy (e.g. Windows Server 2022 or 2025).
  2. Software edition such as SQL Server Web or Standard.
  3. Core count per VM or per physical host.
  4. Users or devices that need RDS or other access licenses.
  5. Hosting location: OBHost infrastructure or another provider.
  6. Growth plan so we can size volume pricing and reporting.
Turnkey deployment

Need clean hardware to run SPLA?

OBHost provides high-performance KVM Cloud VPS and bare-metal Dedicated Servers in Tier-III European data centers, with automated SPLA key injection and pre-activated ISOs.

Enterprise & volume licensing

Not sure which license fits your deployment?

Share your operating system, software edition, core count, expected users and hosting setup. The OBHost team will help you identify the products to review and prepare a volume quote.

Knowledge base

Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about monthly SPLA contracts, core minimums and compliance reporting.

Consult a specialist

Core-based SPLA products carry minimums that depend on how the server is licensed. Physical hosts are generally licensed with a minimum of 8 core licenses per processor and 16 per server, while individually licensed virtual machines have their own per-VM minimum. Minimums can change with Microsoft Product Terms, so confirm the current figure with our licensing desk before sizing an order.

Generally no. OEM, retail and most Volume Licensing programs are not intended for commercial multi-tenant hosting or delivering software as a service to third parties. SPLA is Microsoft’s service-provider channel for that purpose. If you hold customer-owned licenses, ask for a licensing review before deploying.

SPLA is usage-based and reported monthly. You report what was deployed during the month, and the licenses are billed accordingly. When you decommission a server or remove a user, it stops being reported from the following reporting period. Keep accurate records so billing and reporting reconcile cleanly.

SQL Server Web Edition is available through SPLA and is intended for public, internet-facing web workloads such as websites and web apps. It costs less than Standard and has lower scale limits (up to 16 cores and 64 GB of memory for the database engine). Standard suits wider business workloads that need its additional capabilities.

SPLA licenses ordered through OBHost are intended for OBHost-managed infrastructure such as Dedicated Servers, colocation and Cloud VPS. If you plan to host elsewhere, the infrastructure ownership and deployment terms must be reviewed first. Contact the licensing desk with your setup.

No. A Remote Desktop Services SAL gives a user the right to access the RDS server; the Windows Server license for the host is a separate line item. Both are needed for a compliant hosted-desktop deployment.

SPLA is the monthly usage-based route for service providers who host software for others. CSP covers cloud subscriptions such as Microsoft 365 for your own organisation or customers. Perpetual licences are a one-time purchase for your own internal use. Use the switcher at the top of this page to compare the three.

Send the operating system and version, the software edition, core count per VM or host, the number of users or devices that need access, and where the workload will run. With that, the licensing team can recommend products and prepare a quote.
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