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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 hosters
  • Microsoft Indirect Partner. one-time & annual licenses for servers/hardware
  • All licenses are 100% genuine, volume-licensed, and fully activated
  • Windows Server, SQL Server, Exchange, SharePoint, RDS & more
  • Competitive partner pricing. cheaper than retail Microsoft Store
  • Instant license key delivery after order confirmation
  • Expert licensing guidance. choose the right product for your needs
Microsoft Licensed Partner
SPLA
Service Provider
Indirect
Volume Licensing
Our Microsoft Partnership

Two Official Microsoft Partnerships

OBHost holds two distinct Microsoft authorizations. SPLA for service providers and cloud/VPS environments, and Indirect for traditional perpetual/volume licensing.

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Microsoft SPLA Partner
Service Provider License Agreement

SPLA allows OBHost to offer Microsoft software to customers on a monthly per-use basis. ideal for VPS, dedicated servers, and cloud-hosted applications.

  • Monthly usage-based billing. pay only for what's used
  • License Windows Server on your VPS/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 (CSP Indirect Reseller), OBHost resells Microsoft software through official volume licensing. covering perpetual and annual subscriptions.

  • One-time (perpetual) licenses for Windows Server, SQL Server, Office
  • Annual subscription licensing for Microsoft 365 & Azure
  • 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
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
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/VMware VPS for customer-facing hosting. Requires SPLA license. billed monthly per processor.

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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)

Allowing users to connect to a remote Windows desktop. Requires Windows Server + RDS CALs per user or 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 customers get compliant, cost-effective Microsoft 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 licensing guidance, quotes, and compliance questions
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Need a server to run these licenses on?

OBHost offers KVM Linux and Windows VPS, plus dedicated servers. hosted in Germany. Pair your Microsoft SPLA or Indirect license with OBHost infrastructure for a complete, compliant, fully-managed 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 licensing program for companies that host software services for third parties. If you run a VPS hosting business, offer hosted applications, or provide software-as-a-service on Microsoft infrastructure, you need SPLA licenses. SPLA is billed monthly based on actual usage. ideal for hosting environments where customer count fluctuates. OBHost is an authorized SPLA partner, meaning we can legally provide SPLA licenses for deploying Windows Server, SQL Server, Exchange, and more on your VPS or dedicated hardware.

Microsoft Indirect Partner (CSP Indirect Reseller) allows OBHost to resell Microsoft products through official volume licensing. This covers: Microsoft 365 (Business Basic, Standard, Premium, Enterprise) on monthly/annual subscriptions; Office LTSC perpetual licenses for PCs and servers; Windows Server OEM/perpetual licenses for physical hardware; and add-on licenses like Defender, Intune, and Azure AD. As an Indirect Partner, OBHost gets official Microsoft partner pricing. cheaper than Microsoft Store retail.

SPLA: Monthly, usage-based, designed for service providers and hosters. Pay per-processor or per-user each month. Best for VPS hosting businesses. Can be stopped/scaled any time. Indirect CSP: Monthly or annual subscription. or one-time perpetual. Best for businesses deploying software on their own servers or for employees. Perpetual: One-time purchase, hardware-bound (OEM). No ongoing cost but tied to specific hardware. no upgrade rights to next version included.

Yes, for most server products. Windows Server, SQL Server (Server+CAL model), Exchange Server, and SharePoint all require both: a Server License AND Client Access Licenses (CALs) for each user or device that accesses the server. For example, to run Exchange Server for 50 employees, you need: 1x Exchange Server license + 50x Exchange CALs. The alternative for SQL Server is the Per-Core model. more expensive per unit but covers unlimited users.

SPLA licenses are tied to a specific SPLA Service Provider (OBHost in this case) and can only be deployed on hardware that the service provider operates or controls. If you are running your own hardware or a third-party VPS not hosted by OBHost, you would need your own SPLA agreement directly with Microsoft, or use Indirect/retail licenses. If you are using OBHost VPS or dedicated servers, our SPLA licensing covers your deployments.

For CSP/Indirect Microsoft 365 subscriptions and most software licenses, delivery is typically within 1–4 business hours after order and payment confirmation. For SPLA licenses on OBHost infrastructure, activation is coordinated with your server provisioning. Large-volume or complex licensing orders may require a brief review period. Our licensing team is available to assist with any delivery queries.
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