How does NCE pricing compare to the older CSP legacy commerce model?
Priya S.·Sep 1
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Sep 1NCE pricing and the older legacy CSP model aren't directly one-to-one — NCE introduced the term-based structure (monthly vs. annual pricing) that didn't exist in the legacy model, where pricing was generally flat regardless of commitment length.
General pattern
- Legacy CSP: simpler, no term commitment, but Microsoft has been phasing this model out for most products in favor of NCE.
- NCE: monthly terms cost more per seat than annual terms, but offer more flexibility.
If you're still on legacy CSP licensing for any products, it's worth checking with your partner whether a migration to NCE is required or recommended, since Microsoft has been steadily moving products onto the NCE platform.
Not sure if you still have legacy CSP licenses that need migrating to NCE? We can audit your current licensing and let you know.