Microsoft New Commerce Experience (NCE)
Modern cloud licensing with flexibility, simplicity, and predictable pricing
The Modern Licensing Platform
Launched in 2022, the New Commerce Experience represents Microsoft's unified approach to cloud licensing. NCE provides a consistent purchasing experience across Microsoft 365, Dynamics 365, and Power Platform with simplified subscription management.
NCE consolidates subscription types, assigns clear commitment terms and billing cycles, and offers discounted pricing for long-term commitments while maintaining flexibility for growing businesses.
Subscription Options
Monthly Subscriptions
Month-to-month flexibility with no long-term commitment
Annual Commitment
12-month term with monthly or annual billing at discounted rates
3-Year Commitment
36-month term with maximum savings and price protection
Key Benefits
Simplified Model
Consolidated subscription types with clear terms
Flexible Terms
Choose monthly, annual, or 3-year commitments
Cost Savings
Discounted pricing on long-term commitments
Price Protection
Locked-in pricing for commitment duration
Available Products
Microsoft 365
Complete productivity suite with Office apps, Teams, Exchange, SharePoint, and security
- Business Basic
- Business Standard
- Business Premium
- Enterprise plans
Dynamics 365
Cloud-based ERP and CRM applications for business management and customer engagement
- Sales
- Customer Service
- Finance
- Business Central
Power Platform
Low-code development platform for business applications and automation
- Power Apps
- Power Automate
- Power BI
- Power Pages
NCE Features
Commitment Comparison
| Feature | Monthly | Annual | 3-Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commitment | Month-to-month | 12 months | 36 months |
| Pricing | Standard | Discounted | Maximum savings |
| Flexibility | Highest | Moderate | Committed |
| Best For | Variable needs | Growing businesses | Stable deployments |
Start with New Commerce Experience
Modern licensing designed for today's cloud-first businesses