Open License Program Explained

The Open License Program is a Microsoft service that allows corporate, academic, charitable, or government organizations to obtain volume licenses for Microsoft products.^[1] It is ideally suited for companies with between 2 – 250 personal computers, but can accommodate organizations with up to 750 computers.^[2] Microsoft announced on 2 October, 2020 to end its 20-year-old Open License program for small and midsize organizations, starting on January 1, 2022.^[3]

Programs

• Open License
  • Open License for Charities
  • Open License for Governments
  • Open License for Education
• Open Value
• Open Value Subscription

See also

• Software license
• Microsoft Enterprise Agreement

Notes and References

1. Web site: . Volume Licensing . 17 July 2013.
2. Web site: Ligman . Eric . Microsoft Open License Basics – What are the different Open License Programs? . 17 July 2013.
3. Web site: 2020-10-02. Microsoft ending Open License Programme for SMBs in Jan 2022. 2020-10-02. India Narrative. en-US.