Windows Server Pricing

“We did not, as the price was too expensive for our historical needs for premium support.”

“Negative ROI - for many of the features of Windows Server (DNS server, DHCP server, web server, file server, etc.), there are less expensive, easier to setup, and easier to manage alternatives,...”

“Licensing complexity and cost - particularly new 'per core' licensing cost is confusing - as is much of the Microsoft licensing ecosystem - server licensing, CALS, Open License vs. Volume License vs...”

“Cost effective and with budget. … It comes standard with very useful features at no additional cost.”

“Costs are expensive to license.”

“Data center licensing has enabled us to meet budget on our ROI figures.”

“The cost, Windows server is unfortunately very expensive. … Another reason why Windows is worth the money: It's very user-friendly, where Linux servers are not.”

“Windows server has had a positive ROI through allowing us to run our on site payroll, CRM software Windows server has had a positive ROI by running local file storage and managing user logins.”

“Now I can take advantage of all the extra features saving a lot of money There's a huge community around Windows Server, so finding solutions to problems becomes very easy, which is also a huge cost...”

“Free does not necessarily mean cheap.”

“The OS and CALs are expensive, but you get what you pay for.”