SQL Server licensing calculator (per-core, GBP)
Per-core licensing for SQL Server 2025. Pick edition, core count and number of servers; optionally add Software Assurance. List prices in GBP, calibrated 2026-04-25 against Microsoft Open published rates.
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Microsoft requires a minimum of 4 core licences per processor.
Note: Pricing is approximate (GBP), Microsoft Open list prices excluding EA / Cloud Solution Provider / Volume Licensing discounts. Last calibrated 2026-04-25. Always verify against your Microsoft licensing partner before quoting.
About this tool
We built this for licensing audits we run for FCA-regulated asset managers and NHS healthcare clients — situations where over-licensing wastes six-figure sums and under-licensing shows up in a Microsoft SAM audit. If you'd like a structured licensing review with right-sizing recommendations, see our IT Support service or Cloud (Azure) service; we cover SQL Server alongside the rest of your Microsoft stack.
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