Pay-as-you-go services available in Microsoft 365

Microsoft 365 offers a flexible pay-as-you-go model that you can use to access powerful services without committing to full licenses. You pay only for what you use, so you can scale services based on your actual needs. This article outlines the Microsoft 365 services currently available under the pay-as-you-go model.

Microsoft 365 Copilot

• SharePoint agents. AI-powered SharePoint agents help users interact with SharePoint sites and document libraries. They can answer questions, summarize content, and perform tasks based on user permissions. By using pay-as-you-go billing, organizations can enable these features without purchasing full Copilot licenses.

To learn more about business plans for Microsoft 365 Copilot, including features and pricing, see Microsoft 365 Copilot Plans and Pricing—AI for Business. For Enterprise plans and pricing, see Microsoft 365 Copilot Plans and Pricing—AI for Enterprise.

Document processing

• Autofill columns. Automatically populate metadata fields in documents based on their content. This feature improves organization and searchability. Pay only for the documents processed.
• Document translation. Translate documents into multiple languages by using AI. This feature is ideal for managing multilingual content. Charges apply per translation.
• eSignature. Enable electronic signatures directly in SharePoint to streamline approvals and reduce paperwork. Pay only for the signatures used.
• Optical character recognition. Convert scanned documents and images into searchable, editable text. Charges are based on the number of documents processed.
• Content assembly. Create standardized documents from templates by autofilling fields with relevant data. This feature ensures consistency and saves time. Billed per use.
• Image tagging. Automatically tag images with relevant keywords by using AI, making them easier to organize and find. Billed based on usage.
• Taxonomy tagging. Apply standardized tags to documents by using AI and a predefined taxonomy. This feature helps with content organization and compliance. Billed per use.
• Prebuilt document processing. Use ready-made AI models to extract data from common document types like invoices and receipts. Pay-as-you-go billing applies per document.
• Structured and freeform document processing. Create custom AI models to process both structured forms and unstructured documents. Charges are based on the number of documents processed.
• Unstructured document processing. Build AI models to extract data from unstructured documents like contracts and reports. Pay only for the documents processed.
• Video translation. Translate video transcripts to make content accessible in multiple languages. Charges apply per transcript translated.

To learn more about Document processing features and pricing, see Pay-as-you-go pricing for document processing for Microsoft 365.

Microsoft 365 Archive

• Store Microsoft 365 data for long-term retention and compliance. Pay-as-you-go billing is based on the amount of data archived.

To learn about Microsoft 365 Archive features and pricing, see Microsoft 365 Archive.

Microsoft 365 Backup

• Back up Microsoft 365 data, including emails, documents, and other content, for protection and recovery. Charges are based on the volume of data you back up.

To learn about Microsoft 365 Backup features and pricing, see Microsoft 365 Backup.