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Microsoft SQL Server pricing in India (2026)
Microsoft SQL Server has 5 published plans. Below is the full price list exactly as Microsoft publishes it, what each plan includes, and the costs people miss when budgeting.
Starting price
Free Express/Developer · Standard $989/server
Plus $230 per CAL; SQL Server 2022 list prices
Free plan / trial
Free plan
Express (10 GB) and Developer (non-production)
Microsoft SQL Server price list
Every price below is quoted from Microsoft's official pricing page in US dollars. We never convert or estimate prices.
| Plan | Price | Billing | What it adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Express | $0 | Free download |
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| Developer | $0 | Free, per user |
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| Standard – Server + CAL | $989 per server | Plus $230 per CAL; volume licensing |
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| Standard – Per core | $3,945 | 2-core pack |
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| Enterprise | $15,123 | 2-core pack |
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Other Microsoft SQL Server pricing options
Standard subscription
$1,418/year
2-core pack
Enterprise subscription
$5,434/year
2-core pack
Pay-as-you-go Standard (Azure Arc)
$73/core/month or $0.100/core/hour
Pay-as-you-go Enterprise (Azure Arc)
$274/core/month or $0.375/core/hour
Web edition
Contact hosting partner
Before you budget for Microsoft SQL Server
- Prices are Microsoft's SQL Server 2022 US list prices; reseller prices vary
Is Microsoft SQL Server free?
Yes — Microsoft SQL Server has a free option. Free plan (Express (10 GB) and Developer (non-production)). Paid plans add the rest.
Prices change. Confirm the current price on Microsoft's pricing page before you sign.
Microsoft SQL Server pricing FAQs
What is Microsoft SQL Server pricing in India in 2026?+
Microsoft SQL Server has 5 plans: Express at $0, Developer at $0, Standard – Server + CAL at $989 per server, Standard – Per core at $3,945, Enterprise at $15,123. Microsoft publishes these prices in US dollars, so your invoice depends on the exchange rate on the billing date.
Is Microsoft SQL Server free?+
Yes — Microsoft SQL Server has a free option. Free plan (Express (10 GB) and Developer (non-production)). Paid plans add the rest.
What else costs extra on Microsoft SQL Server?+
Standard subscription ($1,418/year); Enterprise subscription ($5,434/year); Pay-as-you-go Standard (Azure Arc) ($73/core/month or $0.100/core/hour); Pay-as-you-go Enterprise (Azure Arc) ($274/core/month or $0.375/core/hour); Web edition (Contact hosting partner). Add these to any budget before you compare it with another product.
Is MS SQL Server free?+
Express and Developer are free. Express supports databases up to 10 GB, and Developer has all Enterprise features but is only for non-production use.
How much does SQL Server Standard cost?+
$3,945 per 2-core pack, or $989 per server plus $230 per CAL (SQL Server 2022 list prices).
How much does SQL Server Enterprise cost?+
$15,123 per 2-core pack, or $5,434/year per 2-core pack as a subscription.
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