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How to Add Power Platform Plans to Microsoft 365 Business Premium
Question details
The user needs to know which Power Apps and Power Automate features are included in their current Microsoft 365 Business Premium plan and how to acquire separate licensing for premium functionalities.
- Product
- Microsoft 365 Business Premium
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Evaluating included software capabilities and purchasing additional premium Power Platform licenses for advanced automation.
- Observed behavior
- The Microsoft comparison page does not clearly specify which Power Apps or Power Automate features (such as Power Automate Desktop) are included, causing confusion over whether additional licenses are required.
Ensure you have global administrator or billing administrator permissions in your Microsoft 365 account to access the admin center and purchase new licenses.
Review Included Features and Purchase Premium Licenses via Microsoft 365 Admin Center
Use this method to purchase separate Power Apps or Power Automate licenses when your workflows require advanced connectors or Power Automate Desktop features not included in the standard Business Premium tier.
Microsoft 365 Business Premium only includes limited rights for standard Power Apps and Power Automate functionalities. If you require premium capabilities, Dataverse access, or Power Automate Desktop, you must purchase dedicated Power Platform licenses.
Navigate to admin.microsoft.com in your web browser and sign in using your administrator credentials.
On the left-hand navigation pane, click on 'Billing' to expand the menu, then select 'Purchase services'.
In the search box, type 'Power Apps Premium' or 'Power Automate' to view the available add-on subscription plans and current pricing.
Select the required plan, proceed through the checkout process, and then go to 'Users' > 'Active users' to assign the newly purchased licenses to specific team members.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Power Automate Desktop included in Microsoft 365 Business Premium?
No, Power Automate Desktop and other premium automation capabilities are not fully included in Microsoft 365 Business Premium. They generally require a separate Power Automate per-user plan.
What Power Apps features actually come with Microsoft 365 Business Premium?
The subscription includes limited rights that allow users to create and run custom applications using standard connectors. It does not include access to premium connectors, on-premises data gateways, or custom Dataverse environments.
How can I check the current pricing for Power Apps Premium?
You can view the most accurate and up-to-date pricing by logging into the Microsoft 365 admin center, navigating to Billing, and selecting 'Purchase services'. Searching for 'Power Apps' there will display your exact organization pricing.
