Paying for Unused Seats
Licenses get assigned during onboarding and rarely get reclaimed when people leave or change roles. Assigned does not mean used, and the gap is paid for every month.
Free Microsoft License Audit
Get the Right Microsoft Licenses, Not Just More of Them
Most organizations overpay for Microsoft licensing without realizing it: unused seats, the wrong license tier, renewals timed poorly. In a focused 15-minute review, a TrellisPoint licensing expert audits what you have today and gives you a clear plan to right-size your spend and get the best fit for your business.
The Problem
Microsoft Licensing Is Easy to Overpay For
The catalog is large, the SKUs overlap, and pricing changes regularly. Without a regular review, most organizations drift into paying for licensing that no longer fits how they work.
The Wrong License Tier
It is common to pay for a premium suite when a lower tier covers the actual need, or to bolt on add-ons that a different base license already includes. The tier rarely gets re-checked.
Renewals on Autopilot
Renewals process quietly at the same quantities and terms as last year, often missing a chance to lock in pricing or restructure before a published increase takes effect.
What We Review
What the License Audit Covers
The audit looks at four areas where Microsoft spend most often slips out of alignment with your actual needs.
License Utilization
We compare assigned licenses against active usage to surface seats you are paying for but no one is using, plus opportunities to reallocate rather than buy more.
License-Type Fit
We evaluate whether your current SKUs across Microsoft 365, Dynamics 365, Power Platform, and Azure match what your teams need, so you are neither overpaying for unused features nor under-licensed where it creates risk.
Term and Timing
We look at your subscription terms and renewal dates to find where a longer commitment locks in a better rate and where timing a purchase or renewal protects you from an upcoming price change.
Renewal Strategy
We map your renewals onto a forward calendar so nothing renews on autopilot, and so growth or contraction in headcount is planned for rather than absorbed at full price.
How It Works
Three Steps to a Clear Licensing Plan
The whole process is built to be quick and low-effort on your side. You bring what you have today, and we do the analysis.
1. Fill Out the Form
Share a few details about your organization. It takes under a minute, and a TrellisPoint licensing expert reaches out to set up your review.
2. 15-Minute Review
On a short call, we walk through what you are licensed for today and how your team actually uses it. No prep deck required on your end.
3. Get Your Report
Within a few business days you receive your TrellisPoint License Report and Recommendation: a written, right-sized plan you can act on immediately.
Your Deliverable
The TrellisPoint License Report and Recommendation
The audit is not a sales pitch. It produces a documented report you can use whether or not you ever buy a single license through us.
- A summary of your current Microsoft license footprint across Microsoft 365, Dynamics 365, Power Platform, and Azure
- Flagged areas of waste, including unused seats and wrong-tier licensing
- A right-sized SKU recommendation mapped to how your teams actually work
- Guidance on renewal timing and contract terms, accounting for upcoming price changes
- Clear next steps you can act on yourself, with no obligation to continue
Why TrellisPoint
Licensing Experts, Not License Brokers
We do not compete on cutting you the cheapest possible deal. We compete on knowing the Microsoft catalog deeply enough to put you in the right licensing for your business, which is what actually optimizes spend over time.
Right-Fit, Not Bigger Orders
We optimize for the licensing that fits your business, not the largest order we can place.
17+ years across Dynamics 365, Power Platform, Copilot, and Azure.
Senior Licensing Experts
The person who reviews your licensing knows the catalog in depth, not a junior rep.
Vendor-Neutral Guidance
Honest recommendations regardless of where you buy your licenses today.
Timing note: Microsoft has announced price increases on most Microsoft 365 SKUs effective July 1, 2026. Organizations on active annual subscriptions stay locked in at current pricing through their next renewal after that date. A review now means your renewal timing is a decision, not a surprise.
Request Your Audit
Request Your Free Microsoft License Audit
Tell us a little about your organization and a licensing expert will reach out to set up your 15-minute review. You will walk away with a written report and a clear plan to right-size your Microsoft spend.
- ✓ Free 15-minute expert review
- ✓ Documented License Report and Recommendation
- ✓ No obligation and no pressure to switch
Prefer to talk? Call (888) 719-0248.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common Questions About the License Audit
If you do not see your question here, contact us and we will walk through your specific situation.
What is a Microsoft license audit?
A Microsoft license audit is a structured review of every Microsoft subscription your organization pays for, including Microsoft 365, Dynamics 365, Power Platform, and Azure. TrellisPoint compares your assigned licenses against actual usage and your business needs, then identifies where you are overspending on unused seats, paying for the wrong license type, or missing a better-fit SKU. The goal is the right licensing for your company, not simply more of it.
Is the Microsoft license audit really free?
Yes. The audit and the resulting TrellisPoint License Report and Recommendation are provided at no cost. As a Microsoft Solutions Partner, our goal is to show you where your licensing can be optimized and to demonstrate the value of working with a partner who knows the catalog in depth.
How long does the audit take and what is the time commitment?
The working session is a focused 15-minute call. You share what you are licensed for today and what your team actually uses. We do the analysis on our side and deliver your written report within a few business days. The whole process is designed to respect your time.
What will we receive after the audit?
You receive the TrellisPoint License Report and Recommendation: a documented summary of your current license footprint, flagged areas of waste or wrong-fit licensing, a right-sized SKU recommendation mapped to your needs, and guidance on renewal timing and contract terms. It is yours to keep with no obligation to continue.
Do we have to switch our licensing to TrellisPoint to get the audit?
No. The audit is independent of where you buy your licenses today. We give you honest guidance on the best fit for your organization regardless of your current reseller. If you later decide you want TrellisPoint as your licensing partner, a transfer is straightforward and does not interrupt your services, but there is no requirement to switch.
How does the July 2026 Microsoft price increase factor into the audit?
Microsoft has announced price increases on most Microsoft 365 SKUs effective July 1, 2026, with Business Standard, E3, and E5 all moving up. Customers on active annual subscriptions stay locked in at current pricing through their next renewal after that date. Part of the audit is reviewing your renewal timeline so your term and timing decisions account for the change rather than getting caught by it.
How much can a license audit actually save us?
Savings vary by organization, but most teams carry some combination of unused seats, over-provisioned license tiers, and SKUs that no longer match how people work. Right-sizing those frees up budget without losing capability. We focus on matching your licensing to your actual needs, which both reduces waste and makes sure you are not under-licensed in places that create risk.