Which Power Platform License Do You Really Need? Complete Breakdown Explained

Описание: Licensing can be one of the most confusing parts of the Power Platform — and at Global Power Platform Bootcamp Germany, Sunil, a self‑proclaimed Power Platform licensing specialist, broke it down in a clear, practical, and easy‑to‑understand way.

This session is a must‑watch for architects, admins, makers, and decision‑makers who want to choose the right licenses, avoid unnecessary costs, and design compliant Power Platform solutions.

⭐ What You’ll Learn in This Session
🔹 Introduction & Licensing Overview
Sunil kicked off the session with an overview of Power Platform licensing, focusing primarily on Power Apps and Power Automate, and why licensing knowledge is critical for successful implementations.
🔹 Power Apps Licensing Deep Dive
Learn why licensing is required when using premium connectors and understand the differences between:
Power Apps Premium
Power Apps per App
Power Apps Pay‑As‑You‑Go (PAYG)
Including costs, features, and when to use each option.
🔹 Power Automate Licensing Explained
Sunil clearly explained:
Power Automate Premium licenses
Power Automate Process licenses
User‑based vs process‑based licensing
Common licensing scenarios and best practices
🔹 Copilot Studio Licensing
A breakdown of Copilot Studio licensing options, including:
$200 per tenant per month plan
Pay‑as‑you‑go model
Important clarification that Power Automate flows triggered from Copilot Studio do NOT require an extra Power Automate Premium license
🔹 Power Pages Licensing
Understand the difference between:
Authenticated users
Anonymous users
And how Power Pages licensing works based on capacity and usage.
🔹 Seeded Licensing Concept
Sunil introduced seeded licensing, explaining how apps and flows built using standard connectors can run under licenses like Microsoft E3 and E5, without needing additional premium licenses.
🔹 AI Builder Licensing
A clear explanation of how AI Builder service credits work, including:
Credits included with premium licenses
Purchasing additional credits
Different AI Builder activities and their credit consumption
🔹 Special Licenses & Partner Programs
Highlights of:
Power Apps Premium for frontline workers
Per‑flow licenses in Power Automate
Partner‑specific licensing programs
🔹 Conclusion & Acknowledgments
Sunil wrapped up the session by thanking the event sponsors and handing the session back to the Global Power Platform Bootcamp Germany organizing team.

⏱️ Full Timeline
00:00 – Introduction & Licensing Overview
01:41 – Power Apps Licensing
07:39 – Power Automate Licensing
10:31 – Copilot Studio Licensing
12:12 – Power Pages Licensing
13:07 – Seeded Licensing Explained
14:22 – AI Builder Licensing
15:11 – Special Licenses & Partner Programs
16:07 – Conclusion & Acknowledgments

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