Microsoft to Retire AI Builder Add-Ons in November
Microsoft will stop selling AI Builder capacity add-ons and phase out included credits by November 1, 2026.
Updated on Oct. 23, 2026 in Artificial Intelligence
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Microsoft will retire its AI Builder capacity add-ons on November 1, 2026, marking a final shift in its licensing strategy. Starting on that date, new and renewed Power Platform and Dynamics 365 licenses will no longer include AI Builder credits.
Why it matters
The move aligns with Microsoft's strategic pivot toward Copilot deployment and consumption-based management. This transition necessitates that partners proactively adjust customer capacity to ensure service continuity.
AI Builder credit consumption currently resets on a monthly basis, with no rollover for unused capacity. Existing credits are prioritized for consumption over Copilot Credits within Power Apps and Power Automate environments.
The players
Microsoft
The global technology corporation is a leading provider of enterprise software, cloud computing services, and artificial intelligence solutions.
The details
Partners are required to disable auto-renewals in the Partner Center and map existing workloads to new capacity rates. Microsoft confirmed it will not automatically convert existing AI Builder credits into the newer Copilot Credit framework.
Timeline
November 1, 2025: New customers lost the ability to purchase capacity add-ons.
October 22, 2026: Microsoft published the official Partner Center retirement notice.
November 1, 2026: Retirement of all add-ons and end of included credits for new or renewed licenses.
The Tech Race
This transition reflects a broader shift within the software industry to consolidate disparate automation tools under unified AI-driven ecosystems. By retiring legacy credit models, Microsoft is streamlining its offerings to favor the expansion of its Microsoft Copilot platform.
Users will need to coordinate with their service providers to determine how current workflows will be supported once included credits are removed. Organizations should review their existing subscription terms to manage credit consumption before the November deadline.
The takeaway
Organizations should audit their current AI Builder usage to prevent service disruptions before the November 1 transition. Planning for alternative capacity management now will help businesses avoid unexpected costs during license renewals.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Channel Insider.
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