SQL Server 2008 Pricing

Microsoft SQL Server 2008 licensing provides the option to purchase SQL Server 2008 under a server operating system license with incremental Client Access Licenses (CALs), or a per-processor license model. To understand how the different license options allow scalability of cost in relation to your usage, please view the SQL Server 2008 Licensing Overview.

The table below provides guidance on estimated retail pricing for U.S. and Canadian editions of SQL Server 2008:

Editions	Buy Now / [Channels offered]	Processor Pricing	Server Plus CAL Pricing
Enterprise Edition A comprehensive data management and business intelligence platform providing enterprise class scalability, high availability, and security for running business-critical applications	Microsoft Store Volume Licensing Retail, VL, OEM, ISVR, SPLA	Retail* $24,999 Example** $23,911	Retail* $13,969 with 25 CALs Example** $8,487 $162 per additional CAL
Standard Edition A complete data management and business intelligence platform providing best-in-class ease of use and manageability for running departmental applications	Microsoft Store Volume Licensing Retail, VL, OEM, ISVR, SPLA	Retail* $5,999 Example** $$5,737	Retail* $1,849 with 5 CALs Example** $885 server, $162 per additional CAL
Workgroup Edition A reliable data management and reporting platform providing secure, remote synchronization, and management capabilities for running branch applications	Microsoft Store Volume Licensing Retail, VL, OEM, ISVR, SPLA	Retail* $3,899 Example** $3,700	Retail* $739 with 5 CALs Example** $730 per server $146 per additional CAL
Developer Edition May be installed and used by one user to design, develop, test, and demonstrate your programs on as many systems as needed	Microsoft Store Volume Licensing Retail, VL, OEM, MSDN	Retail* $50	Not applicable
Web Edition A low-TCO, scalable, and manageable database option for web hosters and end customers looking to deploy publicly facing web applications and services	Volume Licensing SPLA, VL	$15 per proc per month (SPLA) Example** $3,500	Not applicable
Express Edition A free edition of SQL Server ideal for learning and building desktop and small server applications and for redistribution by ISVs	Download Now Register for Redistribution Rights Available via web	Not applicable	Not applicable
Compact Edition A free, SQL Server embedded database ideal for building stand-alone and occasionally connected applications for mobile devices, desktops, and web clients	Download Now Register for Redistribution Rights Available via web	Not applicable	Not applicable
Evaluation Edition This edition may be installed for demonstration and evaluation purposes until an expiration period of 180 days.	Download Now Available via web	Not applicable	Not applicable

*All prices reflect pricing for purchases within the United States and are in U.S. dollars. The prices listed are estimated retail prices; reseller pricing may vary.

**This is representative pricing for a company purchasing a small number of Processor or Server licenses through Microsoft Volume Licensing.

*Prices on this page are stated in U.S. dollars and reflect pricing for purchases within the United States and Canada. The prices listed are estimated prices; reseller pricing may vary. To find the Microsoft website for your country/region, visit the Worldwide sites page.