Buy your genuine SQL Server licence with a single payment, from €690. A one-time SQL Server licence —also called a perpetual licence— is paid once and is yours forever: no fees, no Software Assurance and with a VAT invoice valid for audits. At Revolution Soft you'll find SQL Server 2025, 2022, 2019, 2017 and 2016, in their Standard and Enterprise editions, with per-core licensing and unlimited users (no CALs needed). All with instant email delivery, a legal licence in the EU and a lifetime guarantee.
| One-time payment · lifetime |
VAT invoice |
Valid for audits |
Legal licence in the EU |
How much you save versus Microsoft
It's exactly the same genuine Microsoft software, at a fraction of the official price. SQL Server 2022 Standard costs €1,089 at Revolution Soft, with a perpetual licence for 24 cores and unlimited users, compared with over €3,586 through Microsoft's official channel. The saving on SQL Server is among the highest in the whole catalogue.
SQL Server 2022 Standard at Revolution Soft: €1,089 · Official Microsoft price: +€3,586 · You save around 70%
Standard or Enterprise: which edition do you need?
For the vast majority of companies, Standard is the right edition. Enterprise is only needed in environments with very high scalability and availability demands.
| Edition |
Best for |
From |
Standard
the recommended option |
Most production databases. Up to 24 cores (32 in 2025) and 128 GB of RAM. Includes SSRS, SSIS and SSAS. |
€690 |
Enterprise
maximum demand |
Full Always On with read replicas, unlimited In-Memory OLTP, unlimited RAM and more than 24 cores. |
€1,290 |
Rule of thumb: if your server has 24 cores or fewer and 128 GB of RAM or less, Standard has you more than covered.
Which version of SQL Server should you buy?
They are all perpetual, per-core licences. This table shows prices by version and edition.
| Version |
Standard |
Enterprise |
| 2025 (current · 32 cores) |
€1,190 |
€1,890 |
| 2022 |
€1,089 |
€1,490 |
| 2019 |
€990 |
€1,290 |
| 2017 |
€790 |
— |
| 2016 (end of support: Jul 2026) |
€690 |
— |
Recommendation: for a new deployment, 2025 (32 cores) or 2022 offer the most runway. If you're coming from 2016, its extended support ends in July 2026: a good time to migrate to 2019 or 2022. Prices include VAT.
How SQL Server is licensed (and why you don't need CALs)
SQL Server can be licensed in two ways. Here's which one suits you:
| Model |
How it works |
When to choose it |
Per-core
our Standard and Enterprise |
You cover the server's cores and get unlimited users, no CALs. |
Web applications, ERP, databases accessible from the internet or with many users. |
| Server + CAL |
A server licence plus one CAL for each user or device that connects. |
Few users (fewer than ~15) and a non-public server. User and Device CALs from €159. |
All our Standard and Enterprise licences are per-core, so in most cases you don't need to buy anything else.
Is it legal? Yes, and it's valid for audits
Yes, it's completely legal. The resale of second-hand software licences has been permitted throughout the European Union since the ruling of the Court of Justice of the EU C-128/11 (UsedSoft v Oracle, 2012), which established the principle of exhaustion of the distribution right: once a licence has been sold within the EU, its holder may legally resell it. Revolution Soft is a Spanish company that issues a VAT invoice with every purchase, deductible for companies, freelancers and public administrations, and valid for Microsoft licensing audits.
How it works: from purchase to activation
The whole process is digital and instant. As soon as the payment is confirmed you receive in your inbox, within minutes:
| 1 |
Your original SQL Server product key. |
| 2 |
The link to download SQL Server from Microsoft's official servers. |
| 3 |
The documentation in accordance with EU law and your VAT invoice. |
You install SQL Server, activate with the key and you're done. Activation is online and permanent. If you need help with installation or migration, our support team will guide you at no extra cost.
Why buy your SQL Server licence at Revolution Soft
| ✓ |
One-time payment, for life. No subscriptions, no Software Assurance, no recurring costs. |
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Per-core, unlimited users. No CALs in most scenarios. |
| ✓ |
VAT invoice, deductible and valid for Microsoft audits. |
| ✓ |
Legal licence in the EU under the ruling of the CJEU C-128/11. |
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Free technical support: installation, activation and migration. |
Going to install SQL Server on Windows? You'll also need a server operating system. Take a look at our Windows Server licences from €249. If you install it on Linux (Red Hat, Ubuntu Server or SUSE), you don't need an additional OS licence.
Are you a computer shop, MSP or reseller? With the distributor programme you get a 30% discount on SQL Server, Windows Server and RDS (SQL Server Standard from €483) and 20% on the rest of the catalogue. Apply at distribuidores.revolutionsoft.net.
Frequently asked questions about SQL Server licences
Is it a one-time payment or a subscription?
It's a one-time payment. You buy a perpetual licence: you pay for it once, it works forever and you don't pay any fees or Software Assurance.
Do I need to buy CALs?
No, in most cases. Our Standard and Enterprise licences are per-core and include unlimited users, with no CALs needed. You only need CALs if you opt for the Server + CAL model, which can be cheaper if you have few users and the server is not public.
How many cores does the licence cover?
The Standard and Enterprise licences cover up to 24 cores (32 in the 2025 version) with unlimited users, enough for the vast majority of business servers. On virtual machines, the licence covers the number of vCPUs assigned up to that limit.
What's the difference between Standard and Enterprise?
Standard covers most production scenarios (up to 24 cores and 128 GB of RAM). Enterprise adds full Always On with read replicas, unlimited In-Memory OLTP, unlimited RAM and support for more than 24 cores. If you don't need those capabilities, Standard offers the best value.
Does it run on Linux or only on Windows?
Since SQL Server 2017 it also runs on Linux (Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ubuntu Server and SUSE). On Windows you also need a Windows Server licence; on Linux you don't need an additional operating system licence.
Can I migrate from an earlier version?
Yes. SQL Server supports in-place upgrades from earlier versions, and you can also do a backup/restore or use Microsoft's Database Migration Assistant. If you need help with the migration, we'll assist you from support at no cost.
Is the licence valid for audits?
Yes. Every purchase includes a VAT invoice from a registered Spanish company, documenting the legitimate acquisition under the CJEU ruling C-128/11. It's valid for Microsoft licensing audits and tax-deductible.
Are you a distributor or computer shop?
We have a distributor programme with a 30% discount on SQL Server, Windows Server and RDS, and 20% on the rest of the catalogue. Apply at distribuidores.revolutionsoft.net.
Revolution Soft is an independent distributor of software licences. We are not affiliated with or associated with Microsoft Corporation. Microsoft, SQL Server, Windows Server and the other brands mentioned are the property of their respective owners. Prices and availability subject to change; check each product page.
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