[blog] Blogpost for upcoming price changes for MUI X

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+title: 'Upcoming Changes to MUI X Pricing and Licensing in 2026'
+description: Starting in 2026, MUI X pricing and licensing will be updated to reflect product value and support continued investment in the ecosystem.
+date: 2026-03-01T08:00:00.000Z
+authors: ['DanailH']
+tags: ['MUI X']
+manualCard: false
+---
+
+Starting **March 31, 2026**, we're introducing updates to MUI X pricing and licensing. These changes are designed to give teams more flexibility as they scale, expand licensing options to suit a wider variety of customers, and ensure we can continue investing in the long-term future of the MUI ecosystem.
+
+## 🔄 Summary of Changes
+
+**Effective: March 31, 2026**
+
+- Updated pricing for **MUI X Pro** and **MUI X Premium**
+- Introduction of **application-based licensing** for Pro and Premium
+- Enterprise plan remains multi-application (minimum 15 seats)
+- Priority support available only to Enterprise customers
+- Security questionnaires and custom agreements available for orders **$12,000+**
+- Premium self-service purchases up to 15 seats
+- Grandfathering for existing **v8 license renewals**
+
+## Why We're Updating Pricing
+
+MUI X has grown significantly since its early days. While the MUI X Pro plan has evolved over the years, its pricing per developer has not significantly changed since it was first introduced in 2020 - despite major feature additions, performance improvements, and ongoing maintenance.
+
+As a result, this update represents the largest percentage increase for Pro. It brings pricing closer in line with the value teams receive today and allows us to sustainably support its future development.
+
+This post breaks down everything you need to know about the changes and includes a link to our new pricing table for feature comparison. If you'd like to skip directly to the pricing table, you can find it **[here](https://deploy-preview-47606--material-ui.netlify.app/pricing/)**.
+
+## Grandfathering Current Customers
+
+We value our loyal customers and want to ensure a smooth transition:
+
+- Customers renewing existing **v8 licenses** or adding seats to v8 licenses are **not affected** by these pricing changes.
+- Only customers upgrading to **v9** or moving from **Pro to Premium** will be affected.
+
+If you're unsure how this applies to your team, please reach out to us at **sales@mui.com** and we'll be happy to clarify.
+
+## What's Changing in Licensing
+
+### Application-Based Licensing for Pro and Premium
+
+MUI X Pro and Premium are moving to an **application-based licensing model**, giving teams more control over how licenses are used across projects.
+
+- Each developer must still be licensed.
+- You can now choose between **single-application** and **multi-application** licenses.
+- The Enterprise plan is always multi-application and starts at a minimum of 15 seats.
+
+## Support Updates
+
+Alongside pricing changes, we're updating how support is structured:
+
+- Priority support is no longer available as a Premium add-on and will be exclusive to Enterprise customers.
+- We will only respond to security questionnaires and provide custom agreements (including reviewing company-specific purchasing terms) for orders of **$12,000 and above** across all plans.
+- MUI X Premium will be self-service for purchases up to 15 seats. Purchase orders or email-based requests will only be accepted starting at 15 seats of MUI X Premium.
+- All other purchases must be completed directly on our website.
+
+## Pricing Breakdown
+
+For a detailed overview of the new pricing structure, please visit the updated **[pricing page](https://deploy-preview-47606--material-ui.netlify.app/pricing/)**.
+
+## What's Next
+
+We'll be sharing exciting roadmap updates for **MUI X v9**, including the version alignment between Material-UI and MUI X, on our blog in the coming months.
+
+We're deeply thankful for the continued support from our community and customers. These pricing updates allow us to keep pushing MUI X - and the broader MUI ecosystem - in ambitious new directions, while staying true to our open-source roots.
+
+If you have questions about these changes or want help choosing the right plan, please reach out to our team at **sales@mui.com**.
+
+Thank you for building with us 💙