[blog] Blogpost for upcoming price changes for MUI X (mui#47748)

Author: DanailH

docs/pages/blog/2026-MUI-X-price-changes.js

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+import TopLayoutBlog from 'docs/src/modules/components/TopLayoutBlog';
+import { docs } from './2026-MUI-X-price-changes.md?muiMarkdown';
+
+export default function Page() {
+  return <TopLayoutBlog docs={docs} />;
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docs/pages/blog/2026-MUI-X-price-changes.md

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+---
+title: 'Upcoming Changes to MUI X Pricing and Licensing in 2026'
+description: MUI X pricing and licensing is being updated to reflect product value and support continued investment in the ecosystem.
+date: 2026-03-01T08:00:00.000Z
+authors: ['raffaellaluzi']
+tags: ['MUI X']
+manualCard: false
+---
+
+Starting **April 8, 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
+
+Changes include:
+
+- 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 above $12,000 USD
+- Premium self-service for purchases of 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 new pricing brings Pro closer in line with the value teams receive today, and allowing us to sustainably support its future development.
+
+This post breaks down everything you need to know about the changes. You can also head directly to [the updated pricing page](https://next.mui.com/pricing/) for a thorough feature comparison.
+
+## 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, but 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 of 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://next.mui.com/pricing/).
+
+## What's next
+
+We'll be sharing exciting roadmap updates for **MUI X v9**—including 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 💙

docs/src/modules/components/TopLayoutBlog.js

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+  raffaellaluzi: {
+    name: 'Raffaella Luzi',
+    avatar: 'https://avatars.githubusercontent.com/u/136349774',
+    github: 'rluzists1',
+  },
+  bernardobelchior: {
+    name: 'Bernardo Belchior',
+    avatar: 'https://avatars.githubusercontent.com/u/12778398',
+    github: 'bernardobelchior',
+  },
 };
 
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