Lock in current Veeam pricing before it increases across the portfolio. Effective July 1, 2026, Veeam raises prices on Perpetual Socket licenses by 6 to 9 percent across the Veeam Data Platform (VDP) product line.
Summary
- Veeam increases Perpetual Socket prices by 6 to 9 percent, effective July 1, 2026
- All VDP tiers – Advanced, Foundation, and Essentials – as well as Veeam Management Pack for Microsoft System Center are affected
- Some products are available for renewal only; new perpetual socket purchasing policy remains in effect
- Price increases vary by tier: VDP Advanced Enterprise Plus sees the lowest increase at 6%, while multiple products rise by 9%
- Organizations should review active agreements and plan renewals before July 1, 2026 to avoid higher costs
What is Changing?
Effective July 1, 2026, Veeam applies price indexing to its Perpetual Socket license portfolio. All affected stock keeping units (SKUs) have been updated accordingly. The increases range from 6 to 9 percent depending on the product tier and edition.
Perpetual Socket purchasing for new or additional licenses remains available under the existing policy. However, certain products are offered for renewal only, meaning they cannot be purchased as new perpetual licenses going forward.
Price Increase Overview by Product
The following products are affected with the Q3 2026 price list update:
| Product | Approximate Price Increase |
| VDP Advanced Enterprise Plus | 6% |
| VDP Advanced Enterprise | 8% |
| VDP Advanced Standard | 9% |
| VDP Foundation Enterprise Plus | 7% |
| VDP Foundation Enterprise | 8% |
| VDP Foundation Standard | 9% |
| VDP Essentials Enterprise Plus | 7% |
| VDP Essentials Enterprise | 9% |
| VDP Essentials Standard | 9% |
| Veeam Management Pack for Microsoft System Center | 9% |
What is Veeam Data Platform and Perpetual Socket Licensing?
The Veeam Data Platform (VDP) is Veeam’s enterprise backup, recovery, and data protection solution. It protects virtual, physical, and cloud workloads and is available in three tiers – Foundation, Essentials, and Advanced – each with Standard, Enterprise, and Enterprise Plus editions.
Perpetual Socket licensing is a traditional licensing model tied to the number of processor sockets in the host server. Organizations pay a one-time license fee with ongoing maintenance, rather than an annual subscription. It remains an option for many Veeam customers, particularly in on-premises environments.
Why This Matters for Your Organization
Veeam’s Q3 2026 price adjustment affects organizations that rely on perpetual socket licensing for on-premises backup and data protection. With increases of up to 9 percent, larger environments can see significant cost impact at renewal. Organizations that identify their affected SKUs and renewal dates before July 1, 2026 can act in time to secure current pricing. For environments considering license expansion, purchasing additional sockets before the effective date avoids the indexed rates entirely. Proactive planning now prevents unplanned budget pressure later in the year.
What Organizations Should Do Now
- Review all active Veeam perpetual socket licenses and their maintenance end dates
- Identify which VDP tier and edition applies to each environment
- Check whether any products in your portfolio are listed as renewal-only
- Calculate the cost impact of the 6 to 9 percent increase on upcoming renewals
- Engage SCHNEIDER IT MANAGEMENT before July 1, 2026 to evaluate options for new or additional licenses at current prices
- Update internal budget forecasts to reflect the new pricing from Q3 2026 onward
Ready to Review Your Veeam Licensing?
Assess the impact of Veeam pricing changes, compare renewal and expansion options, and optimize your Veeam license coverage with the help of our experts. Contact us to review your Veeam agreements before the July 1 deadline.
Sources
For useful software licensing information on Veeam products, please visit: https://www.schneider.im/software/veeam/.