check before: 2025-08-25
Product:
Microsoft 365 suite, Microsoft Graph, OneDrive, SharePoint, Teams
Platform:
Developer, Online, World tenant
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Change type:
Admin impact, Feature update, Updated message
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Details:
Summary:
Starting August 25, 2025, certain Teams APIs in Microsoft Graph will no longer incur metered charges. No client changes are needed, and final billing will follow the normal schedule. This update applies globally and does not affect SharePoint and OneDrive assignSensitivityLabel APIs or prioritization products.
Details:
Updated August 7, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
We are changing how metered APIs in Microsoft Graph incur costs based on usage.
Effective from August 25, 2025, the Teams APIs listed on this page will no longer incur the metered charges previously applied. Here are some key dates:
August 25, 2025 -After this date no further billing events will be registered when calling the impacted APIs (listed on this page).
Final Billing - Your final bill for metered API calls will be on your normal billing schedule.
For existing customers who have been using the APIs:
This does not require any change to client applications or other action on your part.
The final invoice will happen on your normal billing schedule.
This change will impact all regions served by Microsoft 365 Graph APIs, and there is no additional action required from customers.
Note: This change does not impact the SharePoint and OneDrive for Business assignSensitivityLabel API or the SharePoint prioritization product.
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Created:
2025-07-26
updated:
2025-08-08
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summary for non-techies**
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Direct effects for Operations**
Change in Billing Structure for Teams APIs
Without preparation, users may experience confusion regarding billing changes, leading to potential disputes or misunderstandings about costs associated with API usage.
- roles: Finance Team, IT Administrators
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/graph/metered-api-overview
User Experience with API Usage
If users are unaware of the change, they may not optimize their API usage, leading to unexpected usage patterns and potential performance issues in applications relying on these APIs.
- roles: Developers, Product Managers
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/graph/metered-api-overview
Impact on Resource Allocation
Changes in billing may lead to misallocation of resources if teams do not adjust their usage strategies, potentially affecting project budgets and timelines.
- roles: Project Managers, Finance Team
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/graph/metered-api-overview
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IT Security**
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explanation for non-techies**
Imagine you have a subscription to a streaming service that charges you extra for watching certain premium movies. One day, the service announces that some of these premium movies will now be included in your regular subscription at no extra cost. You don't need to change anything on your end, like updating your app or adjusting your payment settings. You just continue enjoying the service, and your final bill will reflect this change.
Similarly, Microsoft is making a change to some of its Teams APIs in Microsoft Graph. These APIs used to have additional charges based on how much they were used, much like the premium movies. Starting August 25, 2025, these extra charges will be removed, and you won't see them on your bill anymore. This applies globally, so no matter where you are, you won't need to worry about these charges.
Your billing schedule remains the same, and the final bill with the old charges will be processed as usual. There's no need for you to make any changes to your applications or take any other actions. It's like getting a little bonus without having to do anything extra.
This change doesn't affect all APIs, though. For example, the APIs related to SharePoint and OneDrive's assignSensitivityLabel feature will still have their charges. It's similar to how some premium movies might still require an extra fee.
In summary, just like enjoying more content without extra charges on your streaming service, you can continue using the Teams APIs without worrying about additional costs, and everything else remains business as usual.
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2025-08-08 | MC Messages | We are changing how metered APIs in Microsoft Graph incur costs based on usage.
Effective from August 25, 2025, the APIs listed on this page will no longer incur the metered charges previously applied. Here are some key dates: August 25, 2025 -After this date no further billing events will be registered when calling the impacted APIs (listed on this page). Final Billing - Your final bill for metered API calls will be on your normal billing schedule. For existing customers who have been using the APIs: This does not require any change to client applications or other action on your part. The final invoice will happen on your normal billing schedule. This change will impact all regions served by Microsoft 365 Graph APIs, and there is no additional action required from customers. | Updated August 7, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
We are changing how metered APIs in Microsoft Graph incur costs based on usage. Effective from August 25, 2025, the Teams APIs listed on this page will no longer incur the metered charges previously applied. Here are some key dates: August 25, 2025 -After this date no further billing events will be registered when calling the impacted APIs (listed on this page). Final Billing - Your final bill for metered API calls will be on your normal billing schedule. For existing customers who have been using the APIs: This does not require any change to client applications or other action on your part. The final invoice will happen on your normal billing schedule. This change will impact all regions served by Microsoft 365 Graph APIs, and there is no additional action required from customers. Note: This change does not impact the SharePoint and OneDrive for Business assignSensitivityLabel API or the SharePoint prioritization product. |
| 2025-08-08 | MC Title | Microsoft Graph Metered API Update | (Updated) Microsoft Graph Metered API Update |
| 2025-08-08 | MC Last Updated | 07/26/2025 00:20:21 | 2025-08-07T21:31:16Z |
| 2025-08-08 | MC MessageTagNames | Feature update, Admin impact | Updated message, Feature update, Admin impact |
| 2025-08-08 | MC Summary | Starting August 25, 2025, selected Microsoft Graph metered APIs will no longer incur usage charges. No client changes are needed, and final billing will follow the normal schedule. This update applies globally to all Microsoft 365 Graph API regions. | Starting August 25, 2025, certain Teams APIs in Microsoft Graph will no longer incur metered charges. No client changes are needed, and final billing will follow the normal schedule. This update applies globally and does not affect SharePoint and OneDrive assignSensitivityLabel APIs or prioritization products. |
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