Buy SharePoint Server 2019 CAL – Standard & Enterprise

If you run SharePoint Server 2019, you need a Client Access Licence for every user or device that accesses SharePoint. The SharePoint Server 2019 CAL is the latest CAL version for SharePoint with a perpetual licence – it grants access to SharePoint Server 2019 and all older SharePoint Server versions. At Lizenzindustrie you receive your CALs by email – verified and at a price well below the official list price.

Standard CAL or Enterprise CAL – which is the right choice?

SharePoint Server 2019 CALs are available in two variants:

SharePoint Server 2019 Standard CAL – The Standard CAL grants access to all core SharePoint 2019 features: modern document libraries with versioning and permissions, team sites, communication sites, intranet portal, workflows, enterprise search, social features, mobile support and hybrid integration with Microsoft 365. For most employees in their day-to-day work, the Standard CAL is entirely sufficient and the more economical choice. If you share documents, collaborate in teams and use the intranet, the Standard CAL is all you need.

SharePoint Server 2019 Enterprise CAL – The Enterprise CAL is an add-on licence to the Standard CAL and strictly requires it – it cannot be used on its own. Enterprise CALs extend the feature set with Visio Services for displaying Visio diagrams in the browser, PerformancePoint Services for interactive dashboards and KPI monitoring, and InfoPath Forms Services for complex electronic forms and process automation. Enterprise CALs are relevant for users who use SharePoint as a business intelligence platform or for advanced process automation – typically management, business analysts and process owners.

How many CALs do I need?

The number of SharePoint Server 2019 CALs required equals the number of users or devices that access SharePoint Server 2019. If 50 employees use SharePoint, you need 50 Standard CALs. If 10 of those 50 employees use business intelligence features, these 10 users each need an additional Enterprise CAL – so 50 Standard CALs and 10 Enterprise CALs in total.

Important: SharePoint Server CALs are available as User CALs and as Device CALs. A User CAL covers one person on any number of devices, a Device CAL covers one device for any number of people – for example at shift or reception workstations.

Not sure how many CALs you need or whether Standard or Enterprise is the right choice? Contact us – we will help you work it out free of charge. All versions can be found in the SharePoint Server CAL category.

SharePoint Server 2019 CAL – compatibility with other SharePoint versions

The SharePoint Server 2019 CAL is fully backwards compatible and grants access to:

• ✔ SharePoint Server 2019
• ✔ SharePoint Server 2016
• ✔ SharePoint Server 2013 and older versions

This makes the SharePoint Server 2019 CAL attractive for organisations still running SharePoint Server 2016 today and planning to migrate to 2019 – instead of a SharePoint Server 2016 CAL, it makes sense to go straight for the newer version. SharePoint Server Subscription Edition has its own CALs.

Which licences do I need in total for SharePoint Server 2019?

• ✔ SharePoint Server 2019 licence – for the server itself
• ✔ SharePoint Server 2019 Standard CAL – for every accessing user or device (this category)
• ✔ SharePoint Server 2019 Enterprise CAL – additionally for users with BI requirements (requires a Standard CAL)
• ✔ Windows Server licence – for the operating system: Windows Server 2019 or 2016, plus the matching Windows Server CALs
• ✔ SQL Server licence – for the database: SQL Server 2019, 2017 or 2016

How buying from Lizenzindustrie works

Buying SharePoint Server 2019 CALs from Lizenzindustrie could not be simpler. Choose the CAL variant, set the quantity, add to your basket and complete your purchase – you will receive your licence documents by email, usually within 5 to 30 minutes after payment is received (daily 9:00–21:00). No physical shipping.

• ✔ Delivery by email – licence documents usually 5 to 30 minutes after payment is received (daily 9:00–21:00)
• ✔ Verified licences – with proof for your licence records
• ✔ Low prices – well below the official list price
• ✔ Standard & Enterprise CAL – both variants available
• ✔ Backwards compatible – also grants access to older SharePoint versions
• ✔ Traceable origin – licences from distributors and wholesalers in Europe
• ✔ Fast support – we help you quickly with licensing questions

Questions about the right CAL variant or your licensing strategy? Contact our support team – we will advise you directly and free of charge.

Frequently asked questions about the SharePoint Server 2019 CAL

Do I need a SharePoint Server 2019 CAL for every user?

Yes – or alternatively for every accessing device. SharePoint Server CALs are available as User CALs and as Device CALs; choose the variant that requires fewer licences in your situation.

Can I use the Enterprise CAL without a Standard CAL?

No. The Enterprise CAL is an add-on licence and always requires a Standard CAL. Every user who wants to use Enterprise CAL features needs both a Standard CAL and an Enterprise CAL.

Does the SharePoint Server 2019 CAL also grant access to SharePoint Server 2016?

Yes. SharePoint Server 2019 CALs are fully backwards compatible and grant access to SharePoint Server 2016 and all older versions.

Are Excel Services included in the Enterprise CAL?

No, not any more. Since SharePoint Server 2016, Microsoft has provided Excel workbooks in the browser via the separate Office Online Server. In SharePoint Server 2019, the Enterprise CAL mainly covers Visio Services, PerformancePoint Services and InfoPath Forms Services.

How quickly will I receive my licence keys?

Usually 5 to 30 minutes after payment is received (daily 9:00–21:00) – your licence documents are delivered by email. SharePoint CALs are not technically activated; they serve as proof of licensing.