Cost control center
One view of what we owe, use, and expect.
A custom operations dashboard for Microsoft and external providers. Fixed commitments, variable usage, credits, forecasts, and source health stay visible together.
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Known monthly cost
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Tracked spend history
Last six recorded periodsOperating snapshot
Current monthCost centers
Provider-level totals and confidence, without hiding unknowns.
| Provider | Standing / fixed | Variable to date | Credits | Tracked total | State |
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Upcoming payments
Recorded due datesNo due dates recorded yet.
Record a verified cost
Owner-only ledger inputUse this for providers without a billing API. It is included immediately in totals and forecasts.
Provider registry
Live integrations are added one source at a time, with refresh age shown.
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Future considerations
Keep comparisons close without making them part of today’s bill.
Planning references only. These figures are not included in current spend until a verified purchase or invoice is recorded.
| Candidate | Reference price | Potential value | Status |
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| Microsoft Entra ID P1Conditional Access and identity controls | $7 / user / month | Owner-only access and cleaner authentication for the dashboard and other services. | Trial / verify |
| Microsoft Entra ID P2Higher identity-risk and governance tier | $10 / user / month | Evaluate only if P1 cannot cover the actual access and automation requirements. | Compare later |
| Microsoft Entra SuiteBroader identity and network package | $12 / user / month | Potentially useful if its bundled controls replace multiple separate services. | Compare later |
| Microsoft 365 E3Productivity bundle | — | Compare included security, storage, and automation capabilities against current standalone costs. | Quote required |
| Microsoft 365 Business PremiumSmall-business productivity and security bundle | — | Check whether existing personal/business licensing already covers Entra, security, and reporting requirements. | Verify current tenant |
| Microsoft 365 E5Productivity plus advanced security and reporting | $60 / user / month reference | Check whether one asymmetric seat plus a lower tier for the second user is viable. | Commitment to verify |
| Power BI Pro / FabricOptional reporting layer | — | Not required for this dashboard; consider only if governed reporting or broader distribution justifies it. | Optional |
| Dynamics 365 PAYGUsage-based application path | Usage-based | Explore only when a concrete Dynamics workload and its metering model are defined. | Future research |