How much does Windows 8.1 cost?

If you want to update to Windows 8.1 or buy the operating system again, the question arises, what does it cost? We clarify it.

Windows 8.1: This costs the new Microsoft operating system

• If you are already using Windows 8, the update to Windows 8.1 is free of charge for you. Simply open the Microsoft App Store and you will be notified of the update on the first page.
• If you want to upgrade from an older version like Windows 7, Vista or XP, you have to buy Windows 8.1. Microsoft sets the current price for Windows 8.1 at around 120 euros, for the Pro version even around 280 euros.
• However, if you buy Windows 8.1 from third-party providers, the standard version only costs around 85 euros and the pro version around 125 euros. There are cheap special offers here, for example, in the CHIP price comparison.
• The cheapest way to get to Windows 8.1 right now is to buy Windows 8.1 Pro in the 64-bit version. This costs around 60 euros from the cheapest provider and can then be updated to Windows 8.1.
• For more information on Windows 8.1 pricing, see this article.