The cheapest official license is $15.95/month. For a serious web hosting business, this is a tiny fraction of revenue. Consider it an operational cost like server rent. One compromised client due to nulled software will cost you far more in damages and lost time.

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According to the latest 2026 pricing from WHMCS Global Services, the available tiers are: : $34.95/month (Up to 250 clients). Professional : $54.95/month (Up to 500 clients).