Who owns Microsoft?
Microsoft is owned by Microsoft. Below: ownership chain, same-parent brands, and alternatives from other companies. Microsoft
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Microsoft ownership chain (parent: Microsoft)
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Confirmed ownership sources
Confidence ≥ 70% — used for the main ownership conclusion.
Other brands owned by Microsoft
Sister brands under the same ultimate parent.
Comparable Microsoft alternatives (different parent companies)
Same category, not owned by the same parent. Full alternatives to Microsoft →
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Alternatives
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FAQ: Microsoft ownership
- Who owns Microsoft?
- Microsoft is owned by Microsoft.
- What other brands are owned by the same company as Microsoft?
- There are 4 other brands under Microsoft in our dataset. See “Same corporate family” on this page.
- What are alternatives to Microsoft not owned by Microsoft?
- We list 12 alternative brands in related categories that are not owned by Microsoft. See the Alternatives section.
Sources & disclaimer
BrandRootMap is an independent reference tool. Ownership data is compiled from public sources and may change after acquisitions. Not affiliated with any brand or parent company.
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