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Microsoft 365 apps for business.

Originally starting from $8.25 now starting from $8.25

$8.25 $8.25

(Annual subscription–auto renews) 1

Available for up to 300 employees

Desktop versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

1 TB of cloud storage per user

Anytime phone and web support

Microsoft 365 Business Standard

Originally starting from $12.50 now starting from $12.50

$12.50 $12.50

Everything in Apps for business, plus:

Web and mobile versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Custom business email ([email protected])

Chat, call, and video conference with Microsoft Teams

10+ additional apps for your business needs (Microsoft Bookings, Planner, Forms, and others)

Webinars with attendee registration and reporting

New: Collaborative workspaces to co-create using Microsoft Loop

New: Video editing and design tools with Microsoft Clipchamp

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Microsoft 365 Business Premium

Originally starting from $22.00 now starting from $22.00

$22.00 $22.00

Everything in Business Standard, plus:

Advanced identity and access management

Enhanced cyberthreat protection against viruses and phishing attacks

Enterprise-grade device and endpoint protection

Discover, classify, and protect sensitive information

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Microsoft 365 is the productivity cloud designed to help everyone achieve what matters, in their work and life, with best-in-class Microsoft 365 apps, intelligent cloud services, and advanced security.

On how many devices can I install Microsoft 365 apps if I have a Microsoft 365 business plan?

Install Microsoft 365 apps on up to five PCs or Macs, five tablets, and five mobile devices. Hybrid Windows devices, such as the Microsoft Surface Pro, count as either a PC or a tablet.

What forms of payment can I use?

All major credit cards are accepted. When paying with a credit card, your subscription amount will appear on your credit card statement. Existing customers may be eligible to pay by invoice and can contact support to check their eligibility for this payment method.  Learn more about paying by invoice . For Microsoft 365 business plans, depending on your choice of service, you'll be billed monthly or annually.

What's the difference between monthly, annual, and annual commitment payments?

To provide you with the greatest amount of flexibility, different payment options are available. Microsoft 365 Business Basic, Apps for business, Business Standard, and Business Premium plans are available for monthly commitment payment or annual commitment payment.

• Monthly commitment payment: Pay month by month and cancel at any time.
• Annual commitment payment: Sign up for a one-year subscription and benefit from a discount for using this payment option. By default, your billing plan will be set to monthly billing. After your purchase, you can change your billing plan to annual billing within the Admin Portal.

The Microsoft 365 Enterprise and Office 365 Enterprise plans (including standalone plans such as Exchange Online) and Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise are available for annual commitment payment.

• Annual commitment payment: Sign up for a one-year subscription and choose to pay monthly or for the entire year at the time you sign up.

Can I convert my trial to a paid subscription and retain all my settings and files?

Yes. If you purchase Microsoft 365 licenses for the accounts you create during your free trial, the information and configuration for these users' accounts will remain intact. Once your free trial expires, you’ll have an additional 30 days to purchase Microsoft 365 before your account information is erased. Once your trial account information has been erased, it can’t be retrieved.

Does Microsoft 365 work when I’m not connected to the internet?

The Microsoft 365 apps that you install on your PC or Mac—such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook—are available to you when you‘re not online. With OneDrive in Microsoft 365, get file storage that you can access when you’re offline. When you make changes while offline, they‘ll be synced to OneDrive and across the rest of your devices when you reconnect. With Outlook, read emails already delivered to your inbox, or draft new emails and meeting requests. Your inbox and outbox will sync across the rest of your devices when you reconnect.

What happens to my data if I cancel my subscription?

Your data is yours. If you decide to cancel your Microsoft 365 subscription, download your data—for example, your email and documents on team sites—and save it to another location. You should save your data before you cancel. After you cancel your subscription, data associated with your Microsoft 365 account will be available to your administrator(s) in a limited function account for 90 days.

Where can I find more answers to frequently asked questions?

Find more answers to frequently asked questions on the  Microsoft 365 for business FAQ page .

What is Microsoft Defender for Business?

Microsoft Defender for Business is an endpoint security solution designed to help businesses with up to 300 employees. It helps protect against cybersecurity threats, including malware and ransomware, in an easy-to-use, cost-effective package. Microsoft Defender for Business is included with Microsoft 365 Business Premium, and is available as a standalone product.  Learn more .

How many users can I host for online meetings and video calls using Microsoft Teams?

With Microsoft 365 Business Basic, Microsoft 365 Business Standard, and Microsoft 365 Business Premium plans, you can host online meetings and video calls for up to 300 people using Microsoft Teams. With Microsoft 365 E3 and E5, Microsoft 365 A3 and A5, and Microsoft 365 Government G3 and G5 plans, this limit increases up to 1,000 people.  Learn more .

For IT providers, what are the options to manage more than one customer at a time?

IT service providers can use Microsoft 365 Lighthouse to secure their Business Premium customers at scale. Learn more  

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• [1] Once your paid subscription begins, cancellation policies vary based on your status as a new customer, product, and domain selections on Microsoft. Learn more . Cancel your Microsoft 365 subscription any time by going to the Microsoft 365 admin center. When a subscription is canceled, all associated data will be deleted. Learn more about data retention, deletion, and destruction in Microsoft 365 .
• [2] After your one-month free trial ends, your subscription will automatically convert into a 12-month paid subscription and you will be charged the applicable subscription fee. Cancel anytime during your free trial to stop future charges. Credit card required to sign-up. Learn more .
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• [4] Compatible with Windows 10 or later. For complete requirements for PC and Mac see system requirements .
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Microsoft 365 and Office 365 are available in a variety of plans to best meet the needs of your organization.

Service families and plans

The following table lists the different service families and plans available in Microsoft 365 and Office 365. For a high-level overview of features and pricing information, or to chat with an online representative, select any of the links in the Plans column.

Service availability within each Microsoft 365 and Office 365 plan

Each Microsoft 365 or Office 365 plan includes a number of individual services, such as Exchange Online and SharePoint Online. The following table shows the services that are available in each plan.

While a service may be available across Microsoft 365 and Office 365 plans, the features available in each plan may differ. To see the details of features that are available for each plan, refer to the individual service description or contact your Reseller or Microsoft sales representative for more information. Several of the Microsoft 365 and Office 365 plans have add-ons that you can buy for your subscription. An add-on provides additional functionality to the subscription. For more information, see Buy or edit an add-on for Office 365 for business .

1 Office 365 E5 and Microsoft 365 E5 contain Phone System and Audio Conferencing. To implement a Calling Plan requires an additional plan purchase (either Domestic or International). 2  Includes Microsoft 365 E5 Compliance, which provides automatic classification and retention, Microsoft Purview Customer Key, Microsoft Purview Advanced Message Encryption, Microsoft Purview Insider Risk Management, Microsoft Purview Communication Compliance, Microsoft Purview Information Barriers, Microsoft Purview Customer Lockbox, Microsoft Purview Privileged Access Management, Microsoft Purview Audit (Premium), Records Management, Microsoft Purview eDiscovery (Premium) capabilities; and Microsoft 365 E5 Security, which includes Microsoft Defender for Office 365 Plan 2, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Microsoft Entra ID Plan 2, Microsoft Defender for Identity, Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps, and Safe Documents. 3 Includes Exchange Online Plan 1. 4 Includes Exchange Online Plan 2. 5 Viva Engage core functionality is included with Microsoft 365 Business Basic, Microsoft 365 Business Standard, Microsoft 365 F1, Microsoft 365 F3, Office 365 E1, Office 365 A1, and Office 365 F3. Premium functionality such as leadership corner, campaigns, advanced analytics, and more are included in Viva Suite license. 6 To learn more about which Azure Information Protection features are included with Microsoft 365 and Office 365 plans, see Azure Information Protection . 7 Azure Information Protection isn't included, but can be purchased as a separate add-on and will enable the supported Information Rights Management (IRM) features. Some Azure Information Protection features require a subscription to Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise, which isn't included with Microsoft 365 Business Basic, Microsoft 365 Business Standard, Microsoft 365 F1, Microsoft 365 F3, Office 365 E1, Office 365 A1, or Office 365 F3.

1 Includes Exchange Online Plan 1. 2 Includes Exchange Online Kiosk. 3 Microsoft 365 F1 doesn't include rights to an Exchange mailbox. To enable a full Teams experience, Microsoft 365 F1 licenses may come with the Exchange Online K1 service plan enabled. Although the Exchange Online K1 service plan will provision a mailbox for the user, Microsoft 365 F1 users aren't entitled to use the mailbox. We recommend that your customers disable Outlook on the web via these steps and ask users not to access the Exchange mailbox via any other methods. 4 Includes 2 GB storage. 5 Microsoft 365 F1 users can read files using Office for the web, but don't have create/edit/save rights. 6 Viva Engage core functionality is included with Microsoft 365 Business Basic, Microsoft 365 Business Standard, Microsoft 365 F1, Microsoft 365 F3, Office 365 E1, Office 365 A1, and Office 365 F3. Premium functionality such as leadership corner, campaigns, advanced analytics, and more are included in Viva Suite license. 7 To learn more about which Azure Information Protection features are included with Microsoft 365 and Office 365 plans, see Azure Information Protection . 8 Azure Information Protection isn't included, but can be purchased as a separate add-on and will enable the supported Information Rights Management (IRM) features. Some Azure Information Protection features require a subscription to Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise, which isn't included with Microsoft 365 Business Basic, Microsoft 365 Business Standard, Microsoft 365 F1, Microsoft 365 F3, Office 365 E1, Office 365 A1, or Office 365 F3.

Changing or mixing plans

As the needs of your organization change, you may need to change your Microsoft 365 plan. You can switch from your current subscription to another subscription:

• In the same service family: For example, you can move from Microsoft 365 Business Basic to Microsoft 365 Business Standard, or from Office 365 E1 to Office 365 E3.
• From a standalone plan: For example, you can move from Exchange Online Plan 1 to Office 365 E1.
• To a different service family: For example, you can move from Microsoft 365 Business Basic to Office 365 E3. For information about how to change subscriptions, including how to move from a trial to a paid subscription, see Switch to a different Microsoft 365 plan or subscription .

You can combine Enterprise, Business, and standalone plans (for example, Exchange Online Plan 1) within a single account.

Standalone services

The following online services are available on their own, as standalone plans. They can also be added to Business and Enterprise service family plans that don't already include them. For pricing information, or to chat with an online representative, select any of the plans listed in the following table.

Feature availability

To view feature availability across Microsoft 365 and Office 365 plans, see Microsoft 365 and Office 365 platform service description .

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Microsoft 365 for Business (previously known as Office 365 for Business) is a cloud productivity subscription-based service geared towards small to medium-sized businesses. With a Microsoft 365 for Business subscription, your organization gets access to the most up-to-date Office applications as well as Microsoft’s flagship collaborative online services.

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Microsoft Office 365 Plans for Business Overview

Microsoft Office 365 for Business is a complete solution that brings together the best-in-class productivity of Office 365, advanced security, and device management tools. Within your organization, you and your co-workers can be more productive and work better together with Office apps, email, cloud storage, and a hub for teamwork. Microsoft Office 365 plans for business come with building tools that let you manage access to your data, keep sensitive data safe, and keep your business compliant and protected against most (but not all) security threats.

Microsoft currently offers four business plans to choose from, depending on an organization’s needs. The Microsoft 365 plans for businesses are:

Microsoft 365 Business Basic

Microsoft 365 apps for business, microsoft 365 business standard, microsoft 365 business premium.

Note that all Microsoft 365 plans for business have a limit of 300 users per license. If your organization requires more users, you may want to consider subscribing to a Microsoft Office 365 enterprise plan.

Now, let’s take a closer look at each of the Microsoft 365 plans for businesses and see what they have to offer in terms of features and pricing.

For a subscription fee of $5.00 per user/month, Microsoft 365 Business Basic (formerly known as Office 365 Business Essentials) offers web and mobile versions only of Office apps. These apps include Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and OneNote. This entry-level plan also gives your organization access to collaborative services like Exchange Online with 50 GB of mailbox storage, SharePoint Online, Yammer, Skype for Business Online, and Microsoft Teams. Also included with this subscription is 1 TB of OneDrive cloud storage per user.

This Microsoft Office 365 plan is ideal for small and medium-sized businesses that want to unlock the benefits of cloud integration and remote work using the Office for the web suite and online communication services.

For a subscription fee of $8.25 per user/month, Microsoft 365 Apps for Business (formerly known as Office 365 Business) gives your organization access to the most up-to-date desktop versions of Office applications. These include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneDrive, Access, and Publisher. The Office suite in this plan can be installed on up to 5 devices per user. None of the collaborative tools and services are available in this plan but the 1 TB of OneDrive cloud storage per user feature and the Office for the web suite are still present.

Microsoft 365 Apps for Business provides both cloud-based and on-premises Office suites to deliver the right set of capabilities to your organization. This plan is ideal for organizations whose computing workload heavily revolves around Office applications.

Priced at $12.50 per user/month, the Microsoft 365 Business Standard plan  (formerly known as Office 365 Business Premium) combines in one package the features available in both Business Basic and Apps for Business plans. In addition to the cloud-based and on-premises Office suites, Microsoft 365 Business Standard includes a complete set of collaborative tools thus making this Microsoft Office 365 plan ideal for organizations looking to expand their remote work capabilities.

Priced at $20.00 per user/month, Microsoft 365 Business Premium (formerly known as Microsoft 365 Business) includes all the features available in the lower Business tiers in addition to an advanced security infrastructure and device management tools. The Business Premium plan is ideal for organizations that require a comprehensive remote work solution with cyber threat protection and a powerful mobile management system.

Microsoft Office 365 Comparison of Plans

Here is a comparison of pricing and available apps and collaboration services between all four Microsoft 365 plans for business:

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Along with the traditional Office applications and online collaborative services, Microsoft 365 plans for businesses include applications used for knowledge, insights, content, project and task management, automation, and app building.

Business plans security and management options

As stated before, when it comes to advanced security options and management tools, Microsoft 365 Business Premium is the most feature-packed plan. The other Microsoft 365 plans do include basic security tools, but they pale in comparison to the Business plan’s features, as shown below:

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If you’re not familiar with the range of Microsoft 365 options on the market, though, the range of options can be extremely confusing. It’s even trickier if you’re weighing up Microsoft’s various family and business plans.

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Microsoft 365 Family: what do you get?

There’s no denying that Microsoft 365 Family offers great value. Pay $99.99 per year in the US or £79.99 in the UK and you get Word , Excel , PowerPoint , OneNote , Outlook and OneDrive . Users can run those apps on PCs, Macs, Android and iOS devices and on the web. Access and Publisher are available for PC users, too.

It’s huge versatility, and the impressive set of features doesn’t stop there. Each user gets 1TB of cloud storage so you can sync files across devices. Each user gets 50GB of space with their Outlook email address, and Family users can enjoy Microsoft Teams and Skype for easy communication.

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Elsewhere, conventional data protection comes from Microsoft Defender, and OneDrive incorporates ransomware detection and recovery services. There’s even a basic free video editing software and royalty-free templates, stock photos and stock videos.

If you need reliable, synchronized access to productivity tools, then the Home product makes loads of sense – especially if you want productivity software that your family can use. And with support for six users, the Family package is ideal for small businesses with relatively basic productivity needs.

There’s a great option if you’re self-employed, too: the Microsoft 365 Personal product only supports one user, but it only costs $69.99 or £59.99 per year.

Microsoft 365 Business: a better option?

There’s no doubt that Microsoft 365 Family is well-suited to anyone who needs relatively straightforward productivity and email tools, but if you run a business or handle corporate IT systems then you’ll find its limits very quickly.

If that’s the case, then you should consider Microsoft 365 Business instead. These products are more expensive, but they’re far more powerful.

Let’s start with Microsoft 365 Business Basic, which costs $6 or £4.50 per user per month. You get web versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote and Outlook. You get Exchange, too, so you can use your domain name rather than Outlook. Each user gets 1TB of OneDrive cloud storage space alongside 50GB of email capacity.

The Basic product has more collaboration options, in-depth calendaring capabilities and a solid range of admin settings, and its tools also work on Android and iOS – just like in Microsoft 365 Family.

If you’d like to switch your business to downloadable apps rather than online versions, you can pay $8.25 or £7.90 for Microsoft 365 Apps for Business.

Upgrade to Microsoft 365 Business Standard and you get everything in Business Basic alongside downloadable apps and the ability to host webinars . You’ll also get more detailed options about how Microsoft controls and processes your data, which is perfect if you want to retain your existing domain.

Microsoft’s top option, 365 Business Premium, costs $22 or £16.60 per user per month. That’s pricey, but you get class-leading security and management features that you simply won’t find on any other Microsoft 365 product. It’s the best product here if you have a wider network that you need to manage and sensitive data that you have to protect.

The various Microsoft 365 Business products offer more than the Family and Personal tools. Even at the Basic level you get Exchange, and as you upgrade through the tiers then Microsoft adds enterprise-grade management and security abilities.

And, no matter which Microsoft 365 Business tool you purchase, you’ll be able to add 300 users to your system and allow each user to use Microsoft’s products across five different devices.

We can’t deny the increase in cost, though. When all the Business products charge per user and per month, those products will quickly become pricier than Microsoft 365 Family or Personal.

Which should you use?

The relatively high costs means that there are plenty of situations where Microsoft 365 Family will be your best option – even if you’re buying software for business use.

If you’re a small company that only has relatively basic productivity needs, for instance, then you can easily buy Microsoft 365 Family, grant access to five other employees, and enjoy web, mobile and PC-based access to crucial apps.

It’s also ideal for freelancers, people who need a product for their family, and many people who work from home.

Pretty soon, though, you’re going to hit the limits of Microsoft 365 Family, especially if you’re part of a growing business or if you operate in a larger team. If that’s the case, then you or your business should stump up for a Microsoft 365 Business product.

Exchange compatibility means you can use corporate email addresses, those tools support a broader number of users, and as you progress through the tiers you get better security and management options. In terms of protection, deployment and administration, there’s really no competition.

Ultimately, freelancers, sole traders and people who need basic productivity tools can certainly save money with Microsoft 365 Family, and that’s a great option if you want one package to cover home and work use. But if you have a larger business then you’ll almost certainly need the more robust security and management tools available from Microsoft’s proper corporate software. 

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Microsoft 365 Business VS. Enterprise: A Detailed Comparison

As businesses of all sizes become increasingly reliant on technology, the choice of software becomes a crucial factor in determining their success. For many organizations, Microsoft 365 has become the go-to solution for productivity and collaboration needs.

However, with the different subscriptions available, it can be confusing to decide which one is best for your company. This article explains the differences between Microsoft 365 Business and Microsoft 365 Enterprise editions and helps you understand which one is the right fit for your organization’s unique needs.

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What is Microsoft 365?

Microsoft 365 has revolutionized the way businesses operate, offering a subscription-based service that provides access to the complete suite of Office applications , alongside advanced enterprise business services such as Exchange Online and SharePoint Online.

As a cloud-based platform, it also offers unparalleled storage capabilities, making it an indispensable tool for companies of all sizes. But that’s not all – Microsoft 365 goes beyond the basics by offering optional add-ons, such as Windows 10 Enterprise license and Enterprise Mobility + Security (EMS), which delivers top-of-the-line security solutions for organizations.

Additionally, Microsoft 365’s collaboration tools, including Teams , Lists, and Planner, enable team members to work seamlessly together and share ideas effortlessly. While both pricing plans – Business and Enterprise – offer similar basic features, the unique characteristics of each can have a significant impact on productivity and day-to-day operations, making it crucial for businesses to choose the right plan for their needs.

Microsoft 365 Business

Microsoft 365 Business is a powerful suite of tools and services designed to help Small and Medium-sized Businesses (SMBs) streamline their operations and increase productivity.

It includes access to popular Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, as well as business-specific services such as Exchange Online for email and calendaring, SharePoint Online for document management and collaboration, and Microsoft Teams for communication and collaboration.

Microsoft 365 Business is a versatile platform suitable for various industries and can be utilized by individuals, startups, small businesses, and medium-sized businesses. It provides an integrated approach to productivity and collaboration, allowing teams to work together effectively, from any location.

Microsoft 365 Business comes in three different pricing plans, each tailored to suit different business needs. The Business Basic plan offers access to essential Office apps, email and calendar services, and OneDrive storage.

The Business Standard plan includes additional features such as desktop versions of Office apps and Microsoft Teams, while the Business Premium plan offers even more advanced security features, including device management and information protection, as well as advanced analytics.

Here is a detailed comparison of the Microsoft 365 plans for businesses:

Microsoft 365 Enterprise

Microsoft 365 Enterprise is a cloud-based productivity suite that brings together a range of Microsoft applications and services to help businesses of all sizes to work smarter, collaborate more effectively, and stay secure in the digital age.

It is designed for organizations with more than 300 users at a time and is ideal for businesses looking for a secure and scalable platform to manage their operations. It is used by a wide range of businesses, including large enterprises, small and medium-sized businesses, non-profits, government agencies, and educational institutions.

The suite offers a range of features and benefits, including access to the latest versions of MS Office apps such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, as well as cloud-based services like OneDrive for Business, SharePoint, and Teams. With Microsoft 365 Enterprise, businesses can collaborate in real-time, share documents and data securely, and work from anywhere, on any device.

Microsoft 365 Enterprise also provides advanced security and compliance features to help businesses protect their data and stay compliant with industry regulations. This includes advanced threat protection, data loss prevention, and encryption capabilities, as well as compliance features like eDiscovery and legal hold.

Here is a table that illustrates the significant features of the different Microsoft 365 plans for enterprises:

Key Differences in Microsoft 365 Business and Enterprise

The major differences between these plans are the range of features and capabilities they provide. In this section, we will explore the key differences between these two plans to help you determine which one is best for your business.

Compatibility

Microsoft 365 Business allows for Azure AD Join without Azure Virtual Network (VNet) support, as well as Azure AD Join with VNet support. However, support for Hybrid Azure AD with VNet is only available in Windows 365 Enterprise. Other domain support is currently in development for 365 Enterprise.

On the other hand, MS 365 Enterprise offers more advanced compatibility options for businesses. It includes all the features of 365 Business but also allows for Hybrid Azure AD with VNet support. In addition, it offers support for other domain options that are currently in development.

License Requirements

For businesses considering Microsoft 365 Business plans, there are no pre-existing licensing requirements needed to purchase and implement Windows 365 Business. However, certain features such as device management will require users to have a license for Microsoft Endpoint Management.

Whereas, Microsoft 365 Enterprise plans require each user to have specific licensing requirements. This includes being licensed for Windows 10 or 11 Enterprise , as well as having licenses for Microsoft Endpoint Manager and Azure AD P1. These licensing requirements are essential to ensure full access to all enterprise features and functionalities.

Device Management

For Microsoft 365 Business plans, device management is somewhat limited. The Microsoft Admin Center allows for the assignment and unassignment of cloud PC licenses, while some device management is possible through Microsoft Endpoint Manager with an Intune license. However, cloud PCs are not visible in the Windows 365 blade.

Speaking of the Microsoft 365 Enterprise plans offer a robust device management solution. With access to the Microsoft Intune admin center, you can manage Cloud PC images, access on-premises resources, and apply granular policies to devices.

Additionally, Intune allows for the resizing of Cloud PCs and configuration of user experience settings, as well as all the policy-based management options available to physical devices. In short, Microsoft 365 Enterprise plans provide a comprehensive device management solution for businesses.

Microsoft 365 Business or Enterprise: Which One to Select

If you are looking to choose between Microsoft Business and Enterprise plans, it is important to consider the size and needs of your organization. If you have 300 or fewer users and do not require advanced security or compliance features, a Business plan can offer basic Office apps and cloud-based versions of Word, Excel, and Outlook, along with Teams and device management capabilities.

Furthermore, the Business plan is often more cost-effective, making it a suitable choice for small businesses or startups with a limited budget.

However, if you need local desktop installations for Office programs or require advanced security controls, an Enterprise plan may be more appropriate for your needs. An Enterprise plan would also only be considered if the size of your organization exceeds 300 users.

Microsoft offers two distinct plan categories tailored to meet the unique needs of different types of businesses: Business and Enterprise.

Choosing the right plan can be critical to the success of your business, and Microsoft’s range of options ensures that you can find a plan that fits your specific needs. Whether you’re a small business owner just starting or a large company with thousands of employees, Microsoft has a plan that can help you grow and succeed.

So, take the time to evaluate your needs, explore the available options, and make the right decision for your business. With Microsoft, you can be confident that you’re getting the best tools and services to help your business thrive.

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COMPARISON OF OFFICE 365 BUSINESS PLANS AND PRICING

Office 365 plans.

Office 365 Business plans are suitable for businesses that have less than 300 users. There are three business plans: Office 365 Business Essentials, Office 365 Business, Office 365 Business Premium. They have been now renamed as Microsoft 365 Business Basic, Microsoft 365 Apps for business, and Microsoft 365 Business Standard respectively.

If you don’t need Microsoft Office applications, go with the most basic plan – Office 365 Business Essentials (now called as Microsoft 365 Business Basic). This plan is priced at only $6 user/month. At $8.25 user/month, Office 365 Business (now called as Microsoft 365 Apps for business) is a standard plan includes Microsoft Office applications along with OneDrive for Business. In addition to all the features of the above plans, Office 365 Business Premium (now called as Microsoft 365 Business Standard) has more advanced features priced at $12.50 user/month.

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What Office versions are compatible with Office 365 Business Essentials?

Office 365 Business Essentials is most compatible with the latest version of Office, Office 2013, and Office 2011 for Mac. Previous versions of Office, such as Office 2010 and Office 2007, may work with Office 365 but with reduced functionality.

What is the difference between Office 365 and Microsoft 365?

Microsoft 365 is a bundle of services including Office 365, comprising of Microsoft services including Windows 10 Enterprise. Office 365 is a cloud-based productivity suite which is a bundle of popular Microsoft apps.

Is it possible to use my own domain name for the emails in Office 365?

Yes, you can add the domain name you own to your Office 365 account and set up your domain-based email addresses. You can even add multiple domains and sub-domains to Office 365 and host any of the services, including email, on any of the domains that you add. You must own a domain name and as an admin, you will have to make some changes on the DNS records of your domain – we will guide you for this.

Is a desktop version of Office required to use Office 365 Business Essentials? 

No. You do not need to have a desktop version of Office to use Office 365 Business Essentials . However, you will have a richer experience and also be able to work offline when you connect a desktop version of Office to the Office 365 services and get it in sync.

Will by MS Office be automatically updates to the latest version if I have Office 365 plans?

Yes. MS Office apps are always up to date on Office 365. If you already have a subscription of Office 365 plans, you already have a version of Office that has all the functions of Office 2019.

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Compare All Microsoft 365 Plans and Choose a Preferred Plan

Microsoft 365 offers several subscription plans for you to choose from. This post introduces and compares all Microsoft 365 plans. You can choose a preferred Microsoft 365 plan based on your own needs. To recover deleted or lost files like Office files for free, you can try MiniTool Power Data Recovery .

To meet the demands of various users, Microsoft provides several plans for users to choose from. This post mainly compares all Microsoft 365 plans and you can choose a preferred Microsoft 365 subscription based on your own needs.

Compare All Microsoft 365 Plans

Microsoft 365 for home.

For Home users, you can choose a Microsoft 365 Home plan. Microsoft offers Microsoft 365 Family and Microsoft 365 Personal plans. Check what these two plans offer below.

Microsoft 365 Family:

• Price: $99.99/year. $9.99/month. Save 16% with an annual subscription. The Microsoft 365 subscription will automatically renew. You can cancel it anytime if you want to stop using Microsoft 365.
• Includes the premium Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and Microsoft Editor app.
• Compatible with PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone, Android phones and tablets.
• Can be used for up to 6 people.
• Offers up to 6 TB of OneDrive cloud storage, 1 TB per person. You can easily back up your files and photos to the cloud.
• Offers premium safety features in Microsoft Family Safety mobile app.

Microsoft 365 Personal:

• Price: $69.99/year. $6.99/month. Save 16% with an annual subscription.
• Can be used for 1 person.
• Offers 1 TB of OneDrive cloud storage.

Microsoft 365 for Business

For businesses and enterprises, you may want to choose a business plan for Microsoft 365. Microsoft provides 4 business plans for users. All Microsoft 365 Business plans require an annual subscription and feature auto-renew of the subscription. You can check the comparison of Microsoft Office 365 business plans below.

Microsoft 365 Business Basic

• Price: $6 user/month.
• Apps and services included: Only web and mobile versions of Office apps, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook, OneDrive, Exchange, and SharePoint.
• 1 TB of OneDrive cloud storage.
• Standard security.
• Business-class email.
• Chat, call and meet up to 300 attendees.

Microsoft 365 Business Standard

• Price: $12.5 user/month.
• Apps and services included: Desktop versions of Microsoft Office apps with premium features, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook, OneDrive, Exchange, SharePoint, Access (PC only), Publisher (PC only), Intune, and Azure Information Protection. Web and mobile versions of Office apps are also supported.
• Easily hose webinars.
• Attendee registration and reporting tools.
• Manage customer appointments.

Microsoft 365 Business Premium

• Price: $22 user/month.
• Apps and services included: Desktop versions of Microsoft Office apps with premium features, including Microsoft Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook, OneDrive, Exchange, SharePoint, Access (PC only), and Publisher (PC only). Web and mobile versions of Office apps are also supported.
• Advanced security and threat protection. Cyberthreat protection.
• PC and mobile device management.

Microsoft 365 Apps for Business

• Price: $8.25 user/month.
• Apps and services included: Desktop versions of Microsoft Office apps with premium features, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneDrive, Access (PC only), and Publisher (PC only). Web and mobile versions of Office apps are also supported.
• 1 TB of cloud storage.
• Lack some teamwork and communication, email, and calendaring features.

Tip: You can use try Microsoft 365 for one month for free . After the trial, you need to pay for a Microsoft 365 plan to continue using the Microsoft Office apps. If you don’t want to buy Microsoft 365, you can try Microsoft Office Online which is free to use, but it may not be very convenient.

If you are interested in the Microsoft 365 Enterprise or Education plans, you can visit their official websites:

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/compare-microsoft-365-enterprise-plans

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/education/products/microsoft-365

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Comparing Basic vs Premium Plans

Planner supports two different types of plans, Basic and Premium .  There are features that both plans support, and there are features that are only available to a specific plan. Updates are continuously being made to help close on the most critical gaps in the premium plan. 

The table below shows which features are included in each plan type. 

Note:  Access to some features depends on the user’s subscription. Visit Plans & Pricing to learn more about the different Planner subscriptions. 

1 Tasks assigned in premium plans will only appear for users who are members of the group associated with the plan.  Limited edit capabilities for premium tasks in the assigned to me view.  Users will need to open the premium plan to edit all the relevant fields.   

2 See Premium plan (Project for the web) limits . 

3 Conversations require the premium plan to be added to a Teams channel.  

4 Viva Goals integration needs to be enabled see Enable Integrations in Viva Goals | Microsoft Learn  

Application and Workflows 

Applications and workflows that have been built to interact with basic plans will require modification to work on premium plans. 

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Microsoft 365 cheaper 'basic' plan now has more features.

Microsoft is bringing more features to the $2/month Microsoft 365 Basic plan.

Microsoft 365 Basic is the entry-level version of Microsoft 365, giving you 100GB of OneDrive cloud storage and access to the web Office apps without spending much money. Now, Microsoft is bringing more features down to the Basic plan.

Microsoft 365 Basic costs $1.99 per month (or $19.99 per year), and it gives you full access to the web and mobile Office apps, 100GB of cloud storage in OneDrive, and no advertisements in Outlook. There’s still not a family plan version, or access to the native macOS and Windows Office apps—you have to get a regular Microsoft 365 plan for that. Still, the Basic plan is a great option if you just need more cloud storage and the core Word, Excel, and PowerPoint apps across all your devices.

Starting today, Microsoft 365 Basic is an even better deal, as Microsoft is adding some features that were previously exclusive to full Microsoft 365 subscriptions. The plan now includes cloud-based ransomware detection and recovery, which monitors your account and sends you alerts for unusual file modifications, encryption actions, and other suspicious indicators.

Microsoft said in a blog post, “When Microsoft 365 detects a ransomware attack, you’ll receive a notification on your device and an email from Microsoft, alerting you to the potential threat. We guide you through the process of assessing the extent of the issue, deleting suspicious files and then help you identify a safe point in time for restoration.”

Microsoft 365 Basic also now has improved support for Personal Vaults. The feature allows you to store important documents in OneDrive with additional two-factor authentication, but Basic subscribers were limited to only storing three files. That limit has now been removed—you can upload as many files in a Personal Vault as you want, up to your account’s regular 100GB limit.

You can also now create password-protected links and expiring links for OneDrive files. The options are available in the sharing settings menu, alongside the existing options for public links or sharing files with specific contacts. If you set an expiration date, the shared link will stop working after the specified time, but the file will remain in your OneDrive.

Finally, Microsoft 365 Basic now includes support for offline files and folders in the mobile OneDrive app. When you have an internet connection, you can now mark any file or folder for offline access from the file options menu, and the data will still be viewable when you lose your connection. Google Drive offers offline support for free across all platforms , so Microsoft hasn’t quite caught up to the competition, but at least it’s on the cheapest paid plan now.

You can sign up for Microsoft 365 Basic from Microsoft’s website. The price remains the same: $1.99/month or $19.99/year. The full Microsoft 365 plan starts at $70/year for one person or $100/year for families.

Source: Microsoft