Why choose Microsoft 365 Business Plan?
Selecting the best Microsoft 365 Business Plan does not have to be confusing. We simplify Microsoft 365 licensing through direct plan recommendations based on your usage, compliance needs, and number of users.
Microsoft 365 Business plans can be bundled with the optional tiered support, from mailbox management, to full Microsoft 365 administration. You will receive monthly reports on both usage and cost trends, so your business stays agile as your organisation changes.
There are three types of Microsoft 365 Business Plan:
Microsoft 365 Business Basic.
Microsoft 365 Business Standard.
Microsoft 365 Business Premium.
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Microsoft 365 Business Basic
Apps & Services
1-300 employees
Web and mobile apps only
Web and mobile versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
1 TB per user
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Microsoft 365 Business Standard
Apps & Services
1-300 employees
Up to 5 PC or Mac, 5 tablets, and 5 mobile devices
Desktop, web, and mobile versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and other apps
1 TB per user
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Microsoft 365 Business Premium
Apps & Services
1-300 employees
Up to 5 PC or Mac, 5 tablets, and 5 mobile devices
Desktop, web, and mobile versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and other apps
1 TB per user
Windows 11 Pro upgrade
Features of Microsoft 365 Business Plan
Upsizing and downsizing as your team grows
Workflow Tools
| Details | M365 Business Basic | M365 Business Standard | M365 Business Premium |
| Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote for web and mobile | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, and Microsoft Access (PC only) for desktop | Yes | Yes | |
| Online survey, quiz, and poll creator with Microsoft Forms | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Apps to manage tasks, such as Microsoft To Do, Lists, and Planner | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Ability to create shareable project workspaces with Microsoft Loop | Yes | Yes |
Creative Development
| Details | M365 Business Basic | M365 Business Standard | M365 Business Premium |
| Digital storytelling app to create slideshows and more with Sway | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Web-based video editing tools with Microsoft Clipchamp | Yes | Yes |
Email, Calendar and Scheduling
| Details | M365 Business Basic | M365 Business Standard | M365 Business Premium |
| Ad-free email and calendar with Outlook | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Custom business email (you@yourbusiness.com), including anti-malware and spam filtering, with Exchange | Plan 1 | Plan 1 | Plan 1 |
| Appointment and staff scheduling with Microsoft Bookings and Shifts | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Chat, Calling and Meeting
| Details | M365 Business Basic | M365 Business Standard | M365 Business Premium |
| Chat, audio, video, recording, and 3D immersive spaces with Microsoft Teams | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Access to file sharing and business apps in shared workspaces | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Webinar hosting with attendee registration and reporting | Yes | Yes |
Storage, Content and Search
| Details | M365 Business Basic | M365 Business Standard | M365 Business Premium |
| Secure storage and real-time coauthoring and editing across devices with OneDrive | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Team sites to share content, videos, and files using SharePoint | Plan 1 | Plan 1 | Plan 1 |
| User-friendly interface to help users find answers, people, and content with Microsoft Search | Yes | Yes | Yes |
AI-powered Assistance
| Details | M365 Business Basic | M365 Business Standard | M365 Business Premium |
| Advanced grammar and style suggestions to write more clearly and concisely using Editor | Basic | Yes | Yes |
| Ability to create custom chatbots using Power Virtual Agents for Teams | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| AI chat experience that provides the latest web information, writing assistance, data analysis, and task automation with Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat4 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Insights and Analytics
| Details | M365 Business Basic | M365 Business Standard | M365 Business Premium |
| Insights into your organization’s Microsoft 365 usage and security posture with Adoption Score and Secure Score | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Device and App Management
| Details | M365 Business Basic | M365 Business Standard | M365 Business Premium |
| Intuitive, intelligent operating system designed to enhance your PC experience and productivity with Windows 11 | Windows 11 Pro Upgrade | ||
| Secure remote desktop and application experiences with Azure Virtual Desktop | Yes | ||
| Endpoint management across devices with Intune | Plan 1 |
Cyberthreat Protection
| Details | M365 Business Basic | M365 Business Standard | M365 Business Premium |
| Integrated cyberthreat protection for email and collaboration tools with Microsoft Defender for Office 365 | Plan 1 | ||
| Cyberthreat protection against viruses and phishing with Microsoft Defender for Business | Plan 1 |
Additional Benefits
| Details | M365 Business Basic | M365 Business Standard | M365 Business Premium |
| Multifactor authentication for work accounts | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Single sign-on for apps and services | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Ongoing technical support | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Troubleshooting tools, videos, articles, and forums | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Financially backed 99% uptime guarantee | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Benefits of Microsoft 365 Business Plan
Get expertise to manage your M365 licensing, renewals and tracking.
No Overpayment
Don’t overpay for licenses not in use or for a license not fit for your organization needs.
Centralised Monitoring
Centralised monitoring with experts support. Minimize your internal workload for licensing, renewals and tracking.
Flexibility
Upsizing and downsizing as your team grows. License based on your usage, and number of users.
Compliance
Get compliant with assurance that licenses are allocated correctly and user management is transparent.
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