Microsoft 365 offers a diverse range of plans designed to meet the unique needs of businesses of all sizes. This page provides a clear and concise comparison of each Microsoft 365 plan, highlighting key features, pricing, and add-ons to help you make an informed decision. As a Microsoft Partner, CloudIT can help you navigate the options, secure exclusive offers, and ensure a smooth transition to the Microsoft cloud. Whether you’re seeking enhanced productivity, robust security, or streamlined collaboration, we’ll guide you toward the perfect solution to empower your team.
Microsoft Workspace plans in detail
Business Basic | Apps for Business | Business Standard | Business Premium | |
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Pricing(per user per month) | $6 | $8.25 | $12.50 | $22 |
Productivity and Collaboration | ||||
Host online meetings and video calls for up to 300 people with Microsoft Teams | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
Chat with your team from your desktop or on the go with Microsoft Teams | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
Bring together all your team’s chats, meetings, files, and apps so you can easily connect and collaborate from one place with Microsoft Teams | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
Create team sites to share information, content, and files throughout your intranet using SharePoint | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
Join meetings on the go with a dial-in number using Audio Conferencing | + | + | + | |
Web and mobile versions of Office apps | ||||
Web versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Web version of Outlook | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
Always up-to-date versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote for iOS and Android on up to 5 mobile devices and 5 tablets | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Real-time coauthoring so multiple users can work in the same document, simultaneously | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Email and calendaring | ||||
Email hosting with 50 GB mailbox | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
Use your own custom domain name (for example, [email protected]) | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
Business-class email on mobile devices, tablets, desktops, and the web with Exchange | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
Manage your calendar, share available meeting times, schedule meetings, and get reminders | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
Schedule meetings and respond to invitations with ease using shared calendars | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
Set up new user emails, restore deleted accounts, create custom scripts, and more from anywhere | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
Enable large cloud archive and long-term preservation policies with Exchange Online Archiving | ✔ | |||
File storage and sharing | ||||
1 TB of OneDrive storage for file storage and sharing | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Work on a file and save it directly to OneDrive or SharePoint; your changes are updated across your synced devices | ✔ | ✔ (OneDrive only) | ✔ | ✔ |
Share files with external contacts by providing access or guest links | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Securely share documents and send emails so only those with the right permissions can access the information | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Securely share documents and send emails so only those with the right permissions can access the information | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Security and compliance | ||||
Protect your email against spam, malware, and known threats with Exchange Online Protection | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
Meets key international, regional, and industry-specific standards and terms, with more than 1,000 security and privacy controls | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Control who and when someone has access to your business information with security groups and custom permissions | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Defender for Business | + | + | + | |
Microsoft acts as a processor for data | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Microsoft acts as a controller for data | ✔ | ✔ | ||
Deployment | ||||
Maximum number of users | 300 | 300 | 300 | 300 |
Tools to build and manage your business | ||||
Gather feedback from your customers and employees with Microsoft Forms | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Create, edit, share, and coauthor professional diagrams and flowcharts with Microsoft Visio for the web | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Plan schedules and daily tasks with Microsoft Teams | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
Track information and work that matters most to your team with Microsoft Lists | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
Make it easier for your customers to schedule and manage appointments with Microsoft Bookings | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
Desktop versions of Office apps for PC and Mac | ||||
Fully installed and always up-to-date versions of Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote for Windows or Mac (plus Access and Publisher for PC only) | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
Each user can install the Office apps on up to 5 PCs or Macs | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
Advanced threat protection | ||||
Get enterprise-grade endpoint security across your devices to protect against ransomware and other cyberthreats | ✔ | |||
Help protect against sophisticated threats hidden in email attachments and links, and get cutting-edge defenses against phishing attacks with Defender for Office 365 | ✔ | |||
Restrict the copying or saving of company information to unauthorized apps and locations with app protection for Office mobile apps | ✔ | |||
Control who has access to company information by applying restrictions like do not copy and do not forward with Information Rights Management | ✔ | |||
Apply policies that provide pre-breach threat resistance in Windows 11 and Windows 10 with attack surface reduction and exploit protection capabilities | ✔ | |||
Help employees securely access business apps wherever they work with conditional access, while helping prevent unauthorized access | ✔ | |||
PC and mobile device management | ||||
Configure security features and settings on Windows 11 and Windows 10 PCs and mobile devices running iOS or Android® with an easy-to-use setup wizard | ✔ | |||
Use simplified controls to manage policies applied to Windows 11 and Windows 10 PCs | ✔ | |||
Automatically deploy the Office apps to Windows 11 and Windows 10 PCs | ✔ | |||
Configure your PCs to automatically install Office, Windows 11 and Windows 10 updates | ✔ | |||
Apply security policies to protect business data on all your devices, including iOS, Android®, and Windows PCs with mobile device management from Intune | ✔ | |||
Remotely wipe company data from lost or stolen devices with selective wipe from Intune | ✔ |
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Frequently asked questions
As a Microsoft Partner, CloudIT can help you manage your Microsoft 365 subscriptions, including adding or removing users, assigning licenses, and optimizing costs. We can also provide ongoing support and training to ensure you’re getting the most out of your Microsoft 365 investment.
Yes, you can assign different Microsoft 365 plans to different employees based on their individual needs and roles within your organization. This allows you to optimize costs and provide the appropriate level of access to applications and features.
Microsoft provides a grace period after cancellation, allowing you to access and download your data. However, it’s crucial to back up your data beforehand. CloudIT can assist with data migration and ensure a smooth transition to another platform or on-premises solution if needed. We can also advise on data retention policies and best practices to safeguard your critical information.
Find the perfect Google Workspace plan to fuel your team’s growth. Working with a trusted Google Cloud Partner like CloudIT offers valuable benefits, including personalized guidance, exclusive offers (like a 30-day free trial!), and seamless onboarding. We’ll help you navigate the options, maximize your investment, and ensure a smooth transition to the cloud. Contact CloudIT today and transform your business with the power of Google Workspace.