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Business Basic supports browser and mobile working. If users need installed Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, include Business Standard or Business Premium in your shortlist.
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MICROSOFT 365 PLAN EXPLORER
Microsoft 365 plans.
A clearer choice.
Compare Microsoft 365 Business Basic, Standard and Premium alongside Microsoft 365 and Office 365 Enterprise plans. Explore apps, email, security and device management, then ask Anjana Cloud9 for licensing advice and a quote.
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What does your team need?
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All three Business plans are selected to start.
Business plans suit teams within Microsoft’s Business-family licence limit.
Teams included or no Teams?
The Teams row below assumes a Teams-inclusive subscription.
| Features at a glance | Business Basic | Business Standard | Business Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Web and mobile Office apps Create and edit in Word, Excel and PowerPoint through web and mobile apps. | Included | Included | Included |
| Desktop Office apps Installed Office apps for Windows and Mac are included in Standard and Premium. | Not included | Included | Included |
| Microsoft Teams Choose a Teams-inclusive subscription if you need the bundled Teams service. No-Teams variants are also available. | With Teams variant | With Teams variant | With Teams variant |
| SharePoint Online Team sites and shared content, with capabilities governed by the applicable service description. | Included | Included | Included |
| Business email with your domain Exchange Online business email. Domain registration is separate. | Included | Included | Included |
| Exchange Online service Compare detailed limits in the Exchange service description. Tenant provisioning and packaging updates can affect storage entitlements. | Plan 1 | Plan 1 | Plan 1 |
| OneDrive cloud storage Personal cloud file storage for each licensed user. | 1 TB per user | 1 TB per user | 1 TB per user |
| Built-in mailbox protection Built-in protection against spam and malware. Advanced Defender capabilities are listed separately. | Included | Included | Included |
| Microsoft Defender for Business Endpoint protection for business devices. Server protection requires separate licensing. | Not included | Not included | Included |
| Defender for Office 365 Plan 1 Advanced email protection, including Safe Links and Safe Attachments. | Not included | Not included | Included |
| Microsoft Entra ID Plan 1 Premium identity and access capabilities beyond the base identity service. | Not included | Not included | Included |
| Microsoft Intune Plan 1 Manage enrolled devices and protect work data in supported applications. | Not included | Not included | Included |
| Device and app management with Intune Configure MDM and MAM policies for supported company-owned and personal devices. Setup is required. | Not included | Not included | Included |
| Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat Available to eligible users with enterprise data protection. This is distinct from the paid Microsoft 365 Copilot offering. | Eligible users | Eligible users | Eligible users |
| Paid Microsoft 365 Copilot The base plans shown here do not include the paid Copilot licence. Add-on and bundle options can be quoted separately. | Separate licence | Separate licence | Separate licence |
| Business-family licence limit Microsoft describes a combined limit across the Business plan family. Ask us about enterprise options for larger requirements. | Up to 300 combined | Up to 300 combined | Up to 300 combined |
| Features at a glance | Microsoft 365 E3 | Microsoft 365 E5 | Office 365 E1 | Office 365 E3 | Office 365 E5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Web and mobile Office apps Browser and mobile productivity apps. | Included | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Desktop Office apps E1 does not include installed Office apps. | Included | Included | Not included | Included | Included |
| Microsoft Teams Select the subscription variant above. | With Teams variant | With Teams variant | With Teams variant | With Teams variant | With Teams variant |
| SharePoint Online Team sites and shared content. | Included | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Power BI Pro Report creation and sharing; capacity and other licences may be needed. | Not included | Included | Not included | Not included | Included |
| Exchange Online service Email service tier; see Microsoft for mailbox and archive limits. | Plan 2 | Plan 2 | Plan 1 | Plan 2 | Plan 2 |
| Windows Enterprise Upgrade rights require a qualifying operating system. Cloud PCs are separate. | E3 | E5 | Not included | Not included | Not included |
| Microsoft Intune Plan 1 Device and app management. Additional Intune capabilities depend on the purchased bundle. | Included | Included | Not included | Not included | Not included |
| Microsoft Entra ID Office 365 base identity is distinct from premium Entra licensing. | Plan 1 | Plan 2 | Free / base | Free / base | Free / base |
| Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Endpoint protection is distinct from email protection. Servers need separate licences. | Plan 1 | Plan 2 | Not included | Not included | Not included |
| Microsoft Defender for Office 365 Current published packaging. Existing subscriptions may transition on different dates. | Plan 1 | Plan 2 | URL protection | Plan 1 | Plan 2 |
| Microsoft Purview Audit Audit capabilities and retention depend on licence and configuration. | Standard | Premium | Standard | Standard | Premium |
| Microsoft Purview eDiscovery Investigations and discovery tier. | Standard | Premium | Not included | Standard | Premium |
| Paid Microsoft 365 Copilot The base E1/E3/E5 plans shown do not include the paid Copilot add-on. | Separate licence | Separate licence | Separate licence | Separate licence | Separate licence |
| Enterprise user limit Enterprise plans support organisations above the Business-family limit. | No 300-user cap | No 300-user cap | No 300-user cap | No 300-user cap | No 300-user cap |
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“Not included” means not included in the base subscription shown. Separate add-ons may be available. Follow a feature link for Microsoft’s documentation.
FROM FEATURES TO A SHORTLIST
How to choose a Microsoft 365 plan
Start with the work your users do, then check the security and administration your organisation needs. Compare the shortlisted plans above before requesting a quote.
What needs protecting?
Assess business email, user access and company-owned or personal devices. Business Premium adds identity, endpoint protection and device management capabilities that need to be configured for your environment.
What does the organisation need?
For larger teams or more advanced compliance requirements, compare Enterprise options. Microsoft 365 and Office 365 suites have different inclusions, so check the exact features rather than relying on the E3 or E5 name alone.
Already using Microsoft 365? Review licences before renewal. Moving from another platform? Explore Microsoft 365 migration support.
FROM COMPARISON TO CONFIDENCE
Let’s find the right fit.
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Microsoft 365 comparison questions
What is the main difference between Basic, Standard and Premium?
Business Basic focuses on web and mobile apps, business email and cloud services. Business Standard adds installed desktop apps. Business Premium combines productivity with additional identity, device management and security capabilities. Use the feature table to check the specific differences.
Should we compare Business or Enterprise plans?
Compare Business plans when they fit your organisation's licence limits and feature requirements. Review Enterprise plans for larger requirements or more advanced security and compliance needs. Microsoft 365 and Office 365 Enterprise suites differ in Windows, identity and device-management inclusions.
How do we compare plans with and without Teams?
Use the subscription variant selector above to change the Teams row. Confirm the exact variant in your quote. A separate Teams licence may be needed if you select a subscription without Teams and still require Teams.
Can different users have different plans?
Yes, plans can be matched to user requirements. Security and management benefits require the appropriate licences for users who benefit. Anjana Cloud9 can help review a mixed-plan approach.
Why aren’t prices listed here?
Pricing depends on the subscription variant, commitment, billing term, quantities and applicable taxes. Request a quote for current pricing and an agreed service scope.
Does Premium replace every security product?
No. Premium includes specific identity, endpoint and email protections. Advanced security, compliance and server requirements may need additional licences and configuration.