Microsoft 365 for Business UK or US – Basic Standard Premium and 365 Apps
Microsoft 365 for Business UK or US includes Microsoft 365 Business Basic, Microsoft 365 Business Standard, Microsoft 365 Business Premium and Microsoft 365 Apps for business.
Previously these 4 product options were known as “office 365 business”.
Take a look at the table below showing current and previous names.
| Currently Known as: | Formerly Known as: |
| Microsoft 365 Business Basic | Office 365 Business Essentials |
| Microsoft 365 Business Standard | Office 365 Business Premium |
| Microsoft 365 Business Premium | Microsoft 365 Business |
| Microsoft 365 Apps for business | Office 365 Business |
Microsoft 365 consists of cloud productivity product options that help you achieve what matters, in your work and life, with best-in-class Office apps, intelligent cloud services, and advanced security.
Microsoft 365 Business Basic
UK – £3.80 user/month: (US – $5.00 user/month):
Microsoft 365 Business Basic – (annual commitment). Price does not include VAT.
Buy now Or try free for 1 month
Recommended For:
Best for businesses that need easy remote solutions, with Microsoft Teams, secure cloud storage, and Office Online (desktop versions not included).
Microsoft 365 Business Basic – Premium Office apps included
Web and mobile versions of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint included.
Microsoft 365 Business Basic – Secure cloud services included
- Microsoft Teams
- Microsoft Exchange
- Microsoft OneDrive
- Microsoft SharePoint
Microsoft 365 Business Standard
UK – £9.40 user/month ; (US – $12.50 user/month) ;
Microsoft 365 Business Standard – (annual commitment) Price does not include VAT.
Buy now Or try free for 1 month: Microsoft 365 Business Standard Plans
Recommended For:
Best for businesses that need full remote work and collaboration tools including Microsoft Teams, secure cloud storage, business email, and premium Office applications across devices.
Microsoft 365 Business Standard – Premium Office apps included
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Publisher (PC only)
- Microsoft Access (PC only)
Microsoft 365 Business Standard – Secure cloud services included
- Microsoft Teams
- Microsoft Exchange
- Microsoft OneDrive
- Microsoft SharePoint
Microsoft 365 Business Premium
UK – £15.10 user/month: (US – $20.00 user/month)
Microsoft 365 Business Premium (annual commitment). Price does not include VAT.
Buy now Or try free for 1 month: Microsoft 365 Business Premium
Recommended For:
Best for businesses that require secure, remote work solutions with everything included in Business Standard, plus advanced cyberthreat protection and device management.
Microsoft 365 Business Premium – Premium Office apps included
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Publisher (PC only)
- Microsoft Access (PC only)
Microsoft 365 Business Premium – Secure cloud services included
- Microsoft Teams
- Microsoft Exchange
- Microsoft OneDrive
- Microsoft SharePoint
- Microsoft Intune
- Microsoft Azure Information Protection
Microsoft 365 Apps
UK – £7.90 user/month ; (US – $8.25 user/month)
Microsoft 365 Apps for business, (annual commitment). Price does not include VAT.
Buy now Or try free for 1 month:
Recommended For:
Best for businesses that need Office apps across devices and cloud file storage. Business email and Microsoft Teams not included.
Microsoft 365 Apps – Premium Office apps included
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Publisher (PC only)
- Microsoft Access (PC only)
Microsoft 365 Apps – Secure cloud services included
- MicrosoftOneDrive
Microsoft 365 Business Plans for SMBs – Prices, Apps and Secure Services included Comparison Table
| Microsoft 365 Business Basic | Microsoft 365 Business Standard | Microsoft 365 Business Premium | Microsoft 365 Apps for business |
|---|---|---|---|
UK – £3.80 user/month (US – $5.00 user/month) (Annual commitment) Price does not include VAT. Get started Try free for 1 month4 | UK – £9.40 user/month (US – $12.50 user/month) (Annual commitment) Price does not include VAT. Get started Try free for 1 month | UK – £15.10 user/month (US – $20.00 user/month) (Annual commitment) Price does not include VAT. Get started Try free for 1 month | UK – £7.90 user/month (US – $8.25 user/month) (Annual commitment) Price does not include VAT. Get started |
| Best for businesses that need easy remote solutions, with Microsoft Teams, secure cloud storage, and Office Online (desktop versions not included). | Best for businesses that need full remote work and collaboration tools including Microsoft Teams, secure cloud storage, business email, and premium Office applications across devices. | Best for businesses that require secure, remote work solutions with everything included in Business Standard, plus advanced cyberthreat protection and device management. | Best for businesses that need Office apps across devices and cloud file storage. Business email and Microsoft Teams not included. |
| Premium Office apps included | Premium Office apps included | Premium Office apps included | Premium Office apps included |
| Web and mobile versions of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint included.3 | Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Publisher (PC only), Microsoft Access (PC only) | Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Publisher (PC only), Microsoft Access (PC only) | Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Publisher (PC only), Microsoft Access (PC only) |
| Secure cloud services included | Secure cloud services included | Secure cloud services included | Secure cloud services included |
Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft OneDrive, Microsoft SharePoint | Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft OneDrive, Microsoft SharePoint | Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft OneDrive, Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Intune, Microsoft Azure Information Protection | Microsoft OneDrive |
| Microsoft 365 Business Basic UK – £3.80 user/month (US – $5.00 user/month) (Annual commitment) | Microsoft 365 Business Standard UK – £9.40 user/month (US – $12.50 user/month) (Annual commitment) | Microsoft 365 Business Premium UK – £15.10 user/month (US – $20.00 user/month) (Annual commitment) | Microsoft 365 Apps UK – £7.90 user/month (US – $8.25 user/month) (Annual commitment) |
| Microsoft 365 Business Basic Plans | Microsoft 365 Business Standard Plans | Microsoft 365 Business Premium | Microsoft 365 Apps for business plans |
Microsoft 365 Business UK Plans for SMBs – Features Comparison Table
| Feature name | Microsoft 365 Business Basic | Microsoft 365 Business Standard | Microsoft 365 Business Premium | Microsoft 365 Apps for business |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teamwork and communication | Included | Included | Included | Not included |
| Web and mobile versions of Office apps | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Email and calendaring | Included | Included | Included | Not included |
| File storage and sharing | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Security and compliance | Included | Included | Included | This feature is partially included |
| Support and deployment | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Tools to build and manage your business | This feature is partially included | Included | Included | This feature is partially included |
| Desktop versions of Office apps for PC and Mac | Not included | Included | Included | Included |
| Advanced threat protection | Not included | Not included | Included | Not included |
| PC and mobile device management | Not included | Not included | Included | Not included |
| Microsoft 365 Business Basic UK – £3.80 user/month (US – $5.00 user/month) (annual commitment) | Microsoft 365 Business Standard UK – £9.40 user/month (US – $12.50 user/month) (annual commitment) | Microsoft 365 Business Premium UK – £15.10 user/month (US – $20.00 user/month) (annual commitment) | Microsoft 365 Apps UK – £7.90 user/month (US – $8.25 user/month) (annual commitment) |
Microsoft 365 for Business UK Plans – Teamwork and Communication – Comparison Table
| Microsoft 365 Business Basic | Microsoft 365 Business Standard | Microsoft 365 Business Premium | Microsoft 365 Apps for business | |
| Teamwork and Communication | Included | Included | Included | Not included |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Host online meetings and video calls for up to 300 people with Microsoft Teams2 | Included | Included | Included | Not included |
| Chat with your team from your desktop or on the go with Microsoft Teams | Included | Included | Included | Not included |
| Bring together all your team’s chats, meetings, files, and apps so you can easily connect and collaborate from one place with Microsoft Teams | Included | Included | Included | Not included |
| Create team sites to share information, content, and files throughout your intranet using SharePoint | Included | Included | Included | Not included |
| Join meetings on the go with a dial-in number using Audio Conferencing | Available as add-on | Available as add-on | Available as add-on | Not included |
Microsoft 365 for Business UK Plans – Web and Mobile versions of Office apps – Comparison Table
| Web and Mobile versions of Office apps | Included | Included | Included | Included |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Web versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote | IncludedPlus a web version of Outlook | IncludedPlus a web version of Outlook | IncludedPlus a web version of Outlook | Included |
| Always up-to-date versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote for iOS and Android on up to 5 mobile devices and 5 tablets1 | IncludedPlus Outlook | IncludedPlus Outlook | IncludedPlus Outlook | Included |
| Real-time coauthoring so multiple users can work in the same document, simultaneously | Included | Included | Included | Included |
Microsoft 365 Business UK Plans – Email and calendaring – Comparison Table
| Email and calendaring | Included | Included | Included | Not included |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Email hosting with 50 GB mailbox | Included | Included | Included | Not included |
| Use your own custom domain name (for example, [email protected]) | Included | Included | Included | Not included |
| Business-class email on mobile devices, tablets, desktops, and the web with Exchange | Included | Included | Included | Not included |
| Manage your calendar, share available meeting times, schedule meetings, and get reminders | Included | Included | Included | Not included |
| Schedule meetings and respond to invitations with ease using shared calendars | Included | Included | Included | Not included |
| Set up new user emails, restore deleted accounts, create custom scripts, and more from anywhere | Included | Included | Included |
Microsoft 365 Business Plans – File storage and sharing – Comparison Table
| Microsoft 365 Business Basic | Microsoft 365 Business Standard | Microsoft 365 Business Premium | Microsoft 365 Apps for business | |
| File storage and sharing | Included | Included | Included | Included |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 TB of OneDrive storage for file storage and sharing | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Work on a file and save it directly to OneDrive or SharePoint; your changes are updated across your synced devices | Included | Included | Included | IncludedOneDrive only |
| Share files with external contacts by providing access or guest links | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Securely share documents and send emails so only those with the right permissions can access the information | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Access and sync files on PC or Mac and mobile devices | Included | Included | Included | Included |
Microsoft 365 Business Plans – Security and Compliance – Comparison Table
| Microsoft 365 Business Basic | Microsoft 365 Business Standard | Microsoft 365 Business Premium | Microsoft 365 Apps for business | |
| Security and Compliance | Included | Included | Included | This feature is partially included |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protect your email against spam, malware, and known threats with Exchange Online Protection | Included | Included | Included | Not included |
| Meets key international, regional, and industry-specific standards and terms, with more than 1,000 security and privacy controls | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Control who and when someone has access to your business information with security groups and custom permissions | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Create password policies that require users to reset their passwords after a specified number of days. | Included | Included | Included | Included |
Microsoft 365 Business Plans – Support and Deployment – Comparison Table
| Microsoft 365 Business Basic | Microsoft 365 Business Standard | Microsoft 365 Business Premium | Microsoft 365 Apps for business | |
| Support and Deployment | Included | Included | Included | Included |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Around the clock phone and online support | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Have peace of mind with 99.9% financially-backed uptime guarantee | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Maximum number of users | 300 | 300 | 300 | 300 |
| Licensed for commercial use | Included | Included | Included | Included |
Microsoft 365 Business Plans – Tools to build and manage your business – Comparison Table
| Tools to build and manage your business | This feature is partially included | Included | Included | This feature is partially included |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gather feedback from your customers and employees with Microsoft Forms | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Plan schedules and daily tasks with Microsoft Teams | Included | Included | Included | Not included |
| Track information and work that matters most to your team with Microsoft Lists | Included | Included | Included | Not included |
| Make it easier for your customers to schedule and manage appointments with Microsoft Bookings | Not included | Included | Included | Not included |
| Have real-time, accurate mileage tracking and reporting in the palm of your hand with MileIQ | Not included | Included | Included |
Microsoft 365 Business Plans – Desktop versions of Office apps for PC and Mac – Comparison Table
| Microsoft 365 Business Basic | Microsoft 365 Business Standard | Microsoft 365 Business Premium | Microsoft 365 Apps for business | |
| Desktop versions of Office apps for PC and Mac | Not included | Included | Included | Included |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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) | Not included | Included | Included | Included |
| Each user can install the Office apps on up to 5 PCs or Macs1 | Not included | Included | Included | Included |
Microsoft 365 Business Plans – Advanced Threat Protection – Comparison Table
| Microsoft 365 Business Basic | Microsoft 365 Business Standard | Microsoft 365 Business Premium | Microsoft 365 Apps for business | |
| Advanced Threat Protection | Not included | Not included | Included | Not included |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Help protect against sophisticated threats hidden in email attachments and links, and get cutting-edge defenses against zero-day threats, ransomware, and other advanced malware attempts with Microsoft Defender for Office 365 | Not included | Not included | Included | Not included |
| Remotely wipe company data from lost or stolen devices with selective wipe from Intune | Not included | Not included | Included | Not included |
| Restrict the copying or saving of company information to unauthorized apps and locations with app protection for Office mobile apps | Not included | Not included | Included | Not included |
| Control who has access to company information by applying restrictions like do not copy and do not forward with Information Rights Management | Not included | Not included | Included | Not included |
| Apply policies that provide prebreach threat resistance in Windows 10 with Windows Defender Exploit Guard | Not included | Not included | Included | Not included |
| Enforce malware protection to help keep your Windows 10 devices safe from viruses, spyware, and other malicious software with Windows Defender | Not included | Not included | Included | Not included |
| Enable unlimited cloud archive and long-term preservation policies to ensure you never lose an email with Exchange Online Archiving | Not included | Not included | Included |
Microsoft 365 Business Plans – PC and Mobile Device Management– Comparison Table
| PC and mobile device management | Not included | Not included | Included | Not included |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configure security features and settings on Windows 10 PCs and mobile devices running iOS or Android® with an easy-to-use setup wizard5 | Not included | Not included | Included | Not included |
| Use simplified controls to manage policies applied to Windows 10 PCs | Not included | Not included | Included | Not included |
| Automatically deploy the Office apps to Windows 10 PCs | Not included | Not included | Included | Not included |
| Configure your PCs to automatically install Office and Windows 10 updates | Not included | Not included | Included | Not included |
| Apply security policies to protect business data on all your devices, including iOS, Android®, and Windows PCs with mobile device management from Intune5 | Not included | Not included | Included |
Microsoft 365 Business Plans UK Prices
| Microsoft 365 Business Plans UK Prices | Microsoft 365 Business Basic £3.80 user/month (Annual commitment) Price does not include VAT. | Microsoft 365 Business Standard £9.40 user/month (Annual commitment) Price does not include VAT. | Microsoft 365 Business Premium £15.10 user/month (Annual commitment) Price does not include VAT. | Microsoft 365 Apps £7.90 user/month (Annual commitment) Price does not include VAT. |
Microsoft 365 Business Plans US Prices
| Microsoft 365 Business Plans UK Prices | Microsoft 365 Business Basic $5.00 user/month (Annual commitment) Price does not include VAT. | Microsoft 365 Business Standard $12.50 user/month (Annual commitment) Price does not include VAT. | Microsoft 365 Business Premium $20.00 user/month (Annual commitment) Price does not include VAT. | Microsoft 365 Apps $8.25 user/month (Annual commitment) Price does not include VAT. |
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