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How to Choose the Right Microsoft 365 Plan for Your Business
A clear breakdown of Microsoft 365 Business Basic, Standard, and Premium, including pricing and use-case recommendations for small business owners.
Microsoft 365Productivity
Published: June 2025
Microsoft 365 Business Plans Overview
Microsoft 365 offers several plans for small businesses. The most popular are Business Basic, Business Standard, and Business Premium. Each plan includes different features and pricing.
Plan Comparison
- Business Basic: Web and mobile versions of Office apps, email, OneDrive, Teams.
- Business Standard: Everything in Basic plus desktop Office apps, more storage, and business-class email.
- Business Premium: All Standard features plus advanced security, Intune, and Azure Information Protection.
Pricing (as of 2025)
- Business Basic: $6/user/month
- Business Standard: $12.50/user/month
- Business Premium: $22/user/month
Which Plan Is Right for You?
- Choose Basic for email, cloud storage, and Teams at the lowest cost.
- Choose Standard if you need desktop Office apps and more collaboration tools.
- Choose Premium for advanced security and device management.
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