Microsoft 365 Business Basic	Microsoft 365 Apps	Microsoft 365 Business Standard
Includes Microsoft Office Online, OneDrive for Business, Microsft Exchange, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint and Yammer.	Includes Microsoft Office downloadable applications on up to 5 devices per user, Office Online and OneDrive for Business.	Includes Microsoft Office applications on up to 5 devices per user, Office Online, OneDrive for Business, Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint and Yammer.
price per user per month	$7.00 call to get started: 855-535-7262 or Sign Up Now	$10.25 call to get started: 855-535-7262 or Sign Up Now	$14.50 call to get started: 855-535-7262 or Sign Up Now
24/7/365 live phone, email and chat support (Point of Contact)
One year contract required
99.90% Uptime SLA
User maximum	300 (for each plan)
Microsoft Office desktop applications for PC and Mac - fully installed on up to 5 devices per user.
Office for smartphones and tablets - Android, iPhone and Windows phones and iPad and Windows tablets.
Office Online - including Word, Excel and PowerPoint available online.
OneDrive for Business - 1TB of personal file storage and sharing.
Microsoft Exchange business email, contacts and shared calendars - 50GB inbox.
Unlimited online meetings - Microsoft Teams, instant messaging, video and presence indicator.
SharePoint site - for team collaboration, internal portals and public websites.
Private corporate social network - Yammer helps employees work together across teams and locations.
On-premise Active Directory synchronization.
price per user per month	$7.00 call to get started: 855-535-7262 or Sign Up Now	$10.25 call to get started: 855-535-7262 or Sign Up Now	$14.50 call to get started: 855-535-7262 or Sign Up Now

Microsoft 365 for Business Software Overview What is Microsoft 365 for Business? Microsoft 365 for Business is a cloud-based E-mail backup software that helps you in keeping a record of your organization’s sent or received emails. The software comes with core Microsoft Office applications that include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Outlook. Microsoft 365 Business Premium includes all the same apps and services plus advanced cyber threat protection and device management capabilities. Many businesses with less than 300 employees can be best served with Microsoft 365 Business Premium. Microsoft 365 for enterprise is a set of licensing plans that offer increased levels of compliance.

Since April 21, 2020, Microsoft has officially renamed all ‘Office 365 Business’ plans to ‘Microsoft 365 Business’. Here’s the table of feature comparison of Microsoft 365 Business plans:

Microsoft 365 Business Plans	Microsoft 365 Business Basic (formerly Office 365 Business Essentials)	Microsoft 365 Business Standard (formerly Office 365 Business Premium)	Microsoft 365 Business Premium (formerly Microsoft 365 Business)	Microsoft 365 Apps for business (formerly Office 365 Business)
$5.00 user/month Based on Annual Commitment Start Trial	$12.50 user/month Based on Annual Commitment Start Trial	$20.00 user/month Based on Annual Commitment Start Trial	$8.25 user/month Based on Annual Commitment Start Trial
Office applications included
Services included
Support & Deployment
Money-back guarantee	15 days	15 days	15 days	15 days
Maximum number of users	300	300	300	300
24/7 Support for end users via phone, chat, and email
99.9% uptime guarantee
Licensed for commercial use
Desktop versions of Office apps for PC & Mac
Lastest desktop versions of Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint for Windows or Mac (plus Access and Publisher for PC only)
Access to the document simultaneously by all users in real-time
Available on 5 phones, 5 tablets, 5 PC/Macs per user
Web & mobile versions of Office apps
Word Online, Excel Online and PowerPoint Online
Lastest desktop versions of Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint for iOS, Android devices (upto 5 phones and 5 tablets)
Access to the document simultaneously by all users in real-time
Teamwork & communication
Online meetings and video conferencing up to 250 people with Microsoft Teams
Microsoft Teams – Desktop and mobile versions
Hub for connecting people to Microsoft Teams
SharePoint for team sites and intranet
Email & calendaring
50 GB mailbox for email hosting with custom email domain address
Microsoft Exchange – Business-class emails – Desktop and mobile versions
Schedule meetings and respond to invitations with ease using shared calendars
Set up new user emails, restore deleted accounts, and more from anywhere
File storage & sharing
1 TB OneDrive for Business file storage and sharing
Get OneDrive for Business and SharePoint synchronized across all devices for every work file saved	OneDrive only
File sharing with people outside your organization
Control of permission and access rights for file sharing
Access and sync files on PC or Mac and mobile devices
Security & compliance
Exchange Online Protection – from spam, malware, and other threats
Over 1,000 security and privacy controls meeting all globally accepted standards
Custom permission for accessing crucial business information
Password policy creation
Popular productivity tools included
Microsoft Teams for scheduling and planning
Microsoft Bookings for managing appointments
MileIQ for real-time precise on-the-go mileage tracking
Features related to Advanced Threat Protection
Advanced Threat Protection from ransomware, malware, and zero-day threats
Erase the company data remotely from lost devices with Intune
Inhibit copy/saving of company data ton unauthorized apps with app protection
Information Rights Management to control use access (Do not copy/forward)
Windows Defender Exploit Guard for prebreach threat resistance
Windows Defender for malware protection for Windows 10
Exchange Online Archiving to enable unlimited cloud archive
Features related to managing devices
Easy-to-use setup wizard for configuration of security features
Manage Windows 10 PC policies with simplified controls
Automatic deployment of Office 365 apps to Windows 10 PC
Automatic configuration of Office and Windows 10 upgrades
Intune for mobile device management (Includes iOS, Android, and Windows PC devices)
$5.00 user/month Based on Annual Commitment Start Trial	$12.50 user/month Based on Annual Commitment Start Trial	$20.00 user/month Based on Annual Commitment Start Trial	$8.25 user/month Based on Annual Commitment Start Trial

• ✓ Free Migration
• ✓ 24/7 expert support
• ✓ Talk to Microsoft-certified experts

Microsoft 365 Business Basic. Microsoft 365 Apps. Microsoft 365 Business Standard. Includes Microsoft Office Online, OneDrive for Business, Microsft Exchange, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint and Yammer. Includes Microsoft Office downloadable applications on up to 5 devices per user, Office Online and OneDrive for Business. Access Our Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Pricing Calculator Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is a cloud ERP solution designed to manage a business’s financial and operational needs. There are two Business Central packages—Essentials and Premium. Use this calculator and guide to generate an estimated cost for implementing Business Central!

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FAQs on M365 Business Plans

WHY MICROSOFT CHANGED NAME FROM OFFICE 365 to M365?

Name changes are not unconventional at Microsoft. The tech giant changes the names of its popular products and services from time to time. The reason behind this name change is cited as a more holistic approach which appeals to a wider base, rather than just the ‘office’ sphere.

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What plan should I choose if I do not need Microsoft Office apps?

If you do not need Microsoft Office applications, go with the most basic plan – Microsoft 365 Business Basic (earlier called as Office 365 Business Essentials). This plan is priced at only $5 user/month. At $8.25 user/month, Microsoft 365 Apps for Business is a standard plan includes Microsoft Office applications along with OneDrive for Business. In addition to all the features of the above plans, Microsoft Business Standard has more advanced features priced at $12.50 user/month.

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN OFFICE 365 AND MICROSOFT 365?

Microsoft 365 is a bundle of services including Office 365, comprising of Microsoft services including Windows 10 Enterprise. Office 365 is a cloud-based productivity suite which is a bundle of popular Microsoft apps.

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IS IT POSSIBLE TO USE MY OWN DOMAIN NAME FOR THE EMAILS IN MICROSOFT 365?

Yes, you can add the domain name you own to your Microsoft 365 account and set up your domain-based email addresses. You can even add multiple domains and sub-domains to Office 365 and host any of the services, including email, on any of the domains that you add. You must own a domain name and as an admin, you will have to make some changes on the DNS records of your domain – we will guide you for this.

WHAT OFFICE VERSIONS ARE COMPATIBLE WITH MICROSOFT 365 BUSINESS BASIC?

Microsoft 365 Business Basic, earlier known as Office 365 Business Essentials, is most compatible with the latest version of Office, Office 2016, and Office 2011 for Mac. The ancient versions of MS Office before 2013 may work with the plan, but with reduced functionality.

HOW EXACTLY WILL APPS4RENT HELP ME WITH THE PLANS?

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As your Cloud Solution Provider for Office 365, we will provide free migration and 24/7/365 support to end-users for issues that take up your time, such as email configuration accounts, password resets, setting up aliases and contacts, creating groups, configuring MS Teams, synchronizing OneDrive, exploring search features, and optimizing browser settings. We will also help you with installing and configuring the latest Office version on your devices and handling DNS records.

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IS A DESKTOP VERSION OF OFFICE REQUIRED TO USE MICROSOFT 365 BUSINESS BASIC?

No. You do not need to have a desktop version of Office to use Microsoft 365 Business Basic plan. However, you will have a richer experience and also be able to work offline when you connect a desktop version of Office to the Microsoft 365 services and get it in sync.

WILL BY MS OFFICE BE AUTOMATICALLY UPDATES TO THE LATEST VERSION IF I HAVE MICROSOFT 365 PLANS?

Yes. MS Office apps are always up to date on Microsoft 365. If you already had subscription of erstwhile Office 365 plans which is now Microsoft 365, you already have a version of Office that has all the functions of the latest MS Office version.