Nov 6, 2025

Microsoft 365 Business Plans: Which Is Best for Your Company?

Microsoft 365 plans: Basic (£3.80) web Office, 50GB. Standard (£9.40) desktop Office. Premium (£15.10) Defender. Apps (£7.90) Office only. Max 300 users. AMVIA.

Microsoft 365 Business Plans: Which Is Best for Your Company?

Microsoft 365 Business Plans: Comparison Guide for SMBs

Which Microsoft 365 business plan is right for your company? Microsoft 365 offers variety packages each tailored support work and growth company. Provides industry-leading applications software keeping going, variety brand-new business plans help reduce costs, help cybersecurity, ensure employees work well wherever are. Following transformation Office 365 Business Essentials, Microsoft offers four different plans commercial customers offering various web-based solutions, security cover storage options. Basic (£3.80/user/month): Mobile/web Office apps, 50GB mailbox, 1TB OneDrive, Teams meetings (300), spam/malware protection, max 300 users. Standard (£9.40/user/month): Basic plus desktop Office apps, webinar hosting, Bookings. Premium (£15.10/user/month): Standard plus Defender Office 365, device wipe, App Protection, Defender Exploit Guard, Mobile Device Management. Apps (£7.90/user/month): Office apps only, 1TB OneDrive. All compatible Windows/Mac multiple languages. AMVIA provides business plan assessment, implementation, training, 24/7 support.

Understanding Microsoft 365 Business Plans: SMB Solutions

Microsoft 365 offers variety packages each tailored support work and growth company. Not only provides industry-leading applications software keeping going, its variety brand-new business plans also help reduce costs, help cybersecurity and ensure employees work well wherever are.

This guide explains Microsoft 365 business plans, features, pricing, comparisons, and AMVIA implementation support.

Business Plans Overview: Four Options

Plan Evolution

Following transformation Office 365 Business Essentials, Microsoft now offers four different plans commercial customers, offering various web-based solutions, security cover and storage options whatever needs might be.

Plan Positioning

Plans designed supporting small-to-medium businesses seeking:

  • Cost-effective cloud productivity
  • Flexible collaboration tools
  • Essential security protection
  • Scalable cloud storage
  • Multi-device compatibility

Microsoft 365 Business Basic: Entry-Level Plan

Price: £3.80 per user/month

Business Basic package most stripped-back plan Microsoft offers and great smaller businesses looking get set up with Microsoft without spending fortune.

Compatibility and Setup

Compatible with Windows 10, 8.1, 7 and macOS, can also set up multiple languages. Package can also used across multiple devices including PC, phone and tablet, has up-to-date syncing allowing employees work on projects and documents simultaneously.

Core Features Included

Office Applications

  • Mobile and web versions Office apps (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, OneNote, Outlook)
  • Compatible up five phones and tablets iOS and Android devices
  • Real-time collaboration available these apps

Email Services

  • 50 GB mailbox per user
  • Custom domain names all employees
  • Calendar access and management
  • Meeting schedule sharing

Cloud Storage

  • 1TB OneDrive cloud storage per user
  • Real-time updates synched devices
  • Secure document sharing limited access

Security Protection

  • Spam and malware protection
  • Protection up international and regional standards
  • Access control essential business information
  • Enhanced password protection

Support

  • Web and phone support anytime

Collaboration Features

  • Host online meetings up 300 people via Microsoft Teams
  • Chat services from desktop and synched devices
  • Data consolidated one place easy accessibility
  • Schedule planning via Teams
  • Access Microsoft Lists and Forms

User Limits and Licensing

Maximum 300 users and licensed commercial use.

Audio Conferencing Add-On

Plan offers Audio Conferencing capabilities with dedicated numbers staff call, but this considered add-on. Available free limited time but will need paid either subscription or pay-per-minute basis.

Microsoft 365 Business Standard: Mid-Level Plan

Price: £9.40 per user/month

Next plan, Microsoft Business Standard, covers everything basic plan does but additional extras included price. Whereas basic plan would pay more, Business Standard gives further access video conferencing and hosting opportunities, great employees scattered nationally or internationally or work more consistently from home than office.

Additional Features vs. Basic

Enhanced Conferencing

  • Webinar hosting capabilities
  • Track important attendee information
  • Up-to-date guest list monitoring

Appointment Management

  • Microsoft Bookings access
  • Customers and clients schedule meetings
  • Manage appointments efficiently

Full Office Applications

  • Classic Microsoft Office Apps (Word, Outlook, OneNote, PowerPoint, Excel)
  • Available Windows and Mac
  • Access and Publisher on PCs
  • Install up five devices per user

Use Cases

Ideal for organizations with:

  • Remote or hybrid workforces
  • Frequent video conferencing needs
  • Customer-facing scheduling requirements
  • Need desktop Office applications

Microsoft 365 Business Premium: Security-Focused Plan

Price: £15.10 per user/month

Alongside offering everything Basic and Standard plans, Premium plan all about putting security first.

When Premium Appropriate

Beneficial plan if company handling sensitive information or requires more advanced security. Premium plan offers unparalleled range benefits.

Cybersecurity Features

Premium plan ensures top-notch cybersecurity across company with specially designed policies can keep information safe and secure.

Advanced Threat Protection

  • Microsoft Defender for Office 365 protects against sophisticated threats (phishing, ransomware, malware)
  • Microsoft Defender Exploit Guard fights threats before entering system Windows 10
  • Windows 10 malware protection with Microsoft Defender

Data Protection

  • Wipe and delete sensitive company data stolen or lost device
  • Place restrictions copying/saving company information unauthorized apps
  • App Protection Office Mobile
  • Mobile Device Management protect business data all security devices

Access Controls

  • Place controls who can access information
  • Restrictions circulation company information

Configuration and Management

  • Configure security settings and simplified controls across all Windows 10 PCs offices
  • Automatic updates Office and Windows 10 software and app updates
  • Unlimited cloud archive

Risk Reduction Benefits

Beneficial plan if concerned systems becoming damaged or at greater risk cyberattack.

Microsoft 365 Business Apps: Applications-Only Plan

Price: £7.90 per user/month

May find other pieces software already cover extra benefits Microsoft business plan offers. If that case or feel'd be better suited Apps only plan—Microsoft help.

Apps Plan Features

Office Applications

  • Up date editions essential Office Apps (OneNote, Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
  • Publisher and Access on PC only

Cloud Storage and Sharing

  • 1 TB OneDrive cloud storage every network user
  • Store and share files

Multi-Device Support

  • License covers up five mobile and tablet devices per user Office Apps

Automatic Updates

  • Automatically update PC and mobile devices new features every month
  • Most up-to-date version apps ensured

Support

  • Web and phone support available 24/7 via Microsoft's team dedicated specialists

Compatibility

Apps plan compatible Windows 10, 8.1, 7 and most recent macOS updates and available multiple languages.

Business Plans Pricing Summary Table

| Plan | Price/User/Month | Key Focus | Best For | |------|------------------|-----------|----------| | Basic | £3.80 | Essential productivity | Small teams, cost-conscious | | Standard | £9.40 | Conferencing + collaboration | Remote/hybrid workforces | | Premium | £15.10 | Security + protection | Sensitive data, regulated industries | | Apps | £7.90 | Office apps only | Existing security infrastructure |

Selecting the Right Business Plan

Assessment Questions

Consider following:

  • How many employees requiring licenses?
  • Need desktop or web Office apps?
  • Remote or hybrid workforce?
  • What security requirements?
  • Need video conferencing/webinars?
  • Handling sensitive or regulated data?
  • Current collaboration tool investments?

Migration Path

Start Basic and upgrade Premium as security needs grow, or start Premium ensure maximum protection from beginning.

AMVIA's Microsoft 365 Business Plan Services

Plan Assessment and Selection

AMVIA provides comprehensive Microsoft 365 business plan assessment helping organizations select optimal plan. Services include:

  • Business requirements analysis
  • Security assessment
  • Budget and ROI evaluation
  • Plan recommendation
  • Implementation roadmap

Deployment and Configuration

AMVIA handles complete deployment ensuring seamless migration:

  • Plan provisioning
  • User account setup
  • Email migration
  • Device and security configuration
  • Integration existing systems

User Training and Adoption

AMVIA provides comprehensive training ensuring staff leverage plan capabilities:

  • Office applications training
  • Teams and collaboration training
  • Mobile device setup
  • Security best practices
  • Ongoing adoption support

24/7 Business Support

AMVIA delivers 24/7/365 UK-based support ensuring business systems running smoothly:

  • Technical troubleshooting
  • Performance optimization
  • Security monitoring
  • Proactive maintenance
  • User support and assistance

Next Steps: Business Plan Selection

Start assessing organization's current situation. What productivity tools currently using? What pain points experiencing? What budget constraints exist?

Next, evaluate business plan options. Does Basic suffice or need Standard? Security requirements demanding Premium? Already have Office apps elsewhere?

Then, calculate total cost ownership. What annual cost per organization? What deployment timeframe? What training investment needed?

Finally, plan implementation. Who champions adoption? What communication strategy? What success metrics?

Need expert help selecting and implementing Microsoft 365 business plans? Contact AMVIA specialists: 0333 733 8050 (direct to experts, no voicemail) or request consultation. We provide comprehensive business plan assessment, Microsoft 365 implementation, user training, security configuration, 24/7 support. Discover how AMVIA's human-first approach delivers business plan solutions enabling small-to-medium organizations maximize productivity, collaboration, security without excessive cost.

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