Microsoft 365 Business Basic vs. Standard
Business Basic $7.00/user/mo
Business Standard $14.00/user/mo
Feature comparison
| Feature | Business Basic | Business Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Exchange Online (email) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Microsoft Teams | ✓ | ✓ |
| SharePoint and OneDrive (1 TB) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Web and mobile Office apps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Desktop Word, Excel, PowerPoint | — | ✓ |
| Install on up to 5 devices | — | ✓ |
| Microsoft Bookings | — | ✓ |
| Teams webinars (300 attendees) | — | ✓ |
| Annual price per user/month | $7.00 | $14.00 |
Which plan is right for your organization?
Business Standard is the right choice for any organization where staff need the desktop Office apps. If your team works entirely in a browser and does not need installed Word, Excel, or PowerPoint, Business Basic is sufficient.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the main difference between Microsoft 365 Business Basic and Business Standard?
- The primary difference is the inclusion of desktop Office applications. Business Standard includes installed versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook for up to 5 devices per user. Business Basic provides only the web and mobile versions of these applications.
- Can I use Microsoft Teams with both plans?
- Yes. Microsoft Teams for chat, video meetings, and collaboration is included in both Microsoft 365 Business Basic and Business Standard.
- What is the price difference between Business Basic and Business Standard?
- On an annual commitment, Business Basic is $7.00 per user per month and Business Standard is $14.00 per user per month as of July 1, 2026. The $7.00 per user per month difference is the cost of adding desktop Office apps and additional capabilities.
- Which plan is right for a small business with 10 employees?
- It depends on how your team works. If your team primarily uses web browsers for their work, Business Basic is sufficient and more cost-effective. If your staff regularly creates or edits documents in Word, Excel, or PowerPoint and expects a full desktop application experience, Business Standard is the better choice.