Microsoft 365 Business Basic

Overview:

With Microsoft 365 Business Basic, host online meetings, store and share files, and access apps online to manage your business and connect employees.

For PC, Mac, iOS, and Android

• Benefit from identity, access, and user management for up to 300 employees.
• Use web and mobile versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook only.
• Get custom business email ([email protected]) with Outlook.
• Book client meetings and collaborate with Teams.
• Store and share files with 1TB of OneDrive cloud storage per user.
• Get help with around-the-clock phone and web support from Microsoft.

Compatible with Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8.1, and the two most recent versions of macOS. All languages included.

Services Cloud Included

Web and Mobile Apps Only

Connect your business

Additional Services

Microsoft Defender for Business
Get enterprise -grade endpoint protection, that's cost effective and easy to use. Included in Microsoft 365 Business Premium.

Audio Conferencing
Join Microsoft Teams meetings on the go, without an internet connection.

Microsoft Teams Phone
Add Microsoft Teams Phone a cloud-based phone system with advanced features including call transfer, multilevel auto attendants, and call queues.

Windows 365
Securely stream your Windows experience—including apps, content, and settings—from the Microsoft cloud to any device.

Features

Requirements

	PC	MAC	Android	iOS
Computer and processor	1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster x86- or x64-bit processor with SSE2	Intel processor	Android KitKat 4.4 or later version and have an ARM-based or Intel x86 processor	N/A
Operating System	Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2016	Latest two versions of macOS	OS version: KitKat (4.4.X) or above	Microsoft 365 apps for iPad and iPhone requires iOS 10.0 or later. Microsoft 365 apps for iPad Pro requires iOS 10.0 or later.
Memory	1 GB RAM (32-bit); 2 GB RAM (64-bit)	4 GB RAM	1 GB	N/A
Hard Disk Space	3 GB of available disk space	6 GB HFS+ hard disk format	N/A	N/A
Display	1280 x 768 screen resolution	1280 x 800 screen resolution	N/A	N/A
Additional requirements	A touch-enabled device is required to use any multitouch functionality. However, all features and functionality are always available by using a keyboard, mouse, or other standard- or accessible-input device. Note that new touch features are optimized for use with Windows 8 or later. Product functionality and graphics may vary based on your system configuration. Some features may require additional or advanced hardware or server connectivity. Internet functionality requires an internet connection. Microsoft account required.

Microsoft 365 For Business: Compare Plans

	Microsoft 365 Basic	Microsoft 365 Standard	Microsoft 365 Premium	Microsoft 365 Apps for Business
AI powered assistance
Copilot for Microsoft 365 integrated into Teams, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and other Microsoft 365 apps.		Add-on	Add-on
Email and calendaring
Use a custom business email ([email protected])
Host and administer email with a 50-GB mailbox
Easily schedule meetings and respond to invitations using shared calendars
Manage your calendar, share available meeting times, schedule meetings, and get reminders
File storage and sharing
Collaborate in the same file with real-time coauthoring and editing
Access your files from your computer, tablet, or phone
Keep your files securely stored, up to date, and accessible across devices
Engage and inform with intelligent video using Stream
Teamwork and communication
Chat one-on-one or in a group chat, pin chats, and save messages for quick access
Host secure, organized meetings with audio, video, screen-sharing, and the option to record
Create team sites to share information, content, and files throughout your intranet using SharePoint
Invite people outside of your business to your meetings—even those without Teams accounts
Standard security and compliance
Help protect your business against spam and malware with cloud-based email filtering
Manage security threats by creating password policies
Secure access with multifactor authentication
Control access to business information with security groups and custom permissions
Support and deployment
Contact phone and online support anytime
Get technical support for installation, setup, configuration, and general usage
Access help and troubleshooting tools, videos, articles, and forums
Have peace of mind with a financially backed 99% uptime guarantee
Web and mobile apps
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote
Outlook				Partially Included (No web version)
Teams, Bookings, Forms, Lists, Planner, SharePoint, Stream
Installable desktop apps
Microsoft 365 apps for PC and Mac, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote
PC-only apps, including Access and Publisher
Project and customer relationship management
Easily create, manage, and share schedules and tasks with your team
Manage workflow and track important tasks with Microsoft Lists
Quickly and easily create custom surveys and analyze results with Microsoft Forms
Streamline client scheduling and manage appointments with Microsoft Bookings
Collaborate in workspaces to organize your projects, both large and small, with Microsoft Loop
Video editing
Edit videos using basic tools, such as trimming, cropping, and speed control
Create high-quality recordings and set dimensions for upload to multiple platforms
Collaborate live or asynchronously in a video-editing workspace
Webinars and live events
Schedule and host webinars for up to 300 people
Host webinars that include attendee registration pages and email confirmations
Get reporting data on webinar registration and meeting attendance
Advanced cyberattack protection
Enable enterprise-grade endpoint security across devices to protect against ransomware and other cyberthreats
Help protect against email threats, such as phishing that’s hidden in email attachments and links
Restrict access to sensitive business information with Information Rights Management
Help employees securely access business apps wherever they work with conditional access, while helping prevent unauthorized access
Device management
Apply security policies to help protect work data on company-owned and employee devices
Keep company data within approved apps across iOS, Android, and Windows PCs
Remotely remove business data from lost or stolen devices

FAQs

How many users does Microsoft 365 Business Basic support?

Microsoft 365 Business Basic supports a maximum of 300 users. If you have more than 300 users or think you will soon, take a look at our other plan options.

What forms of payment can I use?

Pay with all major credit cards, and your subscription amount will appear on your credit card statement. For Microsoft 365 business plans, you have the option to receive an invoice and, depending on your choice of services, you’ll be billed monthly or annually. Receive an email message when your invoice is ready to be viewed and, if a purchase order number is entered when you buy your subscription, that number is included in your invoice.

What payment options are available? Can I pay monthly or annually?

You can choose monthly commitment payment or annual commitment payment for Microsoft 365.

• Monthly commitment payment: You pay month by month, and you can cancel at any time.
• Annual commitment payment: You sign up for a one-year subscription and choose to pay month to month or pay for the entire year at the time you sign up. There is a discount for using this payment option.

Can I cancel my subscription at any time?

You can cancel your subscription at any time; you may be entitled to a partial refund.

What happens to my data if I cancel my subscription?

Your data is yours. If you decide to cancel your Microsoft 365 subscription, you can download your data—for example, your email and documents on team sites—and save it to another location. You should save your data before you cancel. After you cancel your subscription, data associated with your Microsoft 365 account will be available to your administrator(s) in a limited function account for 90 days.

Can I switch to other Microsoft 365 plans?

Yes, you can transition your account to a different plan.

In most cases, you can use the switch plans wizard in your Admin Center to upgrade your plan. If your subscription has more than 300 users or if you used a prepaid card to purchase your plan, the switch plans wizard is not available. Plans that are not eligible for the switch plans wizard can be upgraded manually. Learn more about switching Microsoft 365 plans.

NOTE: When you change your account, your domain name is transferred to your new account, whether you brought your own domain name to the Microsoft 365 account or you set up a domain name with Microsoft 365.

What is Microsoft 365?

Microsoft 365 is the productivity cloud designed to help each of us achieve what matters, in our work and life, with best-in-class Office apps, intelligent cloud services, and advanced security.

What happened to Office 365 business plans?

Office 365 business plans are now Microsoft 365 business plans. New name, same great value, same price.

• Office 365 Business Essentials is now Microsoft 365 Business Basic
• Office 365 Business Premium is now Microsoft 365 Business Standard
• Microsoft 365 Business is now Microsoft 365 Business Premium
• Office 365 Business is now Microsoft 365 Apps for Business

Why did you change the name from Office 365 to Microsoft 365?

We changed the name to be more reflective of the range of features and benefits in the subscription. Microsoft 365 includes everything you know in Office 365, including best-in-class Office apps, intelligent cloud services, and advanced security.

Where business plan names have changed, has the price or product changed?

No, there are no price or product changes for small and medium business plans. The same plans are available, only with updated names.