Choose the Right Microsoft 365 Plan for Your Business
Compare Business Basic, Standard, and Premium side by side. As a Microsoft Solutions Partner, we help you pick the right mix—so you get the security you need without overspending.
Compare Microsoft 365 Business Plans
Every plan includes cloud storage and collaboration tools. Business Premium adds full security and device management.
Microsoft 365 Business Basic
Office apps on the web and mobile, plus email and cloud storage.
- Web and mobile Office apps (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- 1 TB OneDrive cloud storage per user
- Microsoft Teams for chat and video meetings
- Exchange email hosting (50 GB mailbox)
- SharePoint and Microsoft Bookings
- Mobile device access for up to 5 devices
Microsoft 365 Business Standard
Full desktop Office apps plus all cloud services.
- Everything in Business Basic
- Desktop Office apps (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Publisher*, Access*)
- Install on up to 5 PCs/Macs + 5 tablets + 5 mobile devices
- Microsoft Planner for task management
- Premium Office templates and creative tools
- Auto-expand archive mailbox
*Publisher and Access available on PC only
Get StartedMicrosoft 365 Business Premium
Everything in Standard, plus built-in security and device management.
- Everything in Business Standard
- Microsoft Defender for Business (endpoint protection)
- Microsoft Defender for Office 365 Plan 1 (email threat protection)
- Azure Information Protection Plan 1 (data classification)
- Intune device and mobile app management
- Azure AD Premium P1 (Conditional Access, MFA enforcement)
- Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies
- Attack simulation training
- 100 GB mailbox (vs. 50 GB in other plans)
Why Business Premium is Best Value
Premium bundles security tools that would cost far more if bought separately.
Comprehensive Security Suite
Endpoint, email, and data-loss protection built in. Buying these separately would cost $10–15/user/month more.
- Microsoft Defender for Business
- Defender for Office 365 Plan 1
- Azure Information Protection
Complete Device Management
Intune replaces standalone device management tools. That saves $5–8/user/month and keeps remote work secure.
- Microsoft Intune device management
- Windows Autopilot deployment
- Mobile app management
Advanced Identity Protection
Azure AD Premium P1 adds Conditional Access and MFA. These stop the #1 breach cause: stolen passwords.
- Conditional Access policies
- MFA enforcement
- Self-service password reset
Compliance & Risk Reduction
The average data breach costs $4.45M. Premium's security tools lower your risk and help you meet compliance rules.
- Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
- Attack simulation training
- Advanced threat analytics
Total Value: Save $15-23 per user per month vs. purchasing security tools separately
Plus simplified management, single vendor support, and complete integration across all Microsoft 365 services.
What's Included: App Breakdown
See which apps come with each plan and how they're delivered.
Detailed Feature Comparison
Full breakdown of features, security tools, and management options by plan.
| Feature | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office Applications | |||
| Web & mobile Office apps (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) | |||
| Desktop Office apps (full installation) | |||
| Publisher & Access (PC only) | |||
| Install on 5 PCs/Macs + 5 tablets + 5 phones per user | |||
| Email & Calendar | |||
| Exchange Online email hosting | |||
| Mailbox size | 50 GB | 50 GB | 100 GB |
| Auto-expand archive mailbox | |||
| Custom email domain (@yourcompany.com) | |||
| Collaboration & Storage | |||
| Microsoft Teams (chat, meetings, file sharing) | |||
| SharePoint for team sites | |||
| OneDrive cloud storage | 1 TB | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Microsoft Planner (task management) | |||
| Microsoft Bookings (appointment scheduling) | |||
| Security & Compliance | |||
| Basic security (spam filtering, malware protection) | |||
| Microsoft Defender for Business (endpoint protection) | |||
| Microsoft Defender for Office 365 (advanced email threat protection) | |||
| Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies | |||
| Azure Information Protection (data classification) | |||
| Attack simulation training | |||
| Device & Identity Management | |||
| Azure Active Directory (basic identity) | |||
| Azure AD Premium P1 (advanced identity protection) | |||
| Conditional Access policies | |||
| Multi-factor authentication (MFA) enforcement | |||
| Microsoft Intune (device & mobile app management) | |||
| Windows Autopilot (automated device deployment) | |||
User limit: Up to 300 users per organization for all Business plans
Why Choose Collett Systems for Microsoft 365?
We're not just a reseller. We're a certified Microsoft partner with a hands-on approach that gets real results.
Microsoft Solutions Partner for Modern Work
We hold certified Solutions Partner status. That gives you direct access to Microsoft support for tough issues.
Right-Sized Licensing Analysis
We audit how your team uses licenses today. Then we cut waste and make sure everyone has the right tools.
Security Baseline Configuration Included
We set up Conditional Access and MFA from day one. DLP rules are tuned to your industry, and our SOC watches for email threats around the clock.
User Adoption & Training
We train your staff, coach leadership, and run regular reviews so your team actually uses the tools you pay for.
Hybrid Work Enablement
Autopilot sets up new devices in minutes. We also configure Teams, mobile policies, and remote-work security.
Ongoing Optimization & Support
We check your licenses and security posture regularly. You also get tips on new features that can help your workflow.
Microsoft Solutions Partner for Modern Work
Our certification proves real expertise in M365 deployments, migrations, and security. You get direct Microsoft support paths, early feature access, and training built for your team.
- Certified deployment methods
- Priority Microsoft technical support
- Proven track record of successful implementations
Available Add-Ons & Upgrades
Boost your M365 setup with upgrades that add features, improve security, or unlock AI tools.
Exchange Online (Plan 2)
Bigger mailbox, larger archive, and built-in compliance tools.
100 GB mailbox, 1.5 TB archive, 150 MB message limit, DLP, and auto-archiving.
Azure AD Premium P2
Risk-based login controls and identity governance.
Stops email compromise with auto-remediation and just-in-time admin access.
Microsoft 365 Copilot
AI assistant built into every M365 app.
Draft docs, analyze data, summarize meetings, and automate tasks in Word, Excel, Teams, and more.
Power Automate (Premium)
Workflow automation with premium connectors and RPA.
Cut repetitive work, connect hundreds of services, and build custom process flows.
Need enterprise-level features like advanced compliance tools or unlimited cloud storage? Ask about Microsoft 365 E3 and E5 plans.
Discuss Enterprise OptionsFrequently Asked Questions
Ready to Get Started with Microsoft 365?
Schedule a free consultation to discuss your needs, or take our M365 Assessment to get personalized recommendations.
Questions? Call us at (530) 562-0373 or email info@collettsystems.com