Description
Microsoft 365 Business Basic
Core Features:
- Office Online (Web Apps):
- Access to web-based versions of core Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote. These apps are available in the browser and do not require a desktop installation.
- Email & Calendar:
- Business-class email through Outlook with a 50 GB mailbox per user.
- Custom email domain address (e.g., yourname@yourcompany.com).
- Microsoft Exchange for managing email, calendar, and contacts.
- Outlook on the web for accessing email from anywhere.
- File Storage & Sharing:
- OneDrive for Business: 1 TB of cloud storage per user for storing, sharing, and collaborating on documents and files.
- Real-time collaboration using OneDrive and SharePoint (SharePoint allows businesses to manage shared files and documents).
- Team Collaboration:
- Microsoft Teams: A central hub for collaboration that includes instant messaging, video calls, file sharing, and integration with other Microsoft 365 apps.
- Teams can be used for chat, virtual meetings, and team document collaboration.
- Security & Compliance:
- Data loss prevention (DLP) tools for email and document management.
- Basic security features like two-factor authentication (2FA) and advanced threat protection for email.
- OneDrive’s personal vault for added protection of sensitive files.
- Web-based version of Microsoft Apps:
- The plan includes online access to Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, and Outlook, but it does not provide the fully installed desktop versions of these applications. This makes it an ideal solution for businesses that want cloud-based access to essential Office tools.
Exclusions (compared to higher-tier plans):
- No desktop apps (e.g., the full desktop version of Word, Excel, etc.)
- Limited features for advanced security, such as Microsoft Defender for Office.
- Fewer customization options for Teams and SharePoint.
Best for:
- Small businesses and startups that need cloud-based productivity tools with low upfront costs.
- Teams that prioritize collaboration and communication through Teams, email, and file sharing.
- Organizations that don’t need the desktop apps or advanced features in higher-tier Microsoft 365 plans.
Upgrade Options:
If your business needs more advanced features, you can upgrade to higher plans like Microsoft 365 Business Standard or Microsoft 365 Business Premium, which include the desktop apps, additional security features, and more management tools.