Microsoft 365 offers a range of subscription plans tailored for individuals, businesses, and enterprises. Understanding the pricing and features of each plan is essential to selecting the right option for your needs. In this blog, we’ll break down Microsoft 365 pricing, compare different plans, and help you determine the best fit for you or your organization.
Microsoft 365 Plans and Pricing
Microsoft 365 offers plans categorized under personal, business, and enterprise segments. Below is a breakdown of each:
1. Microsoft 365 for Personal & Family Use
Plan
Price (Per Month)
Features
Microsoft 365 Personal
$6.99
1 user, 1TB OneDrive storage, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote, Skype, Microsoft Defender
Microsoft 365 Family
$9.99
Up to 6 users, 1TB OneDrive per user, all apps included in Personal plan
2. Microsoft 365 Business Plans
Plan
Price (Per User/Month)
Features
Microsoft 365 Business Basic
$6
Web & mobile versions of Office apps, 1TB OneDrive, Teams, Exchange, SharePoint
Microsoft 365 Business Standard
$12.50
Desktop versions of Office apps, 1TB OneDrive, Teams, Exchange, SharePoint, Outlook
Microsoft 365 Business Premium
$22
Includes all Standard features plus Advanced Security, Intune, and Azure Information Protection
Microsoft 365 Apps for Business
$8.25
Desktop & mobile Office apps, 1TB OneDrive, no Teams, Exchange, or SharePoint
3. Microsoft 365 Enterprise Plans
Plan
Price (Per User/Month)
Features
Microsoft 365 E3
$36
Full Office suite, Teams, Exchange, SharePoint, advanced security, compliance tools
Microsoft 365 E5
$57
All E3 features plus advanced analytics, threat protection, and voice capabilities
Microsoft 365 F3
$8
Basic Office web apps, Teams, OneDrive, limited admin capabilities
4. Microsoft 365 Education & Government Plans
Microsoft 365 Education: Includes Office 365 Education for free for students and faculty with a valid school email.
Microsoft 365 Government (G1, G3, G5): Designed for U.S. government agencies with security and compliance features.
Comparison: Which Plan is Right for You?
For Individuals & Families: Choose Microsoft 365 Personal or Family for basic productivity and cloud storage.
For Small Businesses: Business Standard is the best choice for full Office apps, email, and collaboration.
For Enterprises: E3 or E5 offers advanced security and compliance for larger organizations.
For Schools: Microsoft 365 Education provides free Office tools for eligible students and teachers.
