Why Choose Microsoft 365 Business Basic Over Exchange Online Plan 1?
Finding the right Microsoft 365 Business license for your organization can be a complicated and overwhelming process.
You want the license that meets your employees’ needs without paying too much for apps, services or features they don’t need.
We always recommend Microsoft 365 Business Premium for any company that is worried about security. However, in some specific cases, it may be appropriate to consider Exchange Online Plan 1 or Microsoft 365 Business Basic.
Exchange Online Plan 1 is strictly email. At $4 per user, per month, you get 50 GB of mailbox storage and the online version of Outlook.
Microsoft Business Basic is the most affordable Business license available at $6 per user, per month. For $2 more, it includes the online versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams; the same business email with 50 GB of mailbox storage; and 1 TB of personal cloud storage with OneDrive.
So, why would you choose Business Basic over Exchange Online Plan 1?
“For just an extra $2 per user, per month, it might be beneficial to try Business Basic. Especially if you think you might use Teams, which is $4 per user, per month as a standalone subscription.”
Business Basic Offers M365 Office and More Collaboration Tools
Business Basic is for users who need email and other services to create documents, spreadsheets, and presentations. Additionally, they can collaborate with team members using instant messages through Teams.
Exchange Online Plan 1, on the other hand, is strictly email. If you have no use for Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Teams and you just want to be able to communicate with your team, vendors or clients using email, Exchange Online Plan 1 is for you.
For just an extra $2 per user, per month, it might be beneficial to try Business Basic. Especially if you think you might use Teams, which is $4 per user, per month as a standalone subscription.
Rather than pay $8 with Exchange Online Plan 1 and Microsoft Teams Essentials, you can pay $6 with Business Basic and utilize Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneDrive storage.
Find the Right Microsoft 365 License for Your Organization
Microsoft offers several licenses to help small and large organizations. But with so many options, it’s hard to figure out which one to choose.
Contact us today to schedule a consultation, and we’ll help you decide if Business Basic or Exchange Online Plan 1 is right for you.
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