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Microsoft 365 Business Standard with Copilot

Powerful desktop, web, and mobile apps combined with Microsoft 365 Copilot Business

$23.50

user/month, paid yearly

(Annual subscription—auto renews)

Plan highlights:

Work-grounded Copilot in apps such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Microsoft Teams1
Reasoning AI for research and data analysis
Core identity and access management for up to 300 users
Desktop, web, and mobile versions1 of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Custom business email ([email protected])
Chat, call, meet, and host webinars with Microsoft Teams
1 TB of cloud storage per user
10+ additional apps for your business needs (including Microsoft Loop, Clipchamp, Bookings, Planner, and Forms)
Secure AI built for work, powered by Work IQ, with access to create and use agents
Automatic spam and malware filtering
Anytime phone and web support

Popular apps and services included:

Word: Create impressive documents and improve your writing with built-in intelligent features.
Excel: Simplify complex data and create easy-to-read spreadsheets.
PowerPoint: Easily create polished presentations that stand out.
OneNote: Meet all your note-taking needs with one cross-functional notebook.
Microsoft Loop: Cocreate with workspaces that bring all the parts of a project together.
Microsoft Clipchamp: Create and edit professional-looking videos with easy-to-use tools.
Outlook: Manage your email, calendar, tasks, and contacts together in one place.
Exchange: Work smarter with business-class email and calendaring.
Microsoft Teams: Bring everyone together in one place to meet, chat, call, and collaborate.
OneDrive: Save, access, edit, and share files and photos wherever you are.
SharePoint: Create team sites to share information, files, and resources.
Microsoft 365 Copilot: Enhance productivity and creativity with a secure AI assistant for work.
Microsoft 365

Microsoft 365 Business Basic

Lightweight web and mobile apps to kickstart your business

$7.00

user/month, paid yearly

(Annual subscription–auto renews)

Plan highlights:

Core identity and access management for up to 300 users
Web and mobile versions1 of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Custom business email ([email protected])
Chat, call, and meet with Microsoft Teams
1 TB of cloud storage per user
10+ additional apps for your business needs (including Microsoft Bookings, Planner, and Forms)
AI chat experience with web grounding, writing assistance, data analysis, and access to agents2
Automatic spam and malware filtering
Anytime phone and web support

Popular apps and services included:

Word (web and mobile only): Create impressive documents and improve your writing with built-in intelligent features.
Excel (web and mobile only): Simplify complex data and create easy-to-read spreadsheets.
PowerPoint (web and mobile only): Easily create polished presentations that stand out.
OneNote (web and mobile only): Meet all your notetaking needs with one cross-functional notebook.
Outlook (web and mobile only): Manage your email, calendar, tasks, and contacts together in one place.
Exchange: Work smarter with business-class email and calendaring.
Microsoft Teams: Bring everyone together in one place to meet, chat, call, and collaborate.
OneDrive: Save, access, edit, and share files and photos wherever you are.
SharePoint: Create team sites to share information, files, and resources.

Pricing as of August 2026 and subject to change. Request a quote for reseller pricing.

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Feature comparison of Microsoft 365 Business Premium with Copilot, Business Standard with Copilot and Business Basic
Feature Microsoft 365 Business Premium with Copilot
$32.00 user/month, paid yearly
Microsoft 365 Business Standard with Copilot
$23.50 user/month, paid yearly
Microsoft 365 Business Basic
$7.00 user/month, paid yearly
Users and devices
Number of users Business Premium with Copilot1–300 employees Business Standard with Copilot1–300 employees Business Basic1–300 employees
Number of devices Business Premium with CopilotUp to 5 PC or Mac, 5 tablets, and 5 mobile devices Business Standard with CopilotUp to 5 PC or Mac, 5 tablets, and 5 mobile devices Business BasicWeb and mobile apps only
Cloud storage limits Business Premium with Copilot1 TB per user Business Standard with Copilot1 TB per user Business Basic1 TB per user
Mailbox storage limits Business Premium with Copilot100 GB primary and 1.5 TB archive storage per user Business Standard with Copilot100 GB primary and 50 GB archive storage per user Business Basic100 GB primary and 50 GB archive storage per user
Windows 11 edition Business Premium with CopilotWindows 11 Pro upgrade
Key Copilot features
Copilot connectors for external data sources Business Premium with CopilotIncluded Business Standard with CopilotIncluded Business BasicMetered
Work IQ Business Premium with CopilotIncluded Business Standard with CopilotIncluded
Copilot Chat Business Premium with CopilotIncluded Business Standard with CopilotIncluded Business BasicIncluded
Copilot Cowork Business Premium with CopilotMetered Business Standard with CopilotMetered
Copilot in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote (Availability in Microsoft 365 apps may vary by market and customer licensing) Business Premium with CopilotIncluded Business Standard with CopilotIncluded
Copilot in Teams Business Premium with CopilotTeams license required Business Standard with CopilotTeams license required
Pre-built Microsoft agents, including Researcher, Analyst, and Facilitator Business Premium with CopilotIncluded Business Standard with CopilotIncluded
Agent creation using Agent Builder and Copilot Studio Business Premium with CopilotIncluded Business Standard with CopilotIncluded Business BasicAgents in Copilot Chat (Copilot Chat users can build agents from the chat UX in the Microsoft 365 Copilot Agent Builder.)
Agent usage Business Premium with CopilotIncluded Business Standard with CopilotIncluded Business BasicMetered
Productivity apps
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote for web and mobile1 Business Premium with CopilotIncluded Business Standard with CopilotIncluded Business BasicIncluded
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, and Microsoft Access (PC only) for desktop Business Premium with CopilotIncluded Business Standard with CopilotIncluded
Online survey, quiz, and poll creator with Microsoft Forms Business Premium with CopilotIncluded Business Standard with CopilotIncluded Business BasicIncluded
Apps to manage tasks, such as Microsoft To Do, Lists, and Planner Business Premium with CopilotIncluded Business Standard with CopilotIncluded Business BasicIncluded
Data visualization tools with Visio for the web Business Premium with CopilotWeb only Business Standard with CopilotWeb only Business BasicWeb only
Ability to create shareable project workspaces with Microsoft Loop Business Premium with CopilotIncluded Business Standard with CopilotIncluded
Creativity and design
Digital storytelling app to create slideshows and more with Sway Business Premium with CopilotIncluded Business Standard with CopilotIncluded Business BasicIncluded
Web-based video editing tools with Microsoft Clipchamp Business Premium with CopilotIncluded Business Standard with CopilotIncluded
Email, calendar, and scheduling
Ad-free email and calendar with Outlook Business Premium with CopilotIncluded Business Standard with CopilotIncluded Business BasicIncluded
Custom business email ([email protected]), including anti-malware and spam filtering, with Exchange Business Premium with CopilotIncluded Plan 1 Business Standard with CopilotIncluded Plan 1 Business BasicIncluded Plan 1
Appointment and staff scheduling with Microsoft Bookings and Shifts Business Premium with CopilotIncluded in the version with Teams Business Standard with CopilotIncluded in the version with Teams Business BasicIncluded in the version with Teams
Chat, calling, and meeting
Chat, audio, video, recording, and 3D immersive spaces with Microsoft Teams Business Premium with CopilotIncluded in the version with Teams Business Standard with CopilotIncluded in the version with Teams Business BasicIncluded in the version with Teams
Access files and business apps for collaborating in Teams and channels Business Premium with CopilotIncluded in the version with Teams Business Standard with CopilotIncluded in the version with Teams Business BasicIncluded in the version with Teams
Webinar hosting with attendee registration and reporting Business Premium with CopilotIncluded in the version with Teams Business Standard with CopilotIncluded in the version with Teams
Global dial-in number to join a call with Microsoft Teams Audio Conferencing Business Premium with CopilotAvailable as a no-cost add-on Business Standard with CopilotAvailable as a no-cost add-on Business BasicAvailable as a no-cost add-on
Storage, content, and search
Secure storage and real-time coauthoring and editing across devices with OneDrive Business Premium with CopilotIncluded Business Standard with CopilotIncluded Business BasicIncluded
Team sites to share content, videos, and files using SharePoint Business Premium with CopilotIncluded Plan 1 Business Standard with CopilotIncluded Plan 1 Business BasicIncluded Plan 1
User-friendly interface to help users find answers, people, and content with Microsoft Search Business Premium with CopilotIncluded Business Standard with CopilotIncluded Business BasicIncluded
Employee engagement
Hub for employee learning and development with Viva Learning Business Premium with CopilotSelect courses only Business Standard with CopilotSelect courses only Business BasicSelect courses only
Employee communities and conversations with Viva Engage Business Premium with CopilotCommunities and conversations Business Standard with CopilotCommunities and conversations Business BasicCommunities and conversations
Privacy-protected personal insights for employees with Viva Insights Business Premium with CopilotPersonal insights and experiences Business Standard with CopilotPersonal insights and experiences Business BasicPersonal insights and experiences
A modern and centralized company-branded landing experience with Viva Connections Business Premium with CopilotIncluded Business Standard with CopilotIncluded Business BasicIncluded
AI-powered productivity
Ability to create custom chatbots using Copilot Studio for Teams (Copilot Studio for Teams does not include messages but enables customers with eligible Microsoft 365 or Office 365 licenses that include a Microsoft Teams license to build and deploy custom chatbots directly within Teams, using Dataverse for Teams.) Business Premium with CopilotIncluded in the version with Teams Business Standard with CopilotIncluded in the version with Teams Business BasicIncluded in the version with Teams
Platform for building agents and agent flows with Copilot Studio (Copilot Studio capabilities in Microsoft 365 are provided under Copilot Studio terms.) Business Premium with CopilotIncluded Business Standard with CopilotIncluded Business BasicAccess and use agents (An Azure subscription is required to use agents and is priced on a metered basis.)
AI chat that provides the latest web information, writing assistance, and data analysis with Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat2 Business Premium with CopilotIncluded Business Standard with CopilotIncluded Business BasicIncluded
Secure AI built for work, powered by Work IQ, with access to agents and AI chat in apps using Microsoft 365 Copilot Business Premium with CopilotIncluded Business Standard with CopilotIncluded Business BasicAvailable as an add-on3
Automation and app building
Unified API for accessing, analyzing, and augmenting data from Microsoft 365 Business Premium with CopilotIncluded Business Standard with CopilotIncluded Business BasicIncluded
Low-code platform to build custom apps with Power Apps for Microsoft 365 Business Premium with CopilotIncluded Business Standard with CopilotIncluded Business BasicIncluded
Workflow optimization and automation in Power Automate for Microsoft 365 Business Premium with CopilotIncluded Business Standard with CopilotCloud flows only Business BasicCloud flows only
Built-in, low-code data platform with Dataverse for Teams Business Premium with CopilotIncluded in the version with Teams Business Standard with CopilotIncluded in the version with Teams Business BasicIncluded in the version with Teams
Insights and analytics
Insights into your organization’s Microsoft 365 usage and security posture with Adoption Score and Secure Score Business Premium with CopilotIncluded Business Standard with CopilotIncluded Business BasicIncluded
Security and administration — identity and access management
Advanced identity and access management with Microsoft Entra ID Business Premium with CopilotIncluded Business Standard with CopilotFree version Business BasicFree version
Personal and secure way to sign in to devices with Windows Hello for Business Business Premium with CopilotIncluded
Security and administration — device and app management
Intuitive, intelligent experience that works how you work with Windows 11 Business Premium with CopilotWindows 11 Pro upgrade
Endpoint management across devices with Intune Plan 1 Business Premium with CopilotIncluded
Security and administration — cyberthreat protection
Integrated cyberthreat protection for email and collaboration tools with Microsoft Defender for Office 365 Business Premium with CopilotIncluded Plan 1 Business Standard with CopilotURL time-of-click protection Business BasicURL time-of-click protection
AI-powered device protection from ransomware and malware with Microsoft Defender for Business Business Premium with CopilotIncluded
Security and administration — data security and governance
Intelligent detection and control of sensitive information with Microsoft Purview Data Loss Protection Business Premium with CopilotFor emails and files
Discovery and protection of sensitive data with Microsoft Purview Information Protection Business Premium with CopilotIncluded Plan 1
Security and administration — data compliance
Ability to log and search for audited activities with Microsoft Purview Audit Business Premium with CopilotIncluded Standard Business Standard with CopilotIncluded Standard Business BasicIncluded Standard
More features
Multifactor authentication for work accounts Business Premium with CopilotIncluded Business Standard with CopilotIncluded Business BasicIncluded
Single sign-on for apps and services Business Premium with CopilotIncluded Business Standard with CopilotIncluded Business BasicIncluded
Ongoing technical support Business Premium with CopilotIncluded Business Standard with CopilotIncluded Business BasicIncluded
Troubleshooting tools, videos, articles, and forums Business Premium with CopilotIncluded Business Standard with CopilotIncluded Business BasicIncluded
Financially backed 99.9% uptime guarantee Business Premium with CopilotIncluded Business Standard with CopilotIncluded Business BasicIncluded

Cloud storage limits: Microsoft provides an initial storage amount that corresponds to your plan per user for the tenant. For additional storage requirements eligible customers can choose pre-purchased storage for ongoing needs or enable pay-as-you-go for elastic scaling to add storage as usage grows without upfront commitments.

Seat limits

Is there a seat limit on Microsoft 365 Business plans?

Yes. 300 seats. The cap sits on the tenant across the whole business family, not on each plan. That is why every plan in the comparison above reads 1–300 employees. Worth checking first, since it decides which half of the lineup you are shopping.

Mixing plans is where it catches people. Buy 250 seats of Business Premium and you have 50 left for everything else. Business Standard, Business Basic and Apps for business all draw down the same 300.

How Microsoft states it

Our Microsoft 365 for business base plans (charged per user) are designed for organizations with up to 300 users. For example, if an organization is provisioned for 250 seats of Business Premium, the organization is eligible to provision only 50 more seats in total across the family of business plans. Microsoft reserves the right to enforce the tenant limit of 300 provisioned licenses across the family of business plans. Organizations with more than 300 users should consider subscribing to Microsoft 365 for enterprise plans.

Past 300 users? Price the Microsoft 365 enterprise plans instead. Microsoft builds E3, E5 and E7 for organizations over that line. Ask for a quote if you want both sides costed together.

Storage

How much storage do you get with each Business plan?

Cloud storage and primary mailbox size are identical on all three plans. Only the mail archive changes as you move up.

Cloud storage 1 TB per user on all three plans
Primary mailbox 100 GB per user on all three plans
Mail archive 1.5 TB per user on Business Premium, against 50 GB per user on Business Standard and Business Basic

Microsoft also allows eligible customers to add storage beyond the plan allowance, either pre-purchased or pay-as-you-go. The note under the comparison table has the full wording.

Storage on its own is rarely the reason to move up a plan. The exception is long mail retention, where that archive gap is the only number that matters.

Security by plan

What security is included in each Business plan?

All three plans share the identity and mail basics. Business Premium is where device-level security starts. It is the only plan here that manages the machine rather than just the mailbox.

In all three plans

Multifactor authentication for work accounts plus single sign-on for apps and services
Custom business email with Exchange Plan 1, including anti-malware and spam filtering
URL time-of-click protection for email and collaboration tools
Microsoft Purview Audit (Standard)

Business Premium adds

Microsoft Defender for Office 365 Plan 1 in full, rather than URL time-of-click protection alone
AI-powered device protection from ransomware and malware with Microsoft Defender for Business
Endpoint management across devices with Intune Plan 1
Advanced identity and access management with Microsoft Entra ID (the other two plans get the free version)
Windows Hello for Business plus the Windows 11 Pro upgrade
Microsoft Purview Data Loss Protection for emails and files, plus Purview Information Protection Plan 1

That second list is the case for Business Premium in one place. If managed devices are the deciding factor then this is the only plan that does it.

New Updates

What changed for the Business plans on July 1, 2026?

Two things at once. List prices went up on most of the family. Every Business plan also picked up capability it did not have before. Microsoft priced the additions into the increase.

New list prices, suites with Teams

Business Basic $6.00 to $7.00 user/month, up 16%
Business Standard $12.50 to $14.00 user/month, up 12%
Business Premium $22.00 user/month. No change

Microsoft’s published figures, effective July 1, 2026. The plans with Copilot are separate SKUs at the prices shown above.

Suites without Teams

Business Basic (no Teams) $4.40 to $5.40 user/month, up 23%
Business Standard (no Teams) $9.29 to $10.79 user/month, up 16%
Business Premium (no Teams) $18.79 user/month. No change

The without-Teams SKUs took the steeper percentages on the two that moved. Premium held its price on both sides.

What each plan gained

Business Basic: +50GB email, URL time-of-click protection, Copilot Chat enhancements, Copilot Chat Analytics
Business Standard: +50GB email, URL time-of-click protection, Copilot Chat enhancements, Copilot Chat Analytics
Business Premium: +50GB email, Copilot Chat enhancements, Copilot Chat Analytics

The capabilities began rolling out in June 2026 with a 30-day Message Center notice per tenant, finishing by August 1, 2026. Premium is the odd one out on the list because it already had the mail protection the other two just gained. Enterprise suites moved on the same date: see Microsoft 365 enterprise plans for those figures.

Additional services

Improve productivity, efficiency, and security

Add-on

Microsoft 365 Copilot Business

Originally starting from $21.00 now starting from $18.00

$18.00

user/month, paid yearly

(Annual subscription—auto renews) — see offer terms

Integrate your work content and context into AI-powered chat to boost creativity in apps like in Word, PowerPoint, and Teams.

Eligible Microsoft 365 subscription required. For up to 300 users.

Add-on

Microsoft Teams Phone Standard

$10.00

user/month, paid yearly

(Annual subscription—auto renews)

Add cloud-based phone services to Teams to get all the features of a landline—make, receive, transfer, and transcribe calls.

Eligible Microsoft 365 plan or Teams license required

Standalone

Microsoft Defender for Business

$3.00

user/month, paid yearly

(Annual subscription—auto renews)

Strengthen your security with AI-powered device protection that’s cost effective and easy to use.

Included in Microsoft 365 Business Premium

Pricing as of August 2026 and subject to change. Request a quote for reseller pricing.

Frequently asked questions

Footnotes

1. Availability of mobile apps varies by country/region.

2. Copilot Chat is available at no additional cost to all Microsoft Entra ID users with an eligible Microsoft 365 subscription. An Azure subscription is required to use agents and is priced on a metered basis. Availability may vary by market and license.

3. Microsoft 365 Copilot may not be available for all markets and languages. To purchase, customers must have a qualifying plan for enterprise or business.

Offer terms: This discount offer is available between July 1, 2026, and September 30, 2026. The Microsoft 365 Copilot Business add‑on is available only to existing Microsoft 365 customers with an eligible Business plan. Offers and discounts may vary between Microsoft 365 plans with Copilot and add-ons. An annual commitment is required, and promotional pricing applies to the first year only. This subscription automatically renews and is subject to recurring annual billing with a payment method required. This promotion is not available on trial subscriptions. Customers have a 7-day cancellation window to receive a prorated refund. This offer may not be combined with any other offer. Microsoft reserves the right to cancel, change, or suspend this offer at any time without notice in its sole discretion.

Buying through BlueAlly

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