Overview

Microsoft 365 Business Basic is the most affordable plan in the Microsoft 365 family, designed for small and medium businesses that need essential productivity and collaboration tools in the cloud. It includes professional email hosting, online Office apps, and secure cloud storage—perfect if you don’t need the full desktop versions of Office.

Key Features

✅ Communication & Collaboration

• Outlook Email Hosting – Business-class email with a 50 GB mailbox per user.

• Microsoft Teams – Chat, video meetings, file sharing, and collaboration hub.

• Calendars & Contacts – Integrated with Outlook and Teams.

✅ Office Apps (Web & Mobile Only)

• Use Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook via web browser or mobile app.

• Always up to date with the latest cloud versions.

• No desktop (installable) Office apps in this plan.

✅ Cloud Storage & File Sharing

• OneDrive for Business – 1 TB secure cloud storage per user.

• Real-time co-authoring in Office apps.

• Share files securely inside and outside the organization.

✅ Security & Compliance

• Data encryption in transit and at rest.

• Multi-factor authentication (MFA) support.

• Admin tools for user management and security policies.

✅ Additional Services

• SharePoint Online for team sites and document management.

• Microsoft Forms for surveys and polls.

• Microsoft Lists for tracking information.