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-->Microsoft 365 Business Premium is the Microsoft best-in-class offering for small and medium-sized business (SMB) customers. Microsoft 365 Business Premium is an integrated solution that brings together the productivity of Microsoft 365 with advanced security and device management.
This article compares licensing options for SMBs, with a special emphasis on Microsoft 365 Business Premium.
Feature comparison: Microsoft 365 Business Standard and Microsoft 365 Business Premium
| Service area | Feature | Microsoft 365 Business Standard | Microsoft 365 Business Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Licenses available | Maximum number of users | 300 | 300 |
| Office apps | Install Office on up to 5 PCs/Macs + 5 tablets + 5 smartphones per user (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Access), Office Online | Business | Business |
| Email & calendar | Outlook, Exchange Online | 50 GB | 50 GB |
| Hub for teamwork | Chat-based workspace, online meetings, and more in Microsoft Teams | Yes | Yes |
| File storage | OneDrive for Business | 1 TB per user | 1 TB per user |
| Social, video, sites | Stream, Yammer, Planner, SharePoint Online, PowerApps, Power Automate | Yes | Yes |
| Business apps | Scheduling apps – Bookings1 | Yes | Yes |
| Business apps – MileIQ1 | Yes | Yes | |
| Threat protection | Microsoft Defender for Office 365 | No | Yes |
| Windows Exploit Guard enforcement | No | Yes | |
| Identity management | Self-service password reset for hybrid Azure Active Directory accounts | No | Yes |
| Azure Multi-Factor Authentication, conditional access policies | No | Yes | |
| Device & app management | Microsoft Intune | No | Yes |
| Shared computer activation | No | Yes | |
| Windows AutoPilot, Windows Pro management | No | Yes | |
| Upgrade rights to Windows 10 Pro for Win 7/8.1 Pro licenses | No | Yes | |
| Windows Virtual Desktop | No | Yes | |
| Information Protection | Microsoft data loss prevention | No | Yes |
| Azure Information Protection Plan 1, BitLocker enforcement | No | Yes | |
| Compliance | Unlimited email archiving2 | No | Yes |
Notes
1 Available in US, UK, Canada.
2 Unlimited archiving when auto-expansion is turned on.
Feature comparison: Microsoft 365 Business Premium and Office 365 E3
| Service area | Feature | Office 365 E3 | Microsoft 365 Business Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Licenses available | Maximum number of users | Unlimited | 300 |
| Office apps | Install Office on up to 5 PCs/Macs + 5 tablets + 5 smartphones per user (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Access), Office Online | ProPlus | Business |
| Email & calendar | Outlook, Exchange Online | 100 GB | 50 GB |
| Hub for teamwork | Chat-based workspace, online meetings, and more in Microsoft Teams | Yes | Yes |
| File storage | OneDrive for Business | Unlimited | 1 TB per user |
| Social, video, sites | Stream, Yammer, Planner, SharePoint Online1, PowerApps1, Power Automate1 | Yes | Yes |
| Business apps | Scheduling apps – Bookings2 | Yes | Yes |
| Business apps – MileIQ2 | No | Yes | |
| Threat protection | Microsoft Defender for Office 365 | No | Yes |
| Windows Exploit Guard enforcement | No | Yes | |
| Identity management | Self-service password reset for hybrid Azure Active Directory accounts | No | Yes |
| Azure Multi-Factor Authentication, conditional access policies | No | Yes | |
| Device & app management | Microsoft Intune, Windows AutoPilot, Windows Pro management | No | Yes |
| Shared computer activation | Yes | Yes | |
| Upgrade rights to Windows 10 Pro for Win 7/8.1 Pro | No | Yes | |
| Windows Virtual Desktop | No | Yes | |
| Information protection | Microsoft data loss prevention | Yes | Yes |
| Azure Information Protection Plan 1, BitLocker enforcement | No | Yes | |
| On-premises CAL rights | ECAL Suite (Exchange, SharePoint, Skype) | Yes | No |
| Compliance | Unlimited email archiving3 | Yes | Yes |
Notes
1 Indicates Microsoft 365 Business Standard has Plan 1 of the functionality and Office 365 E3 has Plan 2.
2 Available in US, UK, Canada.
3 Unlimited archiving when auto-expansion is turned on.
Feature comparison: Microsoft 365 Business Standard, Microsoft 365 Business Premium, and Office 365 E3
| Service area | Feature | Microsoft 365 Business Standard | Microsoft 365 Business Premium | Office 365 E3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licenses available | Maximum number of users | 300 | 300 | Unlimited |
| Office apps | Install Office on up to 5 PCs/Macs + 5 tablets + 5 smartphones per user (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Access), Office Online | Business | Business | ProPlus |
| Email & calendar | Outlook, Exchange Online | 50 GB | 50 GB | 100 GB |
| Hub for teamwork | Chat-based workspace, online meetings, and more in Microsoft Teams | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| File storage | OneDrive for Business | 1 TB per user | 1 TB per user | Unlimited |
| Social, video, sites | Stream, Yammer, Planner, SharePoint Online1, PowerApps1, Power Automate1 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business apps | Scheduling apps – Bookings2 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business apps – MileIQ2 | Yes | Yes | No | |
| Threat protection | Microsoft Defender for Office 365 | No | Yes | No |
| Windows Exploit Guard enforcement | No | Yes | No | |
| Identity management | Self-service password reset for hybrid Azure Active Directory accounts | No | Yes | No |
| Azure Multi-Factor Authentication, conditional access policies | No | Yes | No | |
| Device & app management | Microsoft Intune, Windows AutoPilot, Windows Pro Management | No | Yes | No |
| Shared computer activation | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Upgrade rights to Windows 10 Pro for Win 7/8.1 Pro licenses | No | Yes | No | |
| Windows Virtual Desktop | No | Yes | No | |
| Information protection | Microsoft data loss prevention | No | Yes | Yes |
| Azure Information Protection Plan 1, BitLocker enforcement | No | Yes | No | |
| On-premises CAL rights | ECAL Suite (Exchange, SharePoint, Skype) | No | No | Yes |
| Compliance | Unlimited email archiving3 | No | Yes | Yes |
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Notes
1 Indicates Microsoft 365 Business Standard has Plan 1 of the functionality and Office 365 E3 has Plan 2.
2 Available in US, UK, Canada.
3 Unlimited archiving when auto-expansion is turned on.
Feature comparison: Microsoft 365 Business Standard and Microsoft 365 for business plans
| Service area | Feature | Microsoft 365 Business Standard | Microsoft 365 Business Premium | Microsoft 365 E3 | Microsoft 365 E5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licenses available | Maximum number of users | 300 | 300 | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Office apps | Install Office on up to 5 PCs/Macs + 5 tablets + 5 smartphones per user (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Access), Office Online | Business | Business | ProPlus | ProPlus |
| Email & calendar | Outlook, Exchange Online | 50 GB | 50 GB | unlimited | unlimited |
| Hub for teamwork | Chat-based workspace, online meetings, and more in Microsoft Teams | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| File storage | OneDrive for Business | 1 TB per user | 1 TB per user | unlimited | unlimited |
| Social, video, sites | Yammer, SharePoint Online, Planner | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Stream | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Business apps | Scheduling apps – Bookings1 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business apps – MileIQ1 | Yes | Yes | No | No | |
| Threat protection | Microsoft Advanced Threat Analytics, Device Guard, Credential Guard, AppLocker, Enterprise Data Protection | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Microsoft Defender for Office 365 | No | Yes | No | Yes | |
| Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | No | No | No | Yes | |
| Office 365 Threat Intelligence | No | No | No | Yes | |
| Identity management | Self-service password reset for hybrid Azure Active Directory accounts, Azure MFA, Conditional Access | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Azure AD: Cloud App Discovery, Azure AD Connect Health, SSO for more than 10 apps | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Azure Active Directory Plan 2 | No | No | No | Yes | |
| Device & app management | Microsoft Intune, Windows AutoPilot | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Shared computer activation, Windows Virtual Desktop | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack, VDA | No | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Information protection | Microsoft data loss prevention, Azure Information Protection Plan 1 | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Azure Information Protection Plan 2, Microsoft Cloud App Security, Office 365 Cloud App Security | No | No | No | Yes | |
| On-premises CAL rights | ECAL Suite (Exchange, SharePoint, Skype, Windows, Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager, Windows Rights Management) | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Compliance | Unlimited email archiving2 | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Advanced eDiscovery, Customer Lockbox, Advanced Data Governance | No | No | No | Yes | |
| Analytics | Power BI Pro, MyAnalytics | No | No | No | Yes |
| Insights by MyAnalytics | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Assistance | Briefing email | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Voice | PSTN conferencing, Cloud PBX | No | No | No | Yes |
Notes
1 Available in US, UK, Canada.
2 Unlimited archiving when auto-expansion is turned on.
Office client commercial plans
| Applications | Microsoft 365 Apps for business | Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise |
|---|---|---|
| Word | Yes | Yes |
| Excel | Yes | Yes |
| PowerPoint | Yes | Yes |
| OneNote | Yes | Yes |
| Outlook | Yes | Yes |
| Publisher | Yes | Yes |
| Access | Yes | Yes |
| Microsoft Teams | Yes | Yes |
| Premium value | Microsoft 365 Apps for business | Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise |
| Volume activation | No | No |
| Group policy1 | No | Yes |
| Shared computer activation | Yes7 | Yes |
| App telemetry | No | Yes |
| Update controls2 | No | Yes |
| Apply personal retention policies3 | Yes | Yes5 |
| Access site mailboxes3 | Yes | Yes5 |
| Access in-place archive folder3,4 | Yes | Yes5 |
| Spreadsheet compare & inquire | No | Yes5 |
| Business intelligence | No | Yes5 |
| Create IRM3 | Yes7 | Yes |
| Data loss prevention3 | Yes7 | Yes5 |
| Cloud value | Microsoft 365 Apps for business | Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise |
| Groups | Yes | Yes |
| Office Deployment Tool | Yes | Yes |
| Roaming documents & settings | Yes | Yes |
| 1 TB OneDrive for Business | Yes | Yes |
| Licensing | Microsoft 365 Apps for business | Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise |
| Licensing model | Per user | Per user |
| License type | Subscription | Subscription |
| PC/Mac installs6 | 5 | 5 |
| iOS/Android smartphone installs6 | 5 | 5 |
| Tablet installs6 | 5 | 5 |
| Office RT commercial rights | Yes | Yes |
| Office Online/web apps | Yes | Yes |
| Commercial use rights | Yes | Yes |
Notes
Microsoft 365 Business Premium includes the Microsoft 365 Apps for business client, which has some differences from Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise.
1 Allows the organization to push certain configuration settings (security settings, app settings, Active Directory roaming, and so on) for Office to machines logging on to the corporate network.
2 With Office Standard 2016 and Office Professional Plus 2016, IT has full control of updates using the MSI model. With Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise and Microsoft 365 Apps for business, installation and updates are managed via Click-to-Run.
3 The suites provide different levels of integration with business productivity servers.
4 Archive email from Outlook—no .pst files needed—and set retention policies that automatically archive or delete email. IT admins can centrally manage the In-Place Archive.
5 Requires additional online service(s).
6 Permits local installation via click-to-run of the licensed Microsoft 365 apps included with the service. Does not include rights to install Office 2016 on-premises versions. Office supports PCs and Windows tablets running Windows 7 or higher, and Macs running MAC OS X 10.6 or higher. Office for iPad can be installed on iPads running version 7 or higher.
7 This premium feature is included in Microsoft 365 Business Premium, but not in other Microsoft 365 Apps for business offerings.
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Business Premium
- Email with 50 GB mailbox
- 1 TB file storage/sharing
- HD video conferencing
- Fully installed Office 2016
- Microsoft Planner
As low as
$12.50per user/month
Based on annual payment
Save 14% over month-to-month
Renews at $14.53 per user/month
Get more out of Office 365 Business Premium which is now known as Microsoft 365 Business Standard with our 24 x 7 x 365 free end-user support and migration. As a Cloud Solution Provider, we augment Microsoft’s resources with our own team of Office 365 experts to assist you with all the configurations, setups, and services for a productive experience.
Now you can have Office 365 Business Premium (now called as Microsoft 365 Business Standard) with the updated Microsoft Office suite of yesteryear combined with the cloud-centric applications of today. Let these applications work for you across a range of devices that include PC, Mac, Tablets and smartphones that run on different operating systems like Apple, Android and Windows. Access and use on all your familiar Office applications, no matter where you are. Collaborate with team members through powerful email, online file sharing, team sites, instant messages, HD video conferencing, and more.
This is most expensive Office 365 business plan. The lowest enterprise plan, Office 365 E1, is cheaper than the Business Premium plan. The right choice should be made by taking into account the features offered and business requirements.
When is the Office 365 Business Premium plan preferred? If the business requires latest versions of Office 365 apps, specifically desktop versions, this Business Premium plan is suitable.
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Features Of O365 Business Premium
Office Suite with New Office 2016 Apps
Always work with the most updated versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote and Publisher. The new Office Apps in Business Premium for PC and Mac allow you to use a regular keyboard, stylus pen or touchscreen.
Get Business-class Email
Enjoy 50 GB mailbox and attachments up to 150 MB via Outlook on desktop or Outlook Web App through a browser. Communicate and stay in sync across mobile devices with Outlook app for iOS and Android or Outlook on the web.
Online Conferencing
When you cannot be available in person, use the multi-party HD video meetings so that you do not miss a single meeting. The features include single-click screen sharing and note taking in real-time, with as many as 250 participants.
Advanced Search and Discovery
You can use your personalized insights to search and find content across Office 365. It is powered by insights based on user’s behavior and co-relation to content, topics and contacts across applications.
Create Team Sites
With 1 TB of baseline storage, a team site is ideal for members to store, access and share documents. Besides, every user is eligible for a further 500 MB of storage. Automatic policies and rights protection ensure safety of assets.
Create Marketing Collaterals
Content from PDF files can be directly incorporated in to Word documents to add rich data. Now you can get creative in customizing your marketing collaterals and brand communication documents for promoting your business.
Office 365 on PCs, Tablets, and Phones
Get full, installed Office applications on your PCs, Laptops, Macs, Windows tablets, iPad and Android tablets, and Smartphones. Each user gets 5 installs per device type - PCs/Macs, tablets, and phones – a total of 15 installs.
Share Your Calendar
Make scheduling quicker and easier by sharing your calendar and your free/busy slots. Use the calendar to share the contact information with all team members. Keep your emails, calendars, and contacts synced in real time.
Instant Messaging and Skype
Use the instant messaging when you need to get or send information quickly. Or have a detailed one-on-one meeting with audio only or video calls. Skype also allows you to share the screens for viewing presentations, reports etc.
Enjoy Office Online
Office online allows you to work on files in real time with users from other locations. You can collaborate online by creating, editing, and sharing Word, Excel, and PowerPoint with others. You would only need a browser.
1 TB Online File Storing and Sharing
Office 365 Business Premium features OneDrive for Business that gives 1 TB of cloud storage per user. Files stored on OneDrive can be easily accessed from any location and also synced with desktops and laptops for offline use.
Enhanced Excel Usability
Office 365 Business Premium has made formatting of information in Excel a lot easier. New tools in it can now recognize and remember the data you input as your regular pattern. This helps in fast auto completion of the cells.
Why Apps4Rent for Office 365 Business Premium?
Risk-Free Migration
We provide you free migration to Office 365 with the assurance of zero downtime and no data loss, using sophisticated tools, which make sure that all data and attributes are transferred seamlessly.
Free End-User Support
We extend free end-user support, 24/7 by phone, chat, and email; calls and chats are picked up within 60 seconds; emails are responded within 15 minutes; and issues are resolved on the same day.
Customized Hybrids
We are experts in integrating Office 365 with existing on-premise or dedicated server solutions to create customized hybrid solutions that will perfectly suit customer’s specific business needs.
Extensive Experience
We have migrated and supported over 200,000 users in the Cloud from 50+ countries since 2003, for SharePoint, Exchange, Project Server, Dynamics CRM, virtual servers, and virtual desktops.
Microsoft Partnership
Besides being a leading Tier-1 Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider for Office 365, Apps4Rent also happens to be a top Microsoft Gold Partner for Collaboration and Content, as well as for Hosting.
Benefits of O365 Business Premium
- Up to 300 Users
- Online versions of Office
- File storage and sharing
- Business class email, calendar, and contacts
- Unlimited online meetings
- Intranet site for your teams
- Corporate social network
- Full, installed Office applications
- Office on tablets and phones
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- Free 24 x 7 x 365 end-user support on phone, chat and email
- Free migration with zero downtime and no data loss
- Tier 1 Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider by invitation
- Microsoft Office 365 Partner
- Microsoft Gold Partner for Hosting
- Microsoft Gold Partner for Collaboration and Content
- Microsoft Certified Professionals
- Microsoft Certified Solutions Experts
- Over a decade of experience
- 2,00,000+ clients from more than 50 countries
- Comes with guaranteed 99.9% uptime, financially backed SLA
- 5-layer security and proactive monitoring
- Extensive protection and safeguard; your data always remains yours
- No IT expertise required to deploy the product and manage users
- Free version upgrades and updates included in subscription
FAQs on O365 Business Premium:
How exactly will Apps4Rent help me with Microsoft 365 Business Standard (formerly called as Office 365 Business Premium)?
Apps4Rent offers you free migration and full end-user support via phone, chat and e-mail on a 24/7 basis. Our Microsoft Certified Engineers will assist in myriad support issues including configuring mail clients, installing Office on devices, HD video conferencing application, and handling DNS records for various Office 365 services.
How many users does Office 365 Business Premium support?
Microsoft Office Business Premium
Office 365 Business Premium supports a maximum of 300 users. For business that need more than 300 users, we have other Office 365 plan options.
What happened to the Office 365 Small Business Premium / Office 365 Midsize Business plans?
The Office 365 Small Business Premium and Office 365 Midsize Business plans have been replaced by one new plan, called “Office 365 Business Premium.” Office 365 Business Premium combines the best features and services into one plan, with a maximum of 300 users.
Can I move from Business Premium Plan to other Office 365 Plans?
Microsoft 365 Office Business Premium
Yes. You can upgrade and switch to a different plan and transition your account to it. As an example, you can upgrade from an Office 365 Business Premium to an Office 365 Enterprise plan. For less than 300 users, you can upgrade directly through the Switch plans wizard in your Admin center. For more than 300 users, and certain other conditions, the upgrades will have to be done manually. After the upgrade, your domain name will also be transferred to your new account.
Is it possible to do a mix-and-match of Office 365 Plans?
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Yes. You can do a mix-and-match within certain license limitations of the respective plans. To cite a specific case, the Office 365 Business Premium plan has a limit of 300 users, while the Enterprise plans support unlimited number of users. So as a tenant, you can purchase 300 users of any/all of Business plans and combine with another 300+ number of users of any/all Enterprise plan.
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