Microsoft 365 Business Basic vs Standard
4 of 55 features differ. Differences are shown first, grouped by product area.
- Microsoft 365 Business Basic
- Microsoft 365 Business Standard
Prices are US list prices per user/month with an annual commitment, verified November 1, 2026. Sources: Microsoft 365 Business Basic (opens in a new tab), Microsoft 365 Business Standard (opens in a new tab).
Key differences
- 4 of 55 features differ, most in Apps & productivity (3) and Suite editions (1).
- Microsoft 365 Business Standard costs $7.00 more per user/month than Microsoft 365 Business Basic: $14.00 per user/month against $7.00 per user/month.
- Microsoft 365 Business Standard includes 3 features Microsoft 365 Business Basic does not, such as Clipchamp and Loop workspaces.
- Every feature Microsoft 365 Business Basic includes is also included in Microsoft 365 Business Standard.
- 1 feature is in both at a different level, such as Office apps and services edition: Business Basic in Microsoft 365 Business Basic, Business Standard in Microsoft 365 Business Standard.
- Microsoft 365 Business Basic is sold for up to 300 users.
- Microsoft 365 Business Standard is sold for up to 300 users.
- 3 included only in Microsoft 365 Business Standard
- Included
- Included at that level
- Add-on
- Partial or announced
- Unclear in the sources; verify before buying
- Not included
| Feature | Microsoft 365 Business Basic, $7.00 per user/month | Microsoft 365 Business Standard, $14.00 per user/month |
|---|---|---|
| Suite editions, 1 difference | ||
| Office apps and services edition | Business Basic | Business Standard |
| Apps & productivity, 3 differences | ||
| Microsoft 365 Apps | Not included | Business, no shared computer activation |
| Clipchamp | Not included | Included |
| Loop workspaces | Not included | Included |