Microsoft 365 for Business: Which Plan Should You Choose?
A straightforward comparison of Microsoft 365 plans for businesses. We help you choose based on your number of users and your email, Office and security requirements.
Microsoft 365 is one of the best ways to give your business professional email, Office and collaborative working. But with so many plans available, the question arises: which one is right for my company? Here is a clear explanation without jargon.
First: do you need desktop applications?
The main difference between plans is whether you need Office installed (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook on your computer) or whether the web versions are enough.
- If your team works heavily with complex documents, a plan with desktop apps is usually the better choice.
- If usage is light, a more affordable plan with Office on the web may be sufficient.
Email, storage and collaboration
Almost all plans include:
- Professional email with your domain and 50 GB mailboxes.
- OneDrive with 1 TB of storage per user.
- Teams for meetings and teamwork.
If email and collaboration are your priorities, there are plans designed exactly for that — so you do not pay for features you do not use.
Security: a factor you should not overlook
Some plans add advanced security features (threat protection, device management, and more). For many SMEs, basic security is enough at the start, but it is worth reviewing your needs depending on your sector.
Our recommendation
There is no universal “best plan” — only the best plan for your business. At Zurano y Blazquez we review your number of users and how you work, manage licences and handle configuration and migration. That way you only pay for what you actually need.
Find out more about our Microsoft 365 service or contact us for personalised advice.