What is the pricing for Microsoft 365 (formerly Office 365)? Subscription plans briefly

What is the Microsoft 365 pricing? Subscription models briefly

Microsoft 365 includes not only the popular Microsoft Office programs, but cloud-based services that also enable you to work efficiently. Different license models called “plans” are offered with different functionality for different target groups at corresponding prices.

All data in this article is up to date as of June 2023.

Pros of the Microsoft 365 subscription model

In addition to classic office software, Microsoft 365 also offers you services for centralized data storage and web-supported teamwork. Text documents, spreadsheets and presentations can be shared at the click of a mouse and worked on together as a team.

This is made possible by the integration of the Office suite into Microsoft’s cloud services OneDrive, Exchange Online or SharePoint.

Unlike Microsoft Office, Microsoft 365 is not purchased once, but is available exclusively as a subscription. In return, users with all plans always secure the latest version of the office software as well as 1 TB of cloud storage in Microsoft data centers. Comparisons of the various license models with prices for Microsoft 365 and performance features can be found in the tables below.

Overview of all Microsoft 365 plans and their costs

For private users

The Microsoft 365 Single and Microsoft 365 Family plans are intended for private use and offer subscription models for individuals and families. Users can choose between monthly installments and a discounted annual subscription. Business use is not provided. In addition to PC and Mac versions, there are also apps for tablets and smartphones.

 Microsoft 365 PersonalMicrosoft 365 Family
Subscription (yearly)$69.99 per month$99.99 per year
Subscription (monthly)$6.99 per month$9.99 per month
Maximum no. of users16
LicensingFor private use onlyFor private use only
Available Office applicationsPC: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Outlook, Publisher, AccessMac: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, OutlookPC: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Outlook, Publisher, AccessMac: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Outlook
No. of computers supported5 PCs or Macs5 PCs or Macs
OneDrive cloud storage1 TB1 TB per user
Automatic updates featuring new versions and featuresIncludedIncluded
Skype minutes60 minutes per month 60 minutes per month per user
Free technical support over the phone or onlineIncludedIncluded

For small and medium-sized businesses

The Microsoft 365 plans Business Basic, Apps for Business, Business Standard and Business Premium are aimed at small and medium-sized businesses. Subscription is limited to a maximum of 300 users.

 Microsoft 365 Business BasicMicrosoft 365 Apps for BusinessMicrosoft 365 Business StandardMicrosoft 365 Business Premium
Price per user per month in yearly subscription$6.00 per user per month$8.25 per user per month$12.50 per user per month$22.00 per user per month
Maximum no. of users300300300300
Office apps available for downloadOnly available for in-browser usePC: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneDrive, Publisher, AccessMac: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneDrivePC: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneDrive, Publisher, Access, Teams, SharePoint, ExchangeMac: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneDrive, Teams, SharePoint, ExchangePC: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneDrive, Publisher, Access, Teams, SharePoint, Exchange, IntuneMac: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneDrive, Teams, SharePoint, Exchange
Exchange OnlineYesNoYesYes
Company email50 GB mailbox for email, calendar and contactsEmail not included50 GB mailbox for email, calendar and contacts50 GB mailbox for email, online archiving with Exchange is possible
OneDrive for Business1 TB per user1 TB per user1 TB per user1 TB per user
Office OnlineIncludedIncludedIncludedIncluded
Microsoft TeamsIncludedNoIncludedIncluded
SharePoint/TeamwebsitesIncludedNoIncludedIncluded
SwayIncludedIncludedIncludedIncluded
PlannerIncludedIncludedIncludedIncluded
Free 24/7 support over the phone or onlineIncludedIncludedIncludedIncluded
Automatic updates included software and featuresIncludedIncludedIncludedIncluded
Guaranteed availability of 99.99%YesYesYesYes
PC and mobile device managementNoNoNoIncluded
Advanced Thread Protection including endpoint security and DefenderNoNoNoIncluded

For large companies

With its Apps for Enterprise, Enterprise F3, Enterprise E3 and Enterprise E5 plans, Microsoft is targeting large enterprises with more than 300 employees.

 Microsoft 365 Apps for EnterpriseMicrosoft 365 Enterprise F3Microsoft 365 Enterprise E3Microsoft 365 Enterprise E5
Price per user per month in yearly subscription$12.00 per user per month$8.00 per user per month$36.00 per user per month$57.00 per user per month
Maximum no. of usersUnlimitedUnlimitedUnlimitedUnlimited
Office apps available for downloadPC: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Publisher, AccessMac: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNoteOnly accessible via browserPC: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Publisher, AccessMac: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNotePC: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Publisher, AccessMac: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote
Exchange OnlineNo Yes (50 GB)Yes (100 GB)Yes (100 GB)
Company emailEmail not included50 GB mailbox for email, calendar and contactsUnlimited email storage for in-situ archive, extended email functions including archiving and Fulfilment of the legal obligation to keep recordsUnlimited email storage for in-situ archive, extended email functions including archiving and Fulfilment of the legal obligation to keep records
OneDrive for Business1 TB per user1 TB per user> 1 TB pro User> 1 TB pro User
Office interface fully available for up to 5 smartphones and tabletsIncludedNoIncludedIncluded
Office OnlineIncludedIncludedIncludedIncluded
Microsoft TeamsNoIncludedIncludedIncluded
SwayIncludedIncludedIncludedIncluded
PlannerNoIncludedIncludedIncluded
YammerNoIncludedIncludedIncluded
Live conferences with up to 10,000 participantsNoIncludedIncludedIncluded
Self-Service Business IntelligenceIncludedNoIncludedIncluded
Compliance SolutionsNoNoIncludedIncluded
Information protectionNoNoIncludedIncluded
Extended eDiscoveryNoNoIncludedIncluded
Power BI und Delve analysisNoNoNoIncluded
Microsoft DefenderNoNoNoIncluded
Active directory integrationYesYesYesYes
Free 24/7 support over the phone or onlineIncludedIncludedIncludedIncluded
Automatic updates included software and featuresIncludedIncludedIncludedIncluded
Guaranteed availability of 99.99%YesYesYesYes

For pupils, students and teachers

The Office 365 A1, Office 365 A3 and Office 365 A5 plans are aimed at school pupils, enrolled students at universities, technical colleges, universities of applied sciences and vocational colleges as well as teachers. A subscription to these particular Microsoft 365 solutions requires proof of eligibility.

 Office 365 A1Office 365 A3Office 365 A5
Price per user per month in yearly subscriptionFree Price available upon requestPrice available upon request
Office apps available for downloadOnly accessible via browserPC: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Publisher, OneNote, Publisher, AccessMac: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNotePC: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Publisher, OneNote, Publisher, AccessMac: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote
No. of computers supportedNo local installation5 PCs or Macs5 PCs or Macs
No. of tablets and smartphones supportedNo local installation5 each5 each
Office onlineIncludedIncludedIncluded
OneDrive Cloud storage1 TB per user1 TB per user1 TB per user
Company email50 GB mailbox for email, calendar and contacts50 GB mailbox for email, calendar and contacts50 GB mailbox for email, calendar and contacts
Online meetingsIncludedIncludedIncluded
Yammer IncludedIncludedIncluded
SwayIncludedIncludedIncluded
Taking examsIncludedIncludedIncluded
Power BI und Delve analysisNoNoIncluded
Automatic updates included software and featuresIncludedIncludedIncluded
Skype call minutes to landlines and mobiles60 minutes per monthNoNo
Free 24/7 support over the phone or onlineIncludedIncludedIncluded
Guaranteed availability of 99.99%NoYesYes

For nonprofit organizations (Business)

The Microsoft 365 Business Basic, Business Standard and Business Premium plans for non-profit organizations are aimed at small non-profit organizations with up to 300 employees. Organizations wishing to use one of the non-profit plans must demonstrate that they meet the eligibility requirements for non-profit organizations.

 Microsoft 365 Business BasicMicrosoft 365 Business StandardMicrosoft 365 Business Premium
Price per user per month in yearly subscriptionGrant (free)$3.00 per user per month$5.50 per user per month
Maximum no. of users300300300
Office apps available for downloadOnly accessible via browserPC: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Publisher, OneNoteMac: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNotePC: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Publisher, OneNoteMac: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote
No. of computers supportedNo local installation5 PCs or Macs5 PCs or Macs
No. of tablets and smartphones supported5 each5 each5 each
Company email50 GB mailbox for email, calendar and contacts50 GB mailbox for email, calendar and contacts50 GB mailbox for email, calendar and contacts
OneDrive for Business1 TB per user1 TB per user1 TB per user
Office OnlineIncludedIncludedIncluded
Active directory integrationYesYesYes
Free 24/7 support over the phone or onlineIncludedIncludedIncluded
Automatic updates included software and featuresIncludedIncludedIncluded
Guaranteed availability of 99.99%YesYesIncluded

For nonprofit organizations (Enterprise)

Microsoft 365 plans E3 and E5 also target large nonprofits with more than 300 employees.

 Microsoft 365 E3Microsoft 365 E5
Price per user per month$9 per user per month$22.80 per user per month
Maximum no. of usersUnlimitedUnlimited
Office apps available for downloadPC: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Publisher, OneNote, AccessMac: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNotePC: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Publisher, OneNote, AccessMac: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote
No. of computers supported5 PCs or Macs5 PCs or Macs
No. of tablets and smartphones supported5 each5 each
Company email100 GB mailbox for email, calendar and contacts100 GB mailbox for email, calendar and contacts
OneDrive for Business1 TB pro User1 TB pro User
Office onlineIncludedIncluded
Self-Service business intelligenceIncludedIncluded
Compliance solutionsIncludedIncluded
Information protectionIncludedIncluded
Extended eDiscoveryIncludedIncluded
Power BI und Delve analysisIncludedIncluded
Active directory integrationYesYes
Free 24/7 support over the phone or onlineIncludedIncluded
Automatic updates included software and featuresIncludedIncluded
Guaranteed availability of 99.99%YesYes
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