Microsoft 365 offers several licensing options for single users depending on personal or business needs. Here’s a breakdown of the key plans available for individuals and businesses:
1. Microsoft 365 Personal (For Individual Users)
Best for: Individual users who need Office apps and cloud storage.
- Price: ~$69.99/year or $6.99/month
- Includes:
- Office apps: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote, Access (PC only)
- 1 TB OneDrive cloud storage
- Email with Outlook.com (50GB mailbox)
- Microsoft Defender for personal security
- Works on PC, Mac, tablets, and mobile devices
- Ad-free experience in Outlook and Microsoft Editor
Buy from: Microsoft Store
2. Microsoft 365 Business Basic (For Small Businesses)
Best for: Solo entrepreneurs, freelancers, or professionals who only need cloud-based Office apps.
- Price: ~$6/user/month
- Includes:
- Web & Mobile Office Apps Only (No desktop versions)
- 1 TB OneDrive storage
- Business-class Email (50GB mailbox, custom domain)
- Microsoft Teams for online meetings (300 participants)
- SharePoint & OneDrive for document sharing
- Basic Security Features
Buy from: Microsoft 365 Business Plans
3. Microsoft 365 Business Standard (Best for Most Single Business Users)
Best for: Small business owners, consultants, or power users who need desktop versions of Office apps.
- Price: ~$12.50/user/month
- Includes Everything in Business Basic +
- Full Desktop Office Apps (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote, Access, Publisher)
- Advanced Email & Calendar Features
- Microsoft Teams with Webinar Hosting
- Advanced Security & Collaboration Features
Buy from: Microsoft 365 Business Standard
4. Microsoft 365 Apps for Business (For Office Apps Only)
Best for: Users who only need Office apps and cloud storage (without email services).
- Price: ~$8.25/user/month
- Includes:
- Desktop & Mobile Office Apps (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote, Access, Publisher)
- 1 TB OneDrive storage
- No Email, Microsoft Teams, or Business Features
Buy from: Microsoft 365 Apps for Business
