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Microsoft 365 · Needs before licences

Which Microsoft 365 plan should you start with?

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Your answers stay in this browser. This guide covers common Microsoft 365 Business options and does not order licences, calculate prices or inspect your tenant.

Business Basic focuses on web/mobile applications and cloud services. Business Standard adds installed desktop Office applications. Business Premium adds integrated security and device management. Apps for business is an applications plan without an Exchange Online mailbox. Teams inclusion depends on the offer selected.

Checked October 2026. Official references: Microsoft business plan comparison and Copilot requirements. Explore our Microsoft 365 support.