Which Microsoft 365 license is right for your business?
Business Standard gives your team the tools to work. Business Premium adds the tools to manage and protect that work.
Exchange OnlyEmailEmail | Business BasicBasicCloud Productivity | Business StandardStd.Full Productivity | SOLZORRO RECOMMENDEDRECOMMENDED Business PremiumPremiumSecure Business | Microsoft 365 E3E3Enterprise | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business email | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Teams / OneDrive / SharePoint | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Desktop Office appsWord, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint | – | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Where security and device management begin →Security begins here → | |||||
| Conditional AccessControl who signs in, from where and on what device | – | – | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| Device management with IntuneSecure and manage laptops and phones | – | – | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| Advanced email threat protectionPhishing links and malicious attachments | – | – | – | ✓ | Add-on |
| Endpoint detection & responseSpot and stop threats on each computer | – | – | – | ✓ | Add-on |
| Advanced data protectionSensitivity labels and data loss prevention | – | – | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| Best for | Basic cloudBasic cloud | ProductivityOffice | Secure businessSecure | EnterpriseLarge org | |
"Add-on" means Microsoft sells advanced email protection and full endpoint detection separately for E3. Business Premium includes both.
Business Premium
This is the plan we put our managed clients on whenever we can. Your team gets the exact same Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams they'd get with Standard. What changes is everything behind the scenes.
Premium gives us the tools to lock down sign-ins, manage every laptop and phone, catch phishing before it lands and spot trouble on a computer early. Without it, we'd be piecing those together from separate products.
Everything in Standard, plus
- 1Control over who gets inBlock sign-ins from unknown devices or places your team never works, even if a password gets stolen.
Entra ID P1 with Conditional Access - 2Managed laptops and phonesRequire encryption, push security settings, and wipe company data off a lost device or one belonging to someone who just quit.
Microsoft Intune - 3Better phishing protectionLinks and attachments get checked when someone opens them, not just when the email arrives.
Defender for Office 365 Plan 1 - 4Threat detection on every computerWatches for suspicious behavior so we can isolate a machine and respond quickly if something gets through.
Defender for Business - 5Protection for sensitive filesLabel confidential documents and stop them from being shared where they shouldn't go.
Sensitivity labels and data loss prevention
The other plans, and where they fall short
Each one is a fine fit for the right person. Here's when we'd use them, and when we'd push you to Premium.
Exchange Online
A business mailbox and that's it. Works for a shared inbox or someone who only ever touches email.
Business Basic
Email plus Teams, OneDrive and SharePoint. Office runs in the browser and on phones only. Good for field or seasonal staff.
Business Standard
Basic plus the desktop Office apps everyone knows. If all you're buying is Office, this does the job.
Microsoft 365 E3
Built for companies over 300 people or with heavy compliance needs. No user limit.
Microsoft list prices per user, per month, with an annual commitment, effective July 1, 2026. Ask about Solzorro partner pricing.
Whice Microsoft 365 Plan is Best for me?
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Why Microsoft?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Business plans are designed for small to mid-sized companies (up to 300 users) and include core tools like Outlook, Teams, and OneDrive. Enterprise plans offer everything in Business plus advanced security, compliance, and analytics features — ideal for larger organizations or those handling sensitive data.
Yes. Each employee who uses Microsoft apps (like Outlook, Word, Teams, or Excel) needs their own license. This ensures compliance and gives every user their own cloud storage, email account, and secure access to company data.
Absolutely. Many businesses blend plans — for example, Microsoft 365 Business Premium for leadership or remote teams, and Business Basic for field or seasonal workers. This flexibility helps control costs while giving each role the tools they actually need.
Microsoft offers both options. Monthly plans give you flexibility to add or remove users anytime, while annual billing locks in lower pricing. Most Utah companies choose annual plans for savings but use monthly add-ons during busy seasons or project surges.
You get more than just licenses — you get local support, setup assistance, and ongoing management from experts who understand your business. Partners like Solzorro can help you pick the right plan, handle migrations, and ensure everything stays secure and compliant.