Microsoft 365 Apps for business
The Microsoft 365 Apps for business plan costs $10.00 per user / month, paid yearly.
What the plan includes
Desktop versions of Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook for up to 300 employees, with 1 TB of cloud storage per user.
As stated on microsoft.comThe plans either side of it
- Microsoft 365 Personal$9.99 per month, or $99.99 per yearone below
1 person signed in on up to 5 devices, 1 TB of cloud storage, and the Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook desktop apps with Copilot.
- Microsoft 365 Family$12.99 per month, or $129.99 per yearone above
Everything in Personal for 1 to 6 people, with 1 TB of storage per person. AI features are for the subscription owner only.
What else costs about this much
| Tool | Starts at | Free plan |
|---|---|---|
| Baserow | $10 a month | Yes |
| Fusioo | $10.05 a month | Yes |
| Numbers | $10.75 a month | Yes |
| Microsoft Access | $8.33 a month | No |
| Grist | $8 a month | Yes |
| NocoDB | $12 a month | Yes |
Each tool’s own starting price, within a quarter of what this plan costs. A starting price is not the same plan, so read what each one includes before weighing them against each other.
Microsoft 365 Apps for business questions
How much is the Microsoft 365 Apps for business plan?
The Microsoft 365 Apps for business plan costs $10.00 per user / month, paid yearly. Desktop versions of Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook for up to 300 employees, with 1 TB of cloud storage per user.
What is the difference between Microsoft Excel Microsoft 365 Personal and Microsoft 365 Apps for business?
Microsoft 365 Personal costs $9.99 per month, or $99.99 per year and gives you 1 person signed in on up to 5 devices, 1 TB of cloud storage, and the Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook desktop apps with Copilot. Microsoft 365 Apps for business costs $10.00 per user / month, paid yearly and gives you desktop versions of Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook for up to 300 employees, with 1 TB of cloud storage per user.
Is it worth moving from Microsoft 365 Apps for business to Microsoft 365 Family?
That depends on what you need. Microsoft 365 Family costs $12.99 per month, or $129.99 per year and adds everything in Personal for 1 to 6 people, with 1 TB of storage per person. AI features are for the subscription owner only. The listing is what each plan states; neither plan is graded on its own.
Does Microsoft Excel have a free plan or a trial?
Yes. Excel for the web is free for 1 person, with sharing, real-time collaboration and 5 GB of cloud storage. Microsoft lists the free plan as working on web, iOS and Android. There is also a 1-month free trial of the Microsoft 365 home and business plans; business trials need a credit card.
When was this checked?
Oct 5, 2026, against https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/excel. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.