Microsoft 365 Business Basic
The Microsoft 365 Business Basic plan costs $7.00 per user / month, paid yearly.
What the plan includes
Suite plan that includes Teams, plus web and mobile Office apps, custom business email and 1 TB of cloud storage per user. Up to 300 users.
As stated on microsoft.comThe plans either side of it
- Microsoft Teams Essentials$4.00 per user / month, paid yearlyone below
Teams on its own for up to 300 users: meetings of up to 300 people and 30 hours, recordings with transcripts, and 10 GB of storage per user.
- Microsoft Teams Enterprise$8.55 per user / month, paid yearlyone above
Teams on its own for organizations of more than 300 people, with recordings, transcripts and 10 GB of cloud storage per user.
What else costs about this much
| Tool | Starts at | Free plan |
|---|---|---|
| Chatwork | $7 a month | Yes |
| Google Chat | $7 a month | Yes |
| Google Meet | $7 a month | Yes |
| Slack | $7.25 a month | Yes |
| Glue | $6 a month | Yes |
| Lark | $6 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 Business Basic questions
How much is the Microsoft 365 Business Basic plan?
The Microsoft 365 Business Basic plan costs $7.00 per user / month, paid yearly. Suite plan that includes Teams, plus web and mobile Office apps, custom business email and 1 TB of cloud storage per user. Up to 300 users.
What is the difference between Microsoft Teams Microsoft Teams Essentials and Microsoft 365 Business Basic?
Microsoft Teams Essentials costs $4.00 per user / month, paid yearly and gives you teams on its own for up to 300 users: meetings of up to 300 people and 30 hours, recordings with transcripts, and 10 GB of storage per user. Microsoft 365 Business Basic costs $7.00 per user / month, paid yearly and gives you suite plan that includes Teams, plus web and mobile Office apps, custom business email and 1 TB of cloud storage per user. Up to 300 users.
Is it worth moving from Microsoft 365 Business Basic to Microsoft Teams Enterprise?
That depends on what you need. Microsoft Teams Enterprise costs $8.55 per user / month, paid yearly and adds teams on its own for organizations of more than 300 people, with recordings, transcripts and 10 GB of cloud storage per user. The listing is what each plan states; neither plan is graded on its own.
Does Microsoft Teams have a free plan or a trial?
Yes. Microsoft Teams (free) is for one person: unlimited chat, group calls of up to 60 minutes and 100 participants, and 5 GB of cloud storage. There is also a one-month free trial of the paid plans; a credit card is required and it converts to a paid subscription.
When was this checked?
Oct 5, 2026, against https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-teams/compare-microsoft-teams-business-options. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.