Typical 50-user SMB
A 50-person consultancy uses Business Standard to run on Outlook, Excel and Teams without standing up additional infrastructure.
Microsoft 365 (Office 365) · Productivity and Collaboration
Microsoft 365 Business Standard
Desktop Office + Teams + Exchange + 1 TB OneDrive.
Quick answer
Microsoft 365 Business Standard is the most common pick for SMBs up to 300 users. On top of every Business Basic feature it adds the <strong>desktop Office apps</strong> (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Microsoft Bookings — at ~$12.5 per user/month.
M365 Business Standard is the default M365 plan for 5–300-user SMBs. As soon as employees need desktop Office apps, the upgrade from Basic to Standard is the natural step.
The plan grants each user installation rights on 5 devices (typically 1 PC + 1 Mac + 1 tablet + 1 phone + 1 spare). Economical for families and small teams.
Microsoft Bookings (appointments), Forms (surveys), Lists (lists/database), Planner (lightweight project management) and Loop (live collaborative documents) are all included.
Key features
What it offers
- Desktop and mobile Office apps
- 50 GB mailbox + custom domain
- 1 TB OneDrive + SharePoint
- Teams (meetings + Phone add-on optional)
- Webinar and customer-appointment tools
- Microsoft Loop, Lists, Planner
- Installation rights on 5 devices
- Outlook desktop included
Tech Summary
Important technical data
- Maximum users
- 300
- Office apps
- Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook (desktop + mobile + web)
- Per user
- 5 devices (1 PC + 1 Mac + ...)
- Exchange
- 50 GB
- OneDrive
- 1 TB
- Price
- ~$12.5 per user/month (CSP)
Use CasesProfessional services Architecture Accounting Marketing
When would you choose this product?
Design studio
An architecture firm extends Business Standard with Visio (add-on license) to keep every productivity workflow in the cloud.
Tax and audit practice
A CPA practice runs Excel + OneDrive + SharePoint to manage client documentation and GDPR-compliant sharing from a single pane.
Creative agency
An ad agency uses PowerPoint + Loop to co-author client presentations in real time across the studio and remote freelancers.
Who is it for?
5–300 user SMBs whose teams need desktop Office apps.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between Business Standard and Premium?
Business Premium = Standard + security (Intune device management, Defender for Business EDR, Entra ID P1, Information Protection P1). Standard ships productivity only.
How many devices can run Office?
5 devices per user: 1 PC + 1 Mac + 1 tablet + 1 phone + 1 spare. Simultaneous use across devices is not prohibited.
Does Outlook desktop run on Mac?
Yes — Outlook for Mac is included. The new Outlook (Outlook 2024+) is modern, fast and native on Apple silicon (M3/M4).
How much does Teams Phone cost?
About $8 per user/month (Teams Phone Standard). The PSTN calling plan (minutes) is billed separately by country. Direct Routing against a local SIP trunk is often more economical for EU/UK enterprises.
Are Visio or Project included?
No. Visio ($5–15/month) and Project ($10–55/month) are separate add-on licenses. Sora Yazılım sizes these against actual usage need.
What's the difference vs. Microsoft 365 Apps for Business?
Apps for Business = Office apps only (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), with no Exchange/Teams/OneDrive. Business Standard bundles both Apps for Business and Exchange/Teams/OneDrive.
Are webinars (live events) supported?
Yes — Teams Webinar supports events for up to 1,000 attendees with registration forms, polls and reporting built in.
How does OneDrive sync work?
The OneDrive client for Windows and Mac syncs automatically in the background; Files on Demand exposes cloud files without consuming local disk.
How do I attach my domain to M365?
From the Microsoft Admin Center's Add Domain wizard, a TXT record verifies ownership; then MX, SPF and DKIM records are updated in DNS. Sora Yazılım configures cutover targeting zero downtime.
Is backup necessary?
Yes — third-party backup (Acronis, Veeam, Barracuda) is recommended. Microsoft retains data but doesn't guarantee point-in-time recovery beyond the 30/93-day retention window in ransomware or accidental-deletion scenarios.
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