Outlook and Exchange
Business email, calendars, contacts, mail policies and enterprise-grade Exchange Online capabilities on supported plans.
The Original Office
Microsoft 365 Email & Office.
Microsoft 365 is Microsoft’s business productivity platform and the closest direct competitor to Google Workspace. It brings together Outlook, Exchange Online, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneDrive, SharePoint, Teams, security tools and Copilot AI options depending on the plan.
Outlook, Office, Teams and OneDrive in one workplace.
Built for organizations that live in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Windows, SharePoint and enterprise Microsoft tools.
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Microsoft 365 in action
Outlook email, Office apps, Teams collaboration, OneDrive storage and SharePoint workflows in one business platform.
What Microsoft 365 includes
Familiar Microsoft tools, delivered as a modern cloud workspace.
Microsoft 365 is strongest for businesses that depend on Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint, Windows integration and Microsoft security/admin tooling.
Office apps
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and other Microsoft apps across web, mobile and desktop depending on the edition.
Teams and meetings
Chat, meetings, collaboration and Teams experiences where included or licensed for your region and plan.
OneDrive and SharePoint
Cloud file storage, team sites, document libraries and Microsoft-centered file collaboration.
Copilot options
AI-powered chat and Microsoft 365 Copilot options for teams that want AI assistance across Office apps.
Security and admin
Identity, device management, compliance, threat protection and admin tools become deeper on Premium and Enterprise plans.
Plans at a glance
Choose Microsoft 365 by workflow, not just price.
Microsoft 365 is a product family. The right plan depends on whether you need desktop apps, business email, Teams, device management, advanced security, enterprise compliance or Copilot options.
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Microsoft 365 Business Basic
Web and mobile Office apps, business email, cloud storage, Teams options, and core collaboration for smaller teams.
Microsoft 365 Apps for business
Desktop Office apps and OneDrive for teams that need Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and file storage but not full business email services.
Microsoft 365 Business Standard
Desktop, web and mobile Office apps plus business email, cloud storage, meetings and collaboration for growing businesses.
Microsoft 365 Business Premium
Business Standard features plus advanced security, device management and identity protection for teams needing stronger control.
Microsoft 365 Enterprise E3
Enterprise-grade productivity, identity, security, compliance and management for larger organizations.
Microsoft 365 Enterprise E5
Advanced enterprise suite with deeper security, compliance, analytics, voice and extended protection capabilities.
Microsoft 365 vs Google Workspace vs Space Email
Three strong workspace paths, built around different business priorities.
Microsoft 365, Google Workspace and Space Email all solve business communication and collaboration needs differently. Compare them by workflow, privacy, big-tech dependence, affordability, AI posture, migration needs and support.
Choose Microsoft 365 when…
Your team lives in Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Windows, Teams, SharePoint and Microsoft security tools.
Choose Google Workspace when…
You prefer Gmail, Drive, Docs, Meet, browser-first collaboration, Gemini AI and simpler real-time teamwork.
Choose Space Email when…
You want private, human-centric email and workspace tools with independence from big tech, optional BYO AI, COMS website benefits, and a more affordable path for everyday business work.
Setup confidence
Microsoft 365 is powerful — and the right setup makes it feel simple.
Domain records, Exchange mailboxes, aliases, Teams licensing, OneDrive, SharePoint permissions and migration planning can make or break the launch. Workspace Business Solutions helps teams choose and configure Microsoft 365 with less guesswork.
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“The plan guidance helped us understand whether Microsoft 365, Google Workspace or Space Email made the most sense before committing.”Business owner
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“Having real people help with domain, email and workspace setup saved time and gave our team confidence.”Operations lead
Microsoft 365 FAQ
Common questions before choosing Microsoft 365.
Useful answers for businesses comparing Microsoft 365 with Google Workspace, Space Email, Zoho Workplace and other workspace solutions.
Microsoft 365 is Microsoft’s cloud productivity and collaboration platform. It includes familiar apps such as Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneDrive, SharePoint, Teams, Planner, Exchange Online and security/admin tools depending on the plan.
Yes. Microsoft 365 is the main Microsoft product family that competes with Google Workspace. Google Workspace is centered on Gmail, Drive, Docs, Meet and Gemini, while Microsoft 365 is centered on Outlook, Office apps, OneDrive, SharePoint, Teams and Copilot.
Office 365 is an older product family focused on Office apps and cloud productivity services. Microsoft 365 is the broader modern family that can include Office apps, cloud services, Windows, security, device management, identity and AI features depending on the plan.
Microsoft 365 Business Basic is usually the closest entry-level comparison because it includes business email, web and mobile Office apps, cloud storage and online collaboration tools.
Microsoft 365 Business Standard is often the closest comparison because it adds desktop Office apps alongside business email, cloud storage and collaboration tools.
Microsoft 365 Business Premium is often the closest small-business comparison when security, device management and stronger admin controls matter.
Microsoft 365 E3 and E5 are the main enterprise-level comparisons. E3 is commonly used for enterprise productivity and management, while E5 adds more advanced security, compliance and analytics capabilities.
Most Microsoft 365 business and enterprise plans include business email through Exchange Online, but Microsoft 365 Apps for business is focused on Office apps and OneDrive rather than full business email services.
Business Standard, Business Premium, Microsoft 365 Apps for business and many enterprise plans include desktop apps. Business Basic focuses on web and mobile apps rather than full desktop app installs.
Microsoft 365 Teams availability depends on region, plan and Microsoft’s current packaging. Some plans are sold with and without Teams. Buyers should confirm the exact Teams inclusion for their region and subscription route.
Microsoft 365 includes AI-powered experiences such as Copilot Chat in some business contexts, and Microsoft offers Microsoft 365 Copilot as a paid AI assistant/add-on for many business and enterprise scenarios. Availability and pricing depend on plan, region and licensing.
Neither is universally better. Microsoft 365 is often stronger for teams built around Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Windows, SharePoint and enterprise Microsoft security. Google Workspace is often stronger for browser-first collaboration, Gmail, Drive, Meet and simple real-time teamwork.
Yes. Microsoft 365 Business Basic, Standard and Premium are designed for small and medium-sized businesses. The right plan depends on whether the team needs desktop Office apps, business email, Teams, security and device management.
Yes. Email, calendars, contacts and files can usually be migrated from Google Workspace to Microsoft 365. Migration should be planned carefully to avoid email downtime and permission issues.
Yes. Businesses can move from Microsoft 365 to Google Workspace, Space Email or another platform. Workspace Business Solutions Hub can help compare options and plan the migration.
Yes. Microsoft 365 business email uses your business domain, such as name@company.com. You can register a new domain, transfer a domain to Rocket Domains, or connect an existing domain.
Yes. Workspace Business Solutions Hub helps businesses compare Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Space Email, Zoho Workplace, Rocket Workspace and other workplace tools based on email, storage, security, cost, privacy, migration and support needs.
Good alternatives include Google Workspace, Space Email, Zoho Workplace, Rocket Workspace and other email/workspace platforms. The best option depends on how the team works and what level of privacy, AI, storage, security and admin control it needs.
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