In the past, Microsoft Office was always sold as box software so when you bought your new computer you had the option of buying office whether it was office 2010, 2013, 2016, or 2019 you could pay 300,400 or 500 Dollar depending on the version you were getting and you would get the software on your machine and then you would have it in perpetuity. In other words, you would pay once upfront and then you would never pay again for the software and that's how Microsoft's old office for a very long time.

Now in the last several years, many companies have started switching over to a subscription model of selling software so if you look at Adobe applications like Photoshop you can't just buy Photoshop outright anymore you purchase a subscription and as part of that subscription you always get the latest and greatest version of Adobe Photoshop and any other programs that you decide to subscribe to from Adobe so with Microsoft they used to sell box software how has that changed and as full disclosure.

What is Microsoft Office 365?

office 365 is a suite or a collection of different apps so you get things like Microsoft Outlook you got One Drive, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, and so on so you get a lot of different apps that are part of office 365 because office 365 is a subscription you always get the most up-to-date version so as Microsoft makes updates to the software you get those latest updates and then it's also available in all your devices.

So whether you're on the web whether you're on your Windows PC or your Mac machine or whether you're on a phone that you have access to the office apps and one of the nice things is as you're working on so let's say you're working on a document let's say you're working on a spreadsheet that's automatically saved in the cloud so you could access that anywhere and it's backed up and secured also if you want to collaborate with others you can all collaborate off that version in the cloud.

Office 365 is now Microsoft 365. If you’re already an Office 365 subscriber, you don’t need to do anything to start enjoying Microsoft 365.

What is Microsoft 365 Business Premium?

Microsoft 365 is a suite of tools made to manage your productivity and security needs – under one license. It combines best in class tools like Office 365, Windows 10, and Enterprise Mobility plus Security to empower your team with the tools they need to work together, get more done, and keep your business safe.

With a subscription to Microsoft 365 Business, you can run your organization in the cloud and let Microsoft take care of the IT for you. It can manage devices, protect against real-world threats, and provide the latest in business software. With a monthly or yearly subscription, you get productivity apps, like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Business-class communication with Outlook, Teams, and Yammer.

Cloud storage with OneDrive and SharePoint. Plus business apps that help you reach and work with your customers. In addition to all this, you get an upgrade to Windows 10 Pro from Windows 7 Professional or later. You get the tools to update, manage, and protect your computers and devices, including the devices your employees bring to work.

You can install Office apps on these devices, safeguard business data, and remove data if a device is compromised. When used together, you can grow your business with the latest cloud software and world-class protection by Microsoft.

Office 365 pricing and plans are now Microsoft 365 pricing and plans. New name, same great value, same price.

• Office 365 Business Essentials is now Microsoft 365 Business Basic
• Office 365 Business Premium is now Microsoft 365 Business Standard
• Microsoft 365 Business is now Microsoft 365 Business Premium
• Office 365 Business is now Microsoft 365 Apps for business

With a subscription to Microsoft 365, you can get:

	Microsoft 365 Business Basic Best for businesses that need easy remote solutions, with Microsoft Teams, secure cloud storage, and Office Online (desktop versions not included).	Microsoft 365 Business Standard Best for businesses that need full remote work and collaboration tools including Microsoft Teams, secure cloud storage, business email, and premium Office applications across devices.	Microsoft 365 Business Premium Best for businesses that require secure, remote work solutions with everything included in Business Standard, plus advanced cyberthreat protection and device management.	Microsoft 365 Apps Best for businesses that need Office apps across devices and cloud file storage. Business email and Microsoft Teams not included.
All accounts start with 1 month Free Trial	AU$6.90 user/month	AU$17.20 user/month	AU$27.50 user/month	AU$12.00 user/month
Maximum users per plan	300	300	300	300
Office Applications	Premium Office apps included   Web and mobile versions of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint included.	Premium Office apps included Microsoft Publisher and Access  (PC only)	Premium Office apps included Microsoft Publisher and Access  (PC only)	Premium Office apps included Microsoft Publisher and Access  (PC only)
Collaboration Services	Secure cloud services included	Secure cloud services included	Secure cloud services included	Secure cloud services included
Teamwork and communication	Host online meetings and video calls for up to 300 people with Microsoft Teams Chat with your team from your desktop or on the go with Microsoft Teams Bring together all your team’s chats, meetings, files, and apps so you can easily connect and collaborate from one place with Microsoft Teams Create team sites to share information, content, and files throughout your intranet using SharePoint	Host online meetings and video calls for up to 300 people with Microsoft Teams Chat with your team from your desktop or on the go with Microsoft Teams Bring together all your team’s chats, meetings, files, and apps so you can easily connect and collaborate from one place with Microsoft Teams Create team sites to share information, content, and files throughout your intranet using SharePoint	Host online meetings and video calls for up to 300 people with Microsoft Teams Chat with your team from your desktop or on the go with Microsoft Teams Bring together all your team’s chats, meetings, files, and apps so you can easily connect and collaborate from one place with Microsoft Teams Create team sites to share information, content, and files throughout your intranet using SharePoint
Web and mobile versions of Office apps	Web versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote(Plus a web version of Outlook) Always up-to-date versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote for iOS and Android on up to 5 mobile devices and 5 tablets (Plus Outlook) Real-time co-authoring so multiple users can work on the same document, simultaneously	Web versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote(Plus a web version of Outlook) Always up-to-date versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote for iOS and Android on up to 5 mobile devices and 5 tablets (Plus Outlook) Real-time co-authoring so multiple users can work on the same document, simultaneously	Web versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote(Plus a web version of Outlook) Always up-to-date versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote for iOS and Android on up to 5 mobile devices and 5 tablets (Plus Outlook) Real-time co-authoring so multiple users can work on the same document, simultaneously	Web versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote Always up-to-date versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote for iOS and Android on up to 5 mobile devices and 5 tablets Real-time co-authoring so multiple users can work on the same document, simultaneously
Email and calendaring	Email hosting with 50 GB mailbox Use your own custom domain name (for example, yourname@yourcompany.com) Business-class email on mobile devices, tablets, desktops, and the web with Exchange Manage your calendar, share available meeting times, schedule meetings, and get reminders Schedule meetings and respond to invitations with ease using shared calendars Set up new user emails, restore deleted accounts, create custom scripts, and more from anywhere	Email hosting with 50 GB mailbox Use your own custom domain name (for example, yourname@yourcompany.com) Business-class email on mobile devices, tablets, desktops, and the web with Exchange Manage your calendar, share available meeting times, schedule meetings, and get reminders Schedule meetings and respond to invitations with ease using shared calendars Set up new user emails, restore deleted accounts, create custom scripts, and more from anywhere	Email hosting with 50 GB mailbox Use your own custom domain name (for example, yourname@yourcompany.com) Business-class email on mobile devices, tablets, desktops, and the web with Exchange Manage your calendar, share available meeting times, schedule meetings, and get reminders Schedule meetings and respond to invitations with ease using shared calendars Set up new user emails, restore deleted accounts, create custom scripts, and more from anywhere
File storage and sharing	1 TB of OneDrive storage for file storage and sharing Work on a file and save it directly to OneDrive or SharePoint; your changes are updated across your synced devices Share files with external contacts by providing access or guest links Securely share documents and send emails so only those with the right permissions can access the information Access and sync files on PC or Mac and mobile devices	1 TB of OneDrive storage for file storage and sharing Work on a file and save it directly to OneDrive or SharePoint; your changes are updated across your synced devices Share files with external contacts by providing access or guest links Securely share documents and send emails so only those with the right permissions can access the information Access and sync files on PC or Mac and mobile devices	1 TB of OneDrive storage for file storage and sharing Work on a file and save it directly to OneDrive or SharePoint; your changes are updated across your synced devices Share files with external contacts by providing access or guest links Securely share documents and send emails so only those with the right permissions can access the information Access and sync files on PC or Mac and mobile devices	1 TB of OneDrive storage for file storage and sharing Work on a file and save it directly to OneDrive or SharePoint; your changes are updated across your synced devices(OneDrive only) Share files with external contacts by providing access or guest links Securely share documents and send emails so only those with the right permissions can access the information Access and sync files on PC or Mac and mobile devices
Security and compliance	Protect your email against spam, malware, and known threats with Exchange Online Protection Meets key international, regional, and industry-specific standards and terms, with more than 1,000 security and privacy controls Control who and when someone has access to your business information with security groups and custom permissions Create password policies that require users to reset their passwords after a specified number of days.	Protect your email against spam, malware, and known threats with Exchange Online Protection Meets key international, regional, and industry-specific standards and terms, with more than 1,000 security and privacy controls Control who and when someone has access to your business information with security groups and custom permissions Create password policies that require users to reset their passwords after a specified number of days.	Protect your email against spam, malware, and known threats with Exchange Online Protection Meets key international, regional, and industry-specific standards and terms, with more than 1,000 security and privacy controls Control who and when someone has access to your business information with security groups and custom permissions Create password policies that require users to reset their passwords after a specified number of days.	Meets key international, regional, and industry-specific standards and terms, with more than 1,000 security and privacy controls Control who and when someone has access to your business information with security groups and custom permissions Create password policies that require users to reset their passwords after a specified number of days.
Support and deployment	Around the clock phone and online support 99.9 percent uptime guarantee Licensed for commercial use	Around the clock phone and online support 99.9 percent uptime guarantee Licensed for commercial use	Around the clock phone and online support 99.9 percent uptime guarantee Licensed for commercial use	Around the clock phone and online support 99.9 percent uptime guarantee Licensed for commercial use
Tools to build and manage your business	Plan schedules and daily tasks with Microsoft Teams Track information and work that matters most to your team with Microsoft Lists	Plan schedules and daily tasks with Microsoft Teams Track information and work that matters most to your team with Microsoft Lists Make it easier for your customers to schedule and manage appointments with Microsoft Bookings	Plan schedules and daily tasks with Microsoft Teams Track information and work that matters most to your team with Microsoft Lists Make it easier for your customers to schedule and manage appointments with Microsoft Bookings
Desktop versions of Office apps for PC and Mac		Fully installed and always up-to-date versions of Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote for Windows or Mac (plus Access and Publisher for PC only) Each user can install the Office apps on up to 5 PCs or Macs	Fully installed and always up-to-date versions of Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote for Windows or Mac (plus Access and Publisher for PC only) Each user can install the Office apps on up to 5 PCs or Macs	Fully installed and always up-to-date versions of Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote for Windows or Mac (plus Access and Publisher for PC only) Each user can install the Office apps on up to 5 PCs or Macs
Advanced threat protection			Help protect against sophisticated threats hidden in email attachments and links, and get cutting-edge defenses against zero-day threats, ransomware, and other advanced malware attempts with Microsoft Defender for Office 365 Remotely wipe company data from lost or stolen devices with selective wipe from Intune Restrict the copying or saving of company information to unauthorized apps and locations with app protection for Office mobile apps Control who has access to company information by applying restrictions like do not copy and do not forward with  Information Rights Management Apply policies that provide prebreach threat resistance in Windows 10 with Windows Defender Exploit Guard Enforce malware protection to help keep your Windows 10 devices safe from viruses, spyware, and other malicious software with Windows Defender Enable unlimited cloud archive and long-term preservation policies to ensure you never lose an email with Exchange Online Archiving
PC and mobile device management			Configure security features and settings on Windows 10 PCs and mobile devices running iOS or Android® with an easy-to-use setup wizard Use simplified controls to manage policies applied to Windows 10 PCs Automatically deploy the Office apps to Windows 10 PCs Configure your PCs to automatically install Office and Windows 10 updates Apply security policies to protect business data on all your devices, including iOS, Android®, and Windows PCs with mobile device management from Intune