Let's cut through the noise – Microsoft 365 is a beast for productivity, but picking between Basic and Standard can feel like choosing between a reliable sedan and a tricked-out SUV. Both get you where you need to go, but one might be overkill (or underpowered) for your setup. We've set up tons of Aussie teams on these over the years, and it usually boils down to: Do you need full desktop apps, or is web/mobile enough?

Basic starts super affordable for light users, while Standard ramps up for power users with desktop Office and extra storage. With our promo 1MTHFREE, you save on the first year, and we throw in free migration to make switching painless. Nonprofits? Hit us up – you could slash 50% off.

Quick Breakdown: Basic vs Standard (What You Get and Why It Matters)

• Basic: The Essentials for Everyday Wins – Think web and mobile versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, plus Teams for chats and SharePoint for basic sharing. 50GB email storage per user keeps your inbox tidy, and it's perfect if you're mostly emailing, meeting virtually, or editing on the go. Solves the "I just need reliable tools without the bloat" problem for small teams or freelancers.
• Standard: The Full-Throttle Upgrade – Everything in Basic, but with desktop Office apps for heavy lifting (like complex Excel macros or offline work), 1TB OneDrive per user for massive file storage, and advanced security like better threat protection. Ideal if your crew lives in spreadsheets, designs presentations, or needs robust collab – cuts down on "where's that file?" chaos.

The big question: Do you really need desktop apps? If your team crunches numbers in Excel all day or works offline often, Standard's worth the bump. But if it's mostly browser-based and mobile, Basic saves you cash without skimping on core features like Exchange email, calendars, and anti-spam.

Real example: A Brisbane startup went Basic for their remote crew – saved heaps on unnecessary desktop licenses while loving Teams integration. Meanwhile, a Melbourne accounting firm upgraded to Standard for those beefy Excel tools, boosting efficiency big time.

Perks That Come with Every Plan (Because We Got You)

No matter which you pick, you're getting:

• Business-class email (@yourdomain) with 50GB mailboxes, calendars, and contacts.
• Top-notch security: Anti-spam/malware, Exchange Online Protection, and our Cloudflare CDN for DDoS defense.
• Collab tools: Teams meetings (up to 250 people), SharePoint sites, and real-time doc editing.
• Freebies from us: Migration (we move your stuff, zero downtime), 24/7 WhatsApp/Telegram support (real humans, Aussie hours), 99% uptime guarantee, and daily backups.
• Risk-Free Test: 14-day money-back – try it, love it, or bail.

Pro tip: Nonprofits get 50% off – just chat us to qualify.

Basic or Standard? When to Choose Each

• Go Basic if: You're a small biz, freelancer, or team that sticks to web/mobile apps. Saves money on features you won't use.
• Pick Standard if: Desktop power, extra storage, or advanced security are must-haves. Pays off in productivity for bigger or more complex ops.

Either way, scale as you grow – add users anytime.

Stop Guessing – Grab the Right Plan Today

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The interVations team (27 years strong)

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