Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Picking the right email setup for your business is like choosing between a trusty ute and a full-on 4WD – both get you there, but one might have extras you don't need (or can't live without). If you're running a small team in Sydney or a growing outfit in Brisbane, Hosted Exchange and Microsoft 365 are two solid options from Microsoft, but they're not the same beast. We've been setting these up for Aussie businesses for 27 years, and honestly? It boils down to whether you want just killer email or the whole productivity shebang.
Hosted Exchange is all about pro-level email, calendars, and contacts without the fluff. Microsoft 365 throws in the full Office suite, Teams for chats, and OneDrive for files – perfect if your team's spread out or collaborating non-stop. Prices start at $20/mo for Exchange (1 mailbox) or $13/mo per user for M365 Basic. With our 1MTHFREE promo, you save a chunk upfront, and we handle free migrations so switching is zero drama.
One client, a Melbourne law firm, stuck with Exchange for compliance-heavy emails without needing Office apps. Another, a Perth marketing agency, went M365 for Teams integration – cut their email chains in half.
If email's your main game, Exchange is a no-brainer. It's built for businesses that need reliable, enterprise-grade messaging without paying for bells they won't whistle.
Real talk: A Brisbane tradie switched from free email after losing quotes in spam. Exchange's Xeams filtering cleaned it up, and mobile sync kept him replying on-site. Saved hours weekly.
If your business is all about collaboration, M365 turns email into a powerhouse hub. It's Exchange email plus productivity tools – ideal for remote or creative teams.
A Sydney startup we helped ditched separate tools – M365's integration streamlined everything, boosting output by 30%. If you're tired of juggling apps, this solves it.
All in AUD inc GST, annual pre-pay, 1-year min. Use 1MTHFREE for one month free!
| Plan | Mailboxes | Monthly (After Promo) | Annual | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solo | 1 | $20.63 | $247.50 | $20.63 |
| Budget | 5 | $103.13 | $1,237.50 | $103.13 |
| Bronze | 10 | $206.25 | $2,475 | $206.25 |
| Silver | 20 | $309.38 | $3,712.50 | $309.38 |
| Gold | 50 | $825.00 | $9,900 | $825.00 |
| Platinum | 100 | $1,856.25 | $22,275 | $1,856.25 |
| Plan | Users | Monthly (After Promo) | Annual | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solo | 1 | $13.00 | $156 | $13.00 |
| Budget | 5 | $65.08 | $781 | $65.08 |
| Bronze | 10 | $130.08 | $1,561 | $130.08 |
| Silver | 20 | $195.08 | $2,341 | $195.08 |
| Gold | 50 | $520.08 | $6,241 | $520.08 |
| Platinum | 100 | $1,170.25 | $14,043 | $1,170.25 |
| Plan | Users | Monthly (After Promo) | Annual | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solo | 1 | $32.58 | $391 | $32.58 |
| Budget | 5 | $162.58 | $1,951 | $162.58 |
| Bronze | 10 | $325.08 | $3,901 | $325.08 |
| Silver | 20 | $650.17 | $7,802 | $650.17 |
| Gold | 50 | $1,625.25 | $19,503 | $1,625.25 |
| Platinum | 100 | $3,250.50 | $39,006 | $3,250.50 |
Go Exchange if email's 80% of your workflow and you want simple, unlimited everything. Choose M365 if collab tools will supercharge your team – especially Standard for full Office power.
Drop us a line on WhatsApp – we'll chat through your setup and migrate free. No pressure, just straight advice.
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The interVations team (27 years and counting)
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