Difference Between Microsoft Business Essentials and Premium

Last Updated : Aug 30, 2022 / By Sandeep Bhandari / Fact Checked / 3 mins

It allows users to access the necessary features without joining the online database.

It is adequate for advanced cloud computing services, thanks to four dedicated applications included for the same purpose.

Comparison Table Between Microsoft Business Essentials And Microsoft Business Premium

Parameters of Comparison	Microsoft Business Essentials	Microsoft Business Premium
Definition	Microsoft Business Essentials incorporates the online versions of the basic components including video conferencing and email facilities.	Microsoft Business Premium is the integrated version of Microsoft which includes the respective functions of Business and Essentials.
Mode of Work	Office online is used in Essentials.	Online work is easily accessed by Premium features.
Cloud Service	One Drive is available for all cloud computing features related to Microsoft Business Essentials.	The Premium version has added benefits of Teams, Exchange, and SharePoint.
Main Features	It is compatible with PC and Mac only.	It is compatible with Mac, PC, phones, and tablets.
Complementary Applications	Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook are the applications included in the Essentials package.	The Premium package also supports the web versions of compatible applications.

What is Microsoft Business Essentials?

Microsoft Business Essentials is the older version of Microsoft Business that suits people who have desktop jobs. Finance management is fuelled by this package for jobs like accountants and financial analysts.

It is quite easy to download several additional languages so that regional linguistic barriers do not hamper the work. Further, customizations help in installing other supportive software too.

Microsoft Business Essentials, as the name suggests, includes all the essential components of a Microsoft package and is budget-friendly too. The web support is also apt enough to solve some recurrent glitches.

What is Microsoft Business Premium?

Microsoft Business Premium is best suited for cloud computing and online jobs. Scheduling and planning are much easier than the older versions. One can even book and manage appointments using this package.

Microsoft Business Premium has the basic requirement of an email address. Monthly updates are available for the frequent addition of necessary features. The bug fixes are equally helpful for the efficient management of work.

The provision of SharePoint also sparked users' interest at a large scale since intranet facilities became accessible in no time. Premium has made no other change to the user count and it is still fixed at 300.

Main Differences Between Microsoft Business Essentials And Microsoft Business Premium

1. Microsoft Business Essentials works well on personal computers and macbooks. In addition, Premium allows users to access the functions on mobile phones and tablets too.
2. Microsoft Business Essentials has applications like MS Word, PowePoint, etc. On the other hand, Premium only supports the web versions of these applications (including cloud computing services).

Conclusion

As far as subscriptions are concerned, premium members always have that necessary edge over the basic ones. The shift from desk jobs to work from home has further increased the need for a Premium subscription.

A lot goes into the company for bringing in new updates after every few months. The users need to analyze every software before incorporating the same into the system. Overall, this venture has proved to be a boon for all workplaces.

References

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