Choosing the right Microsoft 365 plan can make a meaningful difference in how your team works—and how well your Non-Profit stays protected. With more organizations moving toward hybrid work and cloud-based tools, it’s important to find a solution that balances productivity, flexibility, and security.
Two of the most popular options for small and medium-sized organizations are Microsoft 365 Business Standard and Business Premium. While these plans share many of the same core features, the differences between them can be significant, depending on your operational needs and security priorities.
Both plans include Microsoft’s essential productivity tools. You’ll get the latest versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, along with Microsoft Teams for communication, and OneDrive for cloud storage. Every user is equipped with professional email hosting and 1 TB of cloud storage—enough for most day-to-day file sharing and collaboration.
Where Business Premium truly sets itself apart is in its advanced security and IT management capabilities. In addition to everything included in Business Standard, Premium also provides:
- Microsoft Defender for Business, offering enterprise-grade threat protection against malware, ransomware, and phishing attempts
- Microsoft Intune, which allows you to manage, monitor, and secure employee devices remotely
- Conditional Access and Information Protection tools, which help control who has access to sensitive information and ensure data stays protected
These features make Business Premium especially valuable for businesses that operate with remote teams, handle sensitive or regulated data, or allow employees to use personal devices for work. If you're looking for greater control over your organization's security posture and want peace of mind knowing your data is protected, Business Premium is a smart, future-ready choice.
